Accounting alumnus Albert "Al" C. Johnson began his career with Arthur Andersen LLP, where he served for nearly 25 years from 1965 to 1994 in positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in managing partner and Audit Division head for the Birmingham, Alabama, office. He then joined Dunn Investment Company, a privately owned construction company, as senior vice president and chief financial officer, staying there until 1998. He served as a director of Books-A-Million, Inc. from 2005 to 2014 and at Hibbett Sports, Inc. from 2008 to 2017. He also has served as a director and trustee of various funds.

Johnson served in United States Air Force as a captain in the Strategic Air Command and celebrated his 50th anniversary as a Master Mason in 2018.

Johnson is an active and long-time supporter of Florida State University and the College of Business. His support of the accounting program dates back to when he was with Arthur Andersen, where he was part of a team of donors who gave to the Arthur Andersen Professorship. In more recent years, he has given back to the Department of Accounting through scholarships for Master of Accounting (MAcc) students. Johnson values helping students and giving back to FSU, whether through financial support or meeting with students in Tallahassee and in Birmingham.

Johnson earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida State University in 1965. While at FSU, he received FSU's Top Accounting Student Award, which was coin. Johnson has kept this coin for more than 50 years, including when he served in Vietnam. Johnson also has a master’s degree in systems management from the University of Southern California.