Background
Williams, Doyle Z. was born on December 18, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Nuell O. and Lurline (Isbell) Williams.
Williams, Doyle Z. was born on December 18, 1939 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Nuell O. and Lurline (Isbell) Williams.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern State University, 1960; Master of Science in Accounting, Louisiana State University, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1965.
Manager special education projects American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New York City, 1967—1969. Associate professor Texas Technology University, Lubbock, 1969—1971, professor accounting, 1972—1973, professor area accounting, coordinator, 1973—1978. Professor accounting University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1976—1993, dean School Accounting, 1979—1987, interim dean School Business, 1986—1988.
Dean Walton College Business University Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1993—2005, dean emeritus, since 2005, professor, 2005—2006. Senior scholar Kennesaw State University, since 2006. Visiting professor University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1971—1972.
Chairman Accounting Education Change Commission, 1989—1993. Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (council 1983-1991, vice president 1987-1988, board directors 1987-1991, Outstanding Educator award 1990, Gold medal 2002), Association Advance College Schools Business International (chair accounting accreditation committee 1995-1997, business accreditation committee 1995-1997, chair accounting accreditation committee 1999—2000, board directors, vice chair 2003-2004, chair 2004-2005), Southwest Business Deans Association (president 1998-1999), Administrators Accounting Programs 1977-1978, Federation Schools Accountancy 1982, (Faculty Merit award 1993), American Accounting Association (director education 1973-1975, president 1984-1985, Outstanding Educator award 1996).
Married Maynette Derr, August 20, 1967. Children: Zane Derr, Elizabeth Marie.