Amanda Carlson

Amanda Carlson is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Merrimack College. She holds multiple teaching awards and focuses on audit innovation, revenue recognition, and ESG reporting. Her work bridges academic research with practical industry challenges in accounting technology and nonprofit financial management.

• PhD in Accounting (University of Wisconsin – Madison)
• MBA & MS in Accounting (Bentley University)
• AB in History and Literature (Harvard College)

Her research explores how data analytics impacts auditor judgment, particularly in revenue recognition scenarios. She also investigates ESG reporting practices for public companies and nonprofits, emphasizing experimental methods to evaluate audit processes. Recent studies analyze juror perceptions of audit quality in litigation contexts.

Carlson’s professional experience includes 22 years as an auditor and CPA with roles at PwC, Harvard University, and nonprofit organizations. She serves on nonprofit boards and has consulted for the AICPA and area businesses.