Suzanne Owens-Ott

Suzanne Owens-Ott is a Professor of Accounting and Interim Department Head of Business at Colorado Mesa University, located in the College of Business. She teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses including Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting, Ethics for Accounting Professionals, Data Analytics for Accounting, Audit I and II, and the core MBA accounting course.

Education:

• DBA, California Southern University
• MS, Emporia State University
• MBA, University of Missouri
• BS, Norfolk State University

Her research and teaching focus on accounting education, professional ethics, audit practices, and data analytics in accounting. As a former auditor at Deloitte and Sprint Corporation, she integrates real-world experience into her pedagogy, emphasizing practical skills and professional readiness. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), aligning her expertise with student career goals.

Her publications span interdisciplinary journals including The International Journal of Learning, Journal of Cannabis Research, International Research in Education, and the Proceedings of Mountain Plains Management Conference, reflecting a broad scholarly engagement that bridges business, education, and social impact.

Professional Service:

• Chair, Colorado Board of Accountancy (appointed by Governor Polis)
• Former CMU Faculty Trustee
• Former Member, COCPA Educational Foundation Board
• Former Member, Grand Junction Airport Audit and Finance Committee

Suzanne Owens-Ott is deeply committed to student success, particularly as a first-generation college graduate herself. She emphasizes continuous learning, scholarship, and professional engagement to enhance classroom instruction. While no formal grant activity or student advising list is mentioned, her leadership and service roles indicate a strong institutional and community presence.