Meet Our Faculty
Nicole Shepard
Chief Financial Officer
Department of Fiscal Services
Assistant Professor of Business
Division of Business
Education
- PhD, Walden University
- MBA, University of Phoenix
- BBA, Georgia Southern University
Biography
A native of Dublin, GA, Nicole joined the BPC family in 2006. Since her arrival, she has taken on many roles, such as Internal Auditor, Senior Accountant, Assistant Professor of Business, and Chief Financial Officer. After being asked how God has impacted her career, she stated, ‘Since I have been with BPC, I have seen the Lord do so many miracles. I am grateful He has allowed me to witness first-hand the mighty things He has done!” Nicole’s talent for all things numbers and accounting is continually showcased and valued at BPC.
Interesting Facts About Me
- I am the only one in my house, who has not been bitten by a lion.
Research Interests
- Ethics and Fraud
Professional Organizations/Memberships
- National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Favorite Classes Taught at BPC
- ACCT 201 – Financial Accounting
- ACCT 306 – Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 404 – Business Income Tax
- BUS 451 – Managerial Finance
- BUS 453 – Business Strategy
Favorite Bible Verses
Dissertation: Ethical Decision Making in Private Colleges: The relationship to the Auditor’s Opinion