Cynthia Sneed

Dr. Cynthia Sneed is a Professor of Accounting in the Department of Finance, Economics & Accounting at Jacksonville State University's College of Business and Industry. She holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and both a Master's in Accountancy and PhD from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Her research focuses on:

• State/local government pensions and post-employment benefits
• Intergenerational equity in public finance
• Forensic accounting and fraud examination methodologies
• Ethical frameworks in accounting practice

She maintains professional credentials as a Certified Governmental Finance Manager, volunteering as an evaluator for governmental financial reports to determine eligibility for the CAFR Award.

Teaching Portfolio: AC 210 (Principles of Accounting II), AC 310 (Financial Accounting I), AC 371 (Cost Accounting), AC 398 (Governmental Accounting), AC 497 (Seminar in Accounting), and IME 371 (E-Commerce).

University Service: Serves on the CBA Tenure Committee, AACSB accreditation teams, Undergraduate Assurance of Learning Committee, and oversees Beta Alpha Psi activities.