Business And Entrepreneurship

USD Accounting & Finance Division Honors Outstanding Alumni and Students

The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business Accounting & Finance Division recognized three distinguished alumni and celebrated top-performing students at its annual Accounting & Finance Recognition Dinner, held Nov. 6, 2025, in the Muenster University Center.

By USD

November 24, 2025

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Alumni

Students, staff and faculty of the Beacom School of Business gather at large banquet hall, seated at round tables, with two smiling attendees in the foreground looking toward the camera.

The Accounting & Finance Recognition Dinner is an annual tradition that celebrates the accomplishments of both alumni and current students. The event brings together faculty, professionals, honorees, and students to acknowledge academic excellence, highlight achievements within USD’s accounting and finance programs, and recognize professional excellence and service to the field.

Outstanding Service Award Recipients

Three alumni were honored with the division’s Outstanding Service Award for their impactful careers and contributions to the accounting and finance professions.

President Sheila K. Gestring stands with USD alumni during the Accounting & Finance Recognition dinner.

Anne Cipperley
High Yield Bond Portfolio Manager, South Dakota Investment Council

Cipperley leads high-yield bond portfolio strategy for the South Dakota Investment Council and serves on the Asset Allocation and Risk Committees. An accomplished USD alumna, she contributes to the university through the Economics Advisory Council and the Scholarship Committee. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband, Kyle, and their two sons.

Bo Larsen
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer, Titan Machinery

Larsen oversees treasury, accounting, tax, external reporting, financial planning, internal audit and IT at Titan Machinery. A CPA and USD graduate, his career spans leadership roles in finance, investor relations and precision technology across major regional and global organizations. Larsen and his family reside in Fargo, North Dakota, but always consider South Dakota home.

Doug Shull
Former Iowa State Senator, CPA, Civic Leader

Shull has built a distinguished career in public service, financial leadership and community involvement. His experience includes serving in the Iowa Legislature, chairing county leadership, and holding executive roles such as Chief Financial Officer of Casey’s General Stores. He continues to contribute to civic initiatives across Iowa.

Top Performance Award Recipients

Top Performance Awards are presented to students based on faculty nominations, academic excellence, involvement in accounting and finance organizations, leadership activities and community engagement.

Two Beacom School of Business alumnae stand in front of the stage and screen, holding their award plaques and smiling at the camera.