Elizabeth Holbrook, DBA, CPA

Associate Dean
Associate Professor of Accounting

Dr. Elizabeth Holbrook joined the Fermanian School of Business (FSB) as an adjunct professor in 2014 and was hired as a full-time assistant professor of accounting in 2020. She is now serving as an accounting professor, teaching both undergraduate and graduate-level accounting courses, and an associate dean for the FSB. Before joining PLNU full-time, Dr. Holbrook worked in corporate accounting at ViaSat and in public accounting as a tax accountant. She serves at Rady Children’s Hospital in many capacities, including sitting on the Privacy Board, Family Advisory Council, and Cardiac Family Advisory Council. Dr. Holbrook is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California. 

Education

  • D.B.A., Accounting, George Fox University
  • M.S.A., Accounting, Liberty University
  • B.A., Accounting and Business Administration, Point Loma Nazarene University

Courses Taught

  • Principles of Financial Accounting - ACC 2001
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I - ACC 3070
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting II - ACC 3071
  • Advanced Accounting - ACC 4021
  • Accounting for Decision Making - BUS 6015

Experience in Field

  • Point Loma Nazarene University, Assistant Professor of Accounting, August 2020 - Present
  • Point Loma Nazarene University, Adjunct Professor of Accounting, 2014 - 2020
  • ViaSat, Inc., Revenue Recognition Accountant, 2016 - 2017
  • Lindsay and Brownell, LLP, Senior Accountant, 2011 - 2016

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Rady's Children Hospital - Family Advisory Council Co-Chair, Family Advisory Council Member, 2018 - Present

Awards and Honors

  • Accounting Student of the Year, Point Loma Nazarene University, 2012