2018 Department of Accountancy Outstanding Alumni Award

Professional photo of AgensGregg A. Agens, B.B.A.’76
Lead Engagement Partner and Quality Review Partner (Retired)
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Gregg Agens is a retired partner with more than 35 years of experience, serving the majority of his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Before retiring in 2015, Agens spent 27 years as the lead engagement and quality review partner for the professional services firm, working with a variety of private and multinational public audit clients across several industry groups, including engineering and construction, aerospace and defense, U.S. government contracting, consumer products, and mining.

Agens’ range of experience includes a deep proficiency guiding clients with large-scale acquisition and divestiture transactions, including both due diligence and accounting considerations. His experience includes assisting clients with securities and exchange filings for acquisitions, debt and equity offerings. Throughout his career, he worked with clients on accounting and reporting matters,  as well as positions being considered by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Emerging Issues Task Force. He has also served as an expert witness on technical contract accounting matters. 

Agens formerly served as the company’s global chairman for its aerospace and defense industry group. In this role, he was responsible for leading a team that tracked industry developments and related accounting and reporting developments and the unique needs of clients and engagement teams serving the industry.

 Agens graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1976.