MEET A MEMBER
Dustin Wood, CPA D
ustin Wood is a lifelong resident of Cache Valley. After graduating from Logan High School and serving a church mission in Brazil, he attended Utah State University where he earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting. He has been an audit partner with Cook Martin Poulson for 16 years. Dustin and his wife, Chelece, live in Hyde Park with their three children. Dustin has served as the Cache Valley Chapter president and is now on the board as vice president.
What Led You To Become a CPA? Numbers
were always a strong point of mine, and I entered USU with the intent to pursue teaching mathematics in secondary education and coach baseball. As math courses became more complex and were covering calculations and equations that had very little real-life application other than for engineers, I decided to investigate accounting (which I knew very little about at the time). I changed my major, and pursued an accounting degree and I have been extremely glad for that path and course correction ever since.
What Would Surprise People To Know About You? I love music. My wife and I enjoy
attending musicals. I had hoped to get an opportunity to serve in my church teaching and helping young children to learn and sing music. I got to do that for about two years.
What Do You Do for Fun? I enjoy watching and participating in sports (baseball, softball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, and pickleball) and vacationing to Disneyland and Disney World. I am an avid Utah State Aggie fan and enjoy their basketball and football games. I also enjoy watching the Utah Jazz. I especially enjoy when the BYU Cougars lose or fail to experience success.
What Do You Like About Volunteering?
Insights I gain on the accounting profession from the insights and experiences shared by others (particularly by serving and participating in the UACPA's Leadership Council).
What One Book Has Influenced You?
“Raving Fans,” by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. Many people fail to realize how much of a serviceoriented profession accounting is and how it is important to know how to treat and serve others.
What Are Some of Your Goals? To make a difference in other people’s lives. Our city sign in Hyde Park has a saying on the back: “Only a Life Lived for Others is a Life Worthwhile.” What Advice Do You Live by? Live the
Platinum Rule. Treat others how they would like to be treated. n
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