Biography
Dave Fleming did not intend to become an Accounting Professor. It may have been his high school accounting teacher who aroused his interest in numbers. It may have been a chance summer teaching position at George Brown College that led to him being a member of the Centre for Business for 30 years and counting. His teaching experience over this time includes a variety of courses in various programs, as well as a number of years as Coordinator of the Accounting Diploma programs. Dave’s approach emphasizes student engagement and empowerment, and creates an environment for applied learning that is interesting and fun. Beyond curriculum, the opportunity for students to develop professional and people skills (soft skills) is woven throughout his courses in a team-based, collaborative classroom setting.
Dave is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and Certified Management Accountant in the Province of Ontario. He has been a regular contributor to major academic publishers as well as a marker for professional accounting examinations. Recognition at George Brown College includes the STAR Award of Excellence and the Award for Teaching Excellence. Dave was the subject of a career profile by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2009.
Academic Credentials
CPA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, 2012
CMA, Society of Management Accountants of Ontario, 1985
MBA, Accounting/Information Systems, University of Toronto, 1984
CA, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, 1982
BComm (Honours), Accounting, Queen’s University, 1980
Areas of Specialization
Accounting
General Business
Areas of Expertise
Strategy
Finance
Applied Learning
Career Highlights
1984-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
1982-1983 – Chartered Accountant, Thorne Riddell, Chartered Accountants
1980-1982 – Staff Auditor, Thorne Riddell, Chartered Accountants
Other Activities
Member – Editorial Advisory Board, Pearson Canada, 2014- 2015
Participant – Wiley Workshop, Current Trends in Teaching Accounting, 2014
Simulation Facilitator – Corporate Social Responsibility Conference, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, 2013
Participant – CGA Ontario Academic Symposium and Wiley Workshop, Teaching Accounting to Millennials, 2013
Participant – Wiley Workshop, Strategies for Success in Accounting Education, 2012
Member – Editorial Advisory Boards, Wiley and Nelson Education, 2011- 2012
Participant – CAAA Conference, Amazing New Frontiers for Accounting, 2011
Participant – Wiley Workshop, Visualizing the Future of Accounting Education, 2011
Member – Editorial Advisory Board, Centre for Business, 2009-2010
Awards
Career Profile, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, 2009
Award for Teaching Excellence, George Brown College, 2001
STAR Award of Excellence, George Brown College, 1996
Dean’s List, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, 1984
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, University of Toronto Master’s Fellowship, 1983-84
Seven Scholarships/Awards, Queen’s University, 1976-80
