Alison Sawyer

Alison Sawyer is an Assistant Professor at Merrimack College's Girard School of Business. She teaches courses in accounting, including introductory, managerial, and advanced audit topics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her expertise spans forensic accounting, data analytics, and fraud examination. Prior to academia, she spent 15+ years in financial investigations and audit roles, including as an Associate Managing Director at Kroll's Investigations and Disputes Group and as an auditor at a Big Four firm.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Villanova University
• Master of Accounting and Professional Consultancy, Villanova University
• Master of Business Administration, Villanova University

Her professional experience includes leading global financial investigations, regulatory compliance consulting, and risk assessment for clients. She is a Certified Public Accountant (PA), Certified in Financial Forensics, and a Certified Fraud Examiner.

Awards:

• Recipient of the Girard School of Business Service Contributor of the Year 2024.

Dr. Sawyer focuses on bridging academic theory with practical business challenges, emphasizing staff development and ethical auditing practices. She advises on audit committee operations, investigative interviews, and regulatory controls.