Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University where he has been recognized for the quality of both his research and teaching. He graduated in 2008 from the University of Arizona's Ph.D. program. Prior to his doctoral studies, Nate attended Brigham Young University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting. Nate’s research focuses on the auditor’s role in capital markets, the market for external audit services, audit pricing, and internal control over financial reporting. His research has been published in journals such as Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory; Accounting Horizons; Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance; Current Issues in Auditing; Issues in Accounting Education; and Managerial Auditing Journal. Outside of work, Nate enjoys fishing, camping, reading and spending time with his family. He is married to Kristie and they have five children.