Fernando Parra

Dr. Fernando Parra serves as Associate Professor of Accountancy and Director of the Institute for Family Business at California State University, Fresno's Craig School of Business. He teaches Accounting Information Systems, Cost Accounting, and Current Topics in Accounting from his office in PB531, with contact email parra@mail.fresnostate.edu and phone 559.278.8071.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in International Business from the University of Texas at El Paso (2015), dissertation: "Enterprise Systems, Information Security Management Systems and their impact on Enterprise Risk"
• Graduate Certificate in Accounting from the University of Texas at El Paso (2016)
• Master of Information Technology (Joint Computer Science and Business Degree) from the University of Texas at El Paso (2007)
• B.S. in Business Administration (Computer Information Systems) from the University of Texas at El Paso (2000)

Dr. Parra's research centers on Accounting Information Systems, Accounting Pedagogy, Family Businesses, and Information Systems Security and Controls, examining digital transformation's impact on business practices and technology integration in accounting education. He emphasizes experiential learning through community-engaged service projects.

His 2021-2023 publications reveal interdisciplinary trends across accounting education, social media marketing, auditing, and human resources, featuring technology applications (Google Sheets, social media), risk management frameworks (COSO), and socio-economic factors like immigrant workforce integration. These works consistently bridge accounting with information systems in evolving business contexts.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• 1st Place Teaching Case Award (AxcessCapon Teaching Innovation Competition, 2022)

Dr. Parra champions holistic student development through service-learning initiatives like #OpenforBusiness, connecting classroom knowledge with community organizations. While specific grant details aren't provided, his work demonstrates sustained focus on practical accounting applications and real-world business problem-solving.

As Institute for Family Business Director, he leads initiatives supporting family-owned enterprises and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects at the accounting-information systems-business management nexus.