Scott Pickett

After 28 years of Big Four public accounting, Scott took early retirement in order to pursue a dream – teaching at the University of Utah. Scott is an alumnus of the University of Utah graduating in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting followed in 1980 with a master’s of professional accountancy. While working on his master’s degree, Scott joined the Salt Lake City office of PwC (then Coopers & Lybrand) as a tax associate. Scott developed within the firm to the point where he was admitted as a tax partner in 1992. In 1996, he was designated the Salt Lake City Office Managing Partner – a title he held until his retirement. For a period of nine years prior to retiring, Scott was an adjunct faculty member teaching Partnership Taxation in the Eccles School Master of Accounting program. Upon retirement he joined the faculty full-time.

Following his first year of full-time involvement at the University, Scott spent three years in Brazil as a mission president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon his return, he once again joined the faculty pursuing this ‘second career.’

For many years, Scott has played an active role in our community. He has served on the board of many non-profit organizations including United Way of Salt Lake, American Red Cross, Ballet West, Legal Aid Society, Gina Bachauer, University Growth Fund Institute and Deseret Trust Company. In addition, he has served as president of the YMCA, Salt Lake Art Center, Cornerstone Counseling Center and University Hospital Foundation. In connection with the David Eccles School of Business, Scott has chaired the Accounting Advisory Board.

In 1997, Scott was named Outstanding Alumnus by the University of Utah School of Accounting. He was also honored to receive the 1993 Zions Bank “Up ‘N Comers” Award. In 2006, Scott received the United Way of Salt Lake Volunteer of the Year Award. In addition, he was honored to be named the 2006 recipient of the UACPA Outstanding CPA in Public Practice Award.