SBUBolivar, Missouri Est. 1878

Sharla Bailey, SBU Accounting Faculty

Who is playing on your iPod? I don't have an iPod--believe it or not.

What book are you currently reading? I am not reading any books (except textbooks) right now but I love to read mysteries.

What is the best getaway location, local or abroad? I dream of one day taking a vacation somewhere where there is a lovely beach.

Sharla Bailey
Sharla Bailey
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Southwest Baptist University
Work 1600 University Avenue, Taylor 118
Bolivar, MO 65613
Work (417) 328-1755 |
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Disciplines: Accounting

Why do you enjoy teaching at SBU? "Being here is like being a part of a big extended family.  People care for one another and we are dedicated to providing a quality education to our students."

Faith Dedications: Bailey is a member of First Baptist Church Humansville, a member of the Clark Sunday School class and serve occasionally as a greeter.  She have also served as a trustee and a member of the finance committee.

Educational Background and Professional Background : Bailey graduated from SBU (then SW Baptist College) in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Business Administration.  She then went to work at Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, OK as a staff accountant.  In 1986, she received a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, and in 1988 passed the CPA exam.  Before coming to SBU in 1994, she was an accountant for a family restaurant business.  In 1996, she passed the CMA exam.  "Of all the jobs I have had this is the best."

Courses Taught: Teaches Financial Accounting, Governmental Accounting, and Managerial  Accounting in SBU's MBA program.