Mark Engstrom

Mark Engstrom serves as a Lecturer at Chapman University's George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics, teaching advanced accounting in the Master's of Accountancy program. He joined Chapman after retiring as a senior audit partner from Deloitte & Touche LLP on June 1, 2019, following a forty-year career where he held key leadership positions and served diverse clients across financial services, healthcare, technology, and retail sectors.

His educational foundation includes:

• Western Washington University: Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Business Administration, Magna cum laude (1979)

Mr. Engstrom's professional expertise spans accounting standards, audit methodology, and corporate governance frameworks, informed by extensive international experience including a three-year Seoul assignment and leadership of quality reviews across Asia and South America. His work emphasizes complex financial reporting challenges, IPO readiness, and cross-border regulatory compliance for global enterprises.

Professional recognition includes:

• Certified Public Accountant (California and Washington)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Member)
• Chairman, Orange County Council Boy Scouts Board
• Board Member, Families Forward

His industry engagement focuses on mentoring audit committees and advising early-stage companies through M&A transactions, leveraging deep technical knowledge from his role as Deloitte's National Professional Practice Director for complex SEC matters.