Position: Senior Vice-President (SVP), Programs

Rita Grant, CPA

Professor of Accounting, Grand Valley State University

Affiliation: USASBE

Collegiate and Professional Education

MBA, Michigan State University, 1981.
Emphasis/major: Accounting

ABD, Michigan State University, 1976
Emphasis/major: Accounting

BA, Hope College, 1973.
Emphasis/major: Mathematics and Business

Professional Positions
Academic

Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation, Grand Valley State University. (1980 - Present).

Assistant Professor of Accounting, University of Georgia. (1977 - 1979).

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Taxation, Grand Valley State University. (1976 - 1977).

Administrative

Interim Director, School of Accounting. (August 20, 2012 - Present).

Assistant Director, School of Accounting. (May 1, 2011 - August 20, 2012).

Professional Memberships, Licensures, and Certifications

Member, Phi Kappa Phi.
Faculty Advisor, Beta Alpha Psi.
Member, International Council for Small Business.
Member, Untited States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Member, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Member, American Accounting Association
Certified Public Accountant. (1981 - Present).

General Service

Offices/Memberships
Senior Vice-President Programs, International Council for Small Business July 1 – present
Senior Vice-President Research, International Council for Small Business July1, 2011-June 30, 2012
Senior Vice President, Finance, International Council for Small Business, September 1, 2008-June 30, 2011

Other

SSB Entrepreneurship Committee. (2005 - Present).
SSB International Committee. (2000 - Present).