Background
Penz, Anton Jacob was born on February 22, 1906 in Cleveland.
Penz, Anton Jacob was born on February 22, 1906 in Cleveland.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Cleveland State University, 1933. Master of Arts in Education, Western Reserve University, 1936. Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1942.
Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1947.
Professor Davis and Elkins College, 1937-1940. Lecturer Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1944. Assistant professor Louisiana State University, 1944-1947.
Professor accounting, head department University Alabama, 1947-1971, professor emeritus, since 1971. Distinguished visiting professor University Nevada, Reno, spring 1972, University Colorado, Boulder, spring 1973, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, spring 1975, University Maryland, College Park, spring 1979. Consultant, lecturer Agency for International Development, Lima, Peru, 1965-1966, Guyana, 1967.
Delaware various congresses. Member National Association Accountants (Lybrand award 1951), Finance Executives Institute, American Accounting Association (vice president 1962-1963), Beta Alpha Psi (president 1955-1956, editor newsletter 1953-1955).
Son of Stephen F. and Elizabeth (Prokosch) P. (married); children– Alton Jeffry, David Alan.