Tommy Wooten
Professor of Accounting and Department Chair of Accounting
Jack C. Massey College of Business
Biography
Dr. Wooten received an undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Georgia and a Master of Professional Accountancy and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. He also enjoys a relationship with Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC in Brentwood where he assists the firm with its audit practice. His previous experience included work on the audit staff of the Atlanta office of Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) and in the accounting management of a regional Caterpillar Dealership. At Belmont, he teaches auditing and principles of accounting. He holds memberships in several academic and professional accounting societies. Personally, he is married, has five children, enjoys “building things” and is an active member of his church.
His research interest in teaching pedagogy has resulted in articles published in the College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, Tennessee CPA, Journal of College Teaching and Learning, and Advances in Accounting Education. Articles relating to auditing have been published in the CPA Journal and papers presented at regional and national professional conferences.
Dr. Wooten has served his profession as a past editor of the Nonprofit Management & Leadership journal and holds membership in the American Accounting Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Management Accountants, and other professional organizations.
Dr. Wooten has earned memberships in Beta Gamma Sigma (business), Sigma Beta Delta (business) and Beta Alpha Psi (accounting) honor societies.
- Ph.D. - Georgia State University, Accounting
- M.P.A. - Georgia State University, Master of Professional Accountancy
- B.B.A. - University of Georgia, Accounting
- Certified Management Accountant
- Certified Public Accountant
- Associate Professor of Accounting, Belmont University
- Instructor, Georgia State University
- Senior Corporate Accountant, Yancey Bros. Company
- Audit Senior, Coopers & Lybrand CPAs
- Senior Manager, Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC
- House, K., Seay, R., & Wooten, T. (2023) Accounting Controls: A bank reconciliation case for principles of accounting. Journal of Business Cases and Applications.
- Wooten, T., Young, M. (2019) Tax Accounting and Reporting for Special Events: Requirements and Suggestions. Nonprofit World.
- Wooten, T. (2016). Leveraging Online Testing to Enhance Student learning. Advances in Accounting Education.
Jack C. Massey College of Business
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
Discover how the Jack C. Massey College of Business fosters innovation and empowers the next generation of business leaders.