Valerie M. Peterson - Providence College

Valerie M. Peterson
Providence College
Accountancy
(401) 865-1940
Email: vpeterso@providence.edu
Education
MST, Bryant University, 1987.
Major: Taxation
BS, Providence College, 1978.
Major: Accounting
Professional Positions
Academic
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Providence College. (2013 - present).
Special Lecturer, Providence College. (2011 - 2013).
Adjunct Faculty, Bryant University. (2009 - 2013).
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Providence College. (2004 - 2009).
Assistant Professor, Providence College. (1988 - 1990).
Assistant Professor, Salve Regina University. (1986 - 1988).
Professional
President, Peterson Financial Initiatives, Inc. (2010 - present).
Accounting and Consulting Services provided for corporate clients.
Principal, Brixton Company. (1992 - 2010).
Principal of firm providing audit, accounting, tax planning and preparation and real estate
advisory services for corporate and individual clients.
Audit Manager / Senior Associate, PriceWaterhouse. (1983 - 1986).
Managed audit engagements of manufacturing and retailing concerns.
Instructor in the PriceWaterhouse National Audit Training Program.
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Corporate Accounting Director, Warren Equities, Inc. (1981 - 1983).
Member of the management group of a major Northeast wholesale and retail distributor of
petroleum products. Responsibilities included coordination of accounting, auditing, and tax
functions for multi-state operations of parent company and its subsidiaries.
Senior Associate / Associate, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (1978 - 1981).
Engagements included manufacturing and service company clients.
Licensures and Certifications
Certified Public Accountant.
Professional Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Teaching Experience
TEACHING
Providence College
ACC 101, Introductory Accounting (Part I), 4 courses.
ACC 102, Introductory Accounting (Part II), 5 courses.
ACC 103, Financial Accounting, 7 courses.
ACC 203, Financial Accounting, 11 courses.
ACC 204, Managerial Accounting, 1 course.
ACC 310, Intermediate Accounting I, 3 courses.
ACC 311, Intermediate Accounting II, 2 courses.
MBA 548, Intro to Accounting Concepts, 1 course.
Bryant University
ACG 461 Financial Reporting III, 3 courses.
ACG 203 Financial Accounting, 6 courses.
ACG 204 Managerial Accounting, 2 courses.
Salve Regina University
ACC 101, Introductory Accounting, 4 courses.
ACC 201, Intermediate Accounting I, 2 courses.
ACC 311, Intermediate Accounting II, 2 courses.
ACC 331, Federal Income Taxes, 1 course.
ACC 401, Auditing, 1 course.
ACC 405, Accounting Theory and Practice, 1 course.
RESEARCH
Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research
"Davis Educational Foundation Technology Grant," Providence College, $2,404.00. (2005).
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SERVICE
Department Service
Faculty Advisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers “Challenge” Accounting Case Competition. (2013).
Faculty Advisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers “XACT” Accounting Case Competition. (2005–2009).
College Service
Faculty Advisor, Undeclared Advising Program (2013 - present).
Faculty Advisor, Investment Club. (2007 - 2009).
Faculty Mentor, WileyPlus Online Teaching and Learning Resources. (2004 - 2009).
Public Service
Board of Trustees, Barrington Public Library. (2001- 2012).
Barrington Public Library Corporation. (Treasurer 2001 -2011).
Friends of Barrington Public Library. (Treasurer 1997 - 2003, President 2004 - 2005).
Barrington Public Schools. (Fund Raising Committee Chair 1994 - 2006).
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