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The Student Center for the Public Trust (SCPT), sponsored by the Center for Ethical Organizational Cultures in the Harbert College of Business, will welcome Shawn Gilbert, KPMG National Partner, as its next guest speaker on Monday, Nov. 2.
Gilbert serves as KPMG’s National Partner in Charge of Audit Risk Management and Americas Independence. In that role, he leads technical consultation and independence strategy for the firm, work that sits at the center of audit quality and the public’s confidence in financial reporting. His expertise spans corporate governance, equity offerings and international SEC compliance. He also teaches as an adjunct professor of fundamental accounting principles.
For accounting students, this is a rare chance to hear from someone who deals with independence and risk questions at the national level of a Big Four firm. Whether you’re heading into audit, preparing for the CPA exam or still deciding on a career path, Gilbert’s perspective on ethics, judgment and professional responsibility will connect directly to what you’re learning in the classroom.
The event is open to all Harbert College of Business students, and registration is encouraged.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
- Location: Room 3017, Horton-Hardgrave Hall
About the SCPT
Auburn’s SCPT chapter is part of a national network of student chapters supported by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center for the Public Trust. The chapter hosts guest speakers each semester who share real-world insight on ethical leadership, accountability and integrity in business.
