Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics
Dr. Jeff Kent
Assistant Professor
Email: jekent@tru.ca
Interests
- I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, playing sports, volunteering and international travel.
Research Interests
- Accounting and strategy within small and medium-sized businesses
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Advanced, University of Manitoba
- Professional Golf Management, Camosun College
- Masters of Business Administration, Thompson Rivers University
- Chartered Professional Accountant, CPA,CA
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA), Athabasca University
Publications
- Kent, J (2025). Teed Up for Success: How Financial Strategies in Golf Can Inspire Broader Sports Management. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) 2025 Conference, May 29, 2025, San Diego, USA
- Kent, J (2020). Who's keeping score? Managerial accounting use in Small and Medium-sized enterprises. Research into the British Columbia golf course industry. Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2020 Conference, Virtual delivery, Canada
Presentations:
Employment History
Various leadership roles in the service industry, accounting experience within industry and public practice as well as consulting and training with small businesses.
Courses Taught
- ACCT 1000
- ACCT 2210
- ACCT 2250
- ACCT 3200
- ACCT 3210
- ACCT 3220
- ACCT 3260
- ACCT 4200
- BUSN 5020
- BUSN 5030
Professional Affiliations
- Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
