Dr. Raymond Elson, CPA/CITP, CGMA
President-elect
Dr. Raymond Elson is the Associate Dean and Professor of Accounting at Valdosta State University, and currently serves as the faculty advisor for Beta Alpha Psi Mu Zeta Chapter. Prior to academics, he worked in public accounting and internal auditing with such organizations as Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), American International Group and AXA-Equitable, all in New York.
Dr. Elson holds a Doctor of Business Administration degree and is a Certified Public Accountant. His research areas are non-profit accounting & reporting Issues and internal controls. Dr. Elson teaches Managerial Accounting, Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting, and Auditing. He has presented his research at various regional and national meetings and has been published in a number of academic and practitioner journals.
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Beta Alpha Psi plays a critical role in shaping the future of the accounting profession by fostering leadership, technical excellence, and a strong ethical foundation among students. At NJCPA, we proudly support Beta Alpha Psi’s mission because it aligns with our commitment to developing the next generation of CPAs and financial professionals. Engaging with these talented students is always inspiring, and we look forward to continuing our partnership to help them succeed.
Aiysha (AJ) Johnson
CEO and Executive Director
New Jersey Society of CPAs
