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Drew Hoag

Adjunct Faculty

  • Education
  • B.S., Mathematics, University of Minnesota 
    M.B.A., Accounting, University of Minnesota
  • Research Interests
  • Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data to develop operational management recommendations that aid management in decision making.

Drew Hoag has a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Minnesota (1985) and an MBA in Accounting from the University of Minnesota (1998). He is a CPA (active). He started his career working for EY. Drew currently works at Deluxe as Manager of Assurance and Risk Advisory Services (Internal Audit). Previously, he work as a Manager of Internal Audit at CHS for one year and at ADC for 14 years. While at ADC, he worked in manufacturing and service oriented operations including owned manufacturing as well as contract manufacturing. He traveled extensively both Europe, Asia and South America. He has a strong knowledge and research skills related to US GAAP, IFRS Standards, SOX and operations. Previously, Drew worked as an Intermediate Auditor with the state of Minnesota's Commerce Departments as well as with National Car Rental System. He was an Internal Audit Senior with Old Republic National Title Insurance Company. His experience as both and operational and financial auditor requires that he utilize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data on a daily basis. He is responsible for performing and supervising audits and communicating recommendations to Senior Management. It is this personal experience, which Drew will share with his students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical, real-life experience.


  • Grimm, S. D., & Hoag, D. F. (2012). International accounting convergence: A writing assignment. Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations, (13), pp. 383-404
  • Grimm, S. D., & Hoag, D. F. (2012). Gemini communications: A case study comparing U.S. GAAP and IFRS revenue recognition. Journal of Accounting Education, (29), pp. 174-190

  • Minnesota CPA Society
  • Minnesota Institute of Internal Auditors

  • Manager Assurance and Risk Advisory, Deluxe Corporation, Shoreview (2016 - present)
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul / Minneapolis (2012 - present)
  • Senior Lead Auditor, CHS, Minneapolis (2015 - 2016)
  • Senior Lead Assurance Auditor, Deluxe Corporation - Risk Advisory Services, Shoreview (2012 - 2015)
  • Distinguished Service Professor, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul / Minneapolis (2010 - 2012)
  • Business Consultant, Numbers Talk Ltd, Plymouth (2011 - 2012)
  • Manager Internal Audit, ADC Telecommunications, Eden Prairie (1997 - 2010)
  • Adjunct Instructor, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul / Minneapolis (1985 - 2010)
  • Audit Specialist, National Car Rental System, Inc, Minneapolis (1994 - 1997)
  • Intermediate Auditor, Minnesota Department of Commerce, St. Paul (1994 - 1994)
  • Senior Auditor, Old Republic Title Insurance Company, Minneapolis (1989 - 1993)
  • Senior Auditor, Arthur Young & Company, Minneapolis (1988 - 1989)
  • Staff Accountant, International Design Center, Minneapolis (1987 - 1988)
  • Math Teacher, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis (1985 - 1986)