Dr. Zoe Vonna Palmrose

Professor

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Biography

Zoe-Vonna Palmrose is a Professor Emerita at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, having retired after a distinguished career in accounting academia. She earned her PhD and MBA from the University of Washington, and a BS from Oregon State University. Her extensive experience includes significant positions such as Deputy Chief Accountant at the Professional Practice Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission and a long-standing tenure at the University of Southern California, where she held both Professor and Associate Professor roles. Palmrose has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to accounting education and research, including the USC Accounting Circle Professor and the National PricewaterhouseCoopers Fellow. She has served on advisory councils and boards, contributing her expertise on audit quality and related public policy issues. Palmrose has also been actively involved in various committees within professional accounting organizations over the years, showcasing her commitment to the advancement of the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Retired Professor at the Foster School of Business, specialized in accounting.

Deputy Chief Accountant

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Professional Practice Office, SEC •

Oversaw the accounting practices at a national regulatory body.

Professor

1989-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Southern California •

Held multiple roles including Professor and Associate Professor.

Assistant Professor

1982-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of California at Berkeley •

Focused on developing courses in accounting.

Awards

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USC Accounting Circle Professor

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National PricewaterhouseCoopers Fellow

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American Accounting Association Presidential Scholar

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.