Mitchell Davidson, Cpa, Cma, Cia, Cfe
About Mitchell Davidson, Cpa, Cma, Cia, Cfe
Mitchell Davidson is a Staff Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in accounting and finance, including experience at notable organizations such as The Walt Disney Company and EY.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Mitchell Davidson has been employed as a Staff Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2023. His role is based in Salt Lake County, Utah. In this position, he contributes to the financial oversight and regulatory compliance efforts of the agency.
Professional Experience in Accounting and Consulting
Prior to his current role, Davidson held various positions in accounting and consulting. He worked at The Walt Disney Company as a Financial Analyst in Internal Investigations from 2012 to 2013. He then joined Navigant as a Senior Consultant in Global Investigations & Compliance, where he served from 2013 to 2017. Following this, he worked at AlixPartners as a Senior Vice President from 2017 until 2023 and briefly as a Director in 2023.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Davidson studied at Stanford University, where he focused on Management Sciences, achieving an Other designation in 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Brigham Young University, obtained between 2009 and 2012. Additionally, he earned a Master's in Accounting from the University of Connecticut from 2013 to 2016. He holds several professional certifications, including CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, and CertIFR.
Previous Roles and International Experience
Before entering public service, Davidson operated a private practice focused on casework. He also served as an International Representative for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Montevideo, Uruguay, from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in his career, he completed a Forensic Accounting Summer Internship at EY in 2011.
CMA Exam Prep Partnership
Davidson co-founded a CMA exam prep partnership with Gleim®, a recognized leader in accounting exam preparation. This initiative reflects his commitment to supporting aspiring accounting professionals in their certification journey.