JACE WHETTEN

Jace Whetten is an assistant professor (lecturer) in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. She teaches Accounting Data Analytics and Audit, Ethics, and Accounting Information Systems. Her teaching emphasizes active engagement with course material and applying concepts to practical problems through a flipped-classroom methodology. She believes in the phrase, “I reserve the right to get smarter”—emphasizing curiosity, openness to new evidence, and a willingness to change one’s mind. In the classroom, this means treating questions as opportunities, making room for multiple perspectives, and helping students learn not just what to think, but how to think—and, most importantly, how to think critically for themselves.

Before joining the University of Utah, Jace studied at Brigham Young University, earning bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Economics, a minor in music, and a Master of Accountancy with emphases in Professional Accounting and PhD Preparation. She is not only a Deloitte alum but also an experienced professional whose background spans external and internal auditing across a variety of industries and audit types, as well as corporate accounting.

Outside the classroom, Jace enjoys expressing herself creatively through poetry, music, and other artistic pursuits. She also enjoys tackling DIY projects, indoor rock climbing, foosball (especially playing defense in doubles), and spending time with family.