Kelvie Crabb

Kelvie Crabb
  • Master of Accounting Program Associate Director
  • Assistant Teaching Professor
  • Area Industry Mentor, Accounting
  • Master of Accounting program
  • Accounting academic area
  • Business Professional Development Program

Contact Info

785-864-5109
Capitol Federal Hall, Room 4155C
Lawrence

Biography —

Kelvie Crabb holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from the University of Kansas. After a decade in the tax industry with Andersen, KPMG, and BlueScope Steel, she returned to KU, where she has since taught courses ranging from financial and managerial accounting to tax and specialized accounting practices.

She and her husband, Jay, live in Kansas City and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to four grandchildren. Together, they own and operate Mission Barbell Club, a CrossFit affiliate gym, where they've been building community since 2021.

Education —

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
MAIS, University of Kansas, 2001
B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration, University of Kansas, 2000

Teaching —

I am passionate about creating an inclusive, active, engaging classroom. In my role, I teach a variety of accounting courses, advise MAcc students, and serve as a faculty advisor. The ability to connect with business students throughout their academic career is what I love about teaching! I have the honor of seeing our Jayhawks develop and grow into outstanding professionals.

Teaching interests:

  • managerial accounting
  • specialized accounting practices
  • financial accounting

Awards & Honors —

  • 2022 Gordon Fitch Award for Distinguished Service, KU School of Business
  • 2021 Jack and Anne Bowling Business Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, KU School of Business
  • 2019 Jayhawk Impact Award: Organization Advisor of the Year, KU Student Involvement and Leadership Center
  • 2018 Jim Bulloch Award for Innovations in Management Accounting Education, American Accounting Association and Institute of Management Accountants

Service —

Undergraduate Business Council Faculty Advisor 

  • I serve the School of Business through my role as faculty advisor for the Undergraduate Business Council, a dynamic student government organization fostering an inclusive culture and co-curricular experience for Business students.