Erik Olson Showcases Expertise in Higher Education
Press Release January 22, 2025
Erik Olson serves as an assistant professor of accounting at the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
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NASHVILLE, TN, January 22, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Erik Olson has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Olson is an esteemed assistant professor of accounting at the Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. He has held this position since 2020, where he teaches introductory financial accounting classes to MBA students. He is deeply committed to enhancing the classroom experience, offering outside tutoring and one-on-one coaching sessions.

Outside the classroom, Dr. Olson is actively involved in campus recruiting and alumni events, while serving as the faculty representative for the dean scholars of MBA students. He frequently travels to present papers at conferences and other academic institutions. His research interests include corporate finance and accounting, where he excels in programming, accessing new data sets and collaborating with peers.Before joining Vanderbilt University, Dr. Olson was a doctoral candidate at the Yale School of Management from 2015 to 2020. During his time at Yale University, he defended his dissertation with a panel of invested mentors, marking a significant milestone in his academic journey. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked as a tax associate at KPMG from 2014 until 2015, focusing on international tax and transfer pricing, areas that piqued his interest in accounting research. He began his professional journey as a staff accountant at Turner Construction Company in 2011.

Laying a strong foundation for Dr. Olson's expertise in corporate finance research and accounting was his educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting in 2012 from the University of Florida, followed by a Master of Science in accounting in 2013 from the same institution. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in accounting from Yale University in 2020. In addition to his academic degrees, he holds a Certified Public Accountant designation from AICPA and CIMA, which he obtained in 2015.

Dr. Olson's professional affiliations include memberships in the American Accounting Association and AICPA and CIMA, reflecting his commitment to staying engaged with industry developments and standards. His dedication to his field has been recognized by PoetsandQuants Inc., which named him one of the Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors in 2024, a testament to his impact on students and academia. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in volunteer work within school communities and activities.

Dr. Olson attributes much of his success to what his mother describes as stubbornness but what he considers perseverance and an unwavering refusal to accept no for an answer. This tenacity has driven him throughout his career and continues to fuel his ambitions for future research and academic contributions. Looking ahead, he aims to publish extensively and conduct impactful research that addresses broader societal issues, particularly focusing on how firms make decisions regarding capital allocation.

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