Executive Officers

Dr. William C. Lathen, PhD, CPA
Acting Dean, College of Business

Dr. Bill Lathen has a PhD in Business Administration, Tax Accounting emphasis from Arizona State University. He has a Masters of Taxation from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s of Science Accounting degree from Brigham Young University, all of which are in the U.S. Dr. Lathen also has earned the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Dr. Lathen is serving as the Acting Dean of the College of Business and teaches accounting courses in both the MBA and undergraduate programs.

Dr. Lathen has over 30 years professional experience teaching at the university level, working in a bank and preparing business and individual tax returns. He is a gifted teacher. His areas of expertise include both accounting and taxation. His academic experience includes 17 years of serving as Dean for the College of Business and Department Chairman of Accounting for Boise State University in Idaho, U.S. Dr. Lathen is an expert in the international AACSB accreditation process, having participated in reviewing numerous schools for accreditation and serving on the international accreditation committee.

Dr. Lathen has published numerous refereed journal and non-refereed articles and conference presentations throughout his career. Most of his research has focused on U.S. federal tax issues, though he is currently working on a research article about gift planning for non-resident citizens and residents.

Serving as Dean in the U.S., Dr. Lathen helped create a college of business at National Economics University in Hanoi, Vietnam. He has participated in a Governor’s Trade Mission to Asia, developed an educational partnership with the University of Heidelberg, and was a visiting professor at the University of Ireland, Galway. Dr. Lathen is thrilled and honored to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s people while at Alfaisal University.