Casey Evans

Professor Casey Evans serves at American University's Kogod School of Business, overseeing undergraduate academic programs for 1,100 business students through management of Academic Advising, Student Development, Global Learning, and the Center for Professionalism & Communications offices.

Education:

• M.S. in Accounting, American University
• B.S. in Accounting, American University

Her research and professional focus centers on forensic accounting and fraud investigation, with significant contributions to modernizing business education. She led Kogod's transformative undergraduate curriculum redesign that integrated AI, sustainability, and professionalism into business education, resulting in double-digit enrollment growth. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world applications through her extensive industry experience.

Professional Recognition:

• Multiple teaching awards at American University
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professor Evans has developed and taught numerous courses including Forensic Accounting, Advanced Forensic Accounting, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Accounting Ethics, and The Purpose of Business. Her industry background includes forensic accounting investigations for SEC and DOJ enforcement actions, notably participating in the Bernard Madoff fraud investigation as Senior Director at FTI Consulting.