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Seth Sikkema is a Professor of Accounting in the College of Business at George Fox University, where he has taught since 2007. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he brings extensive experience from serving Fortune 500 clients in high technology, retail, service, and regulated utilities sectors prior to academia.
His educational background includes:
- DBA from Anderson University
- MBA from Boise State University
- BS in Accounting from George Fox University
- BA in Spanish from George Fox University
Professor Sikkema's research centers on professional skepticism, fraud and society, and moral character development within accounting. His work uniquely integrates Christian ethics with forensic accounting practice, exemplified by the Justice for Fraud Victims Project which earned police recognition. He emphasizes how cultural contexts shape accounting education and advocates for virtue-based business pedagogy that addresses societal needs.
His 14 publications from 2012-2015 reveal consistent themes: bridging accounting education with ethical frameworks, examining cultural influences on learning, and restoring holistic approaches to business education. Key trends include empirical studies on student skepticism, cross-cultural accounting pedagogy, and historical analyses of corporate fraud through encyclopedia contributions.
His notable recognitions include:
- Medal of Achievement by the Portland Police Bureau (2013) for the Justice for Fraud Victims Project
- Best Paper – Pedagogy award from Christian Business Faculty Association (2013)
Professor Sikkema actively mentors students through the Justice for Fraud Victims Project and annual income tax assistance program, connecting classroom learning with community service. His commitment extends to developing students' vocational identity through faith-integrated education.
He leads multiple initiatives including the Justice for Fraud Victims Project, VITA tax assistance program, and Juniors Abroad missions trips to Africa. His community engagement spans board service at AHEAD Ministries and elder duties at Grace Baptist Church, reflecting his integration of professional, academic, and spiritual vocations.
