He earned a Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and Bachelor of Science and Master of Accountancy degrees from Brigham Young University. Previously, he worked for KPMG, LLP in Salt Lake City and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Utah. He conducts research relating to auditors’ incentives and their interactions with regulators and the financial markets. Nate teaches introductory audit classes to seniors and graduate students. He received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Doctoral Student in 2013 and the O’Brien Excellence in Teaching Award in 2016. Nate, his wife Courtney, and their three children enjoy spending time together, particularly in outdoor activities.