About
Harry Howe is a Professor of Accounting at the School of Business, State University of New York at Geneseo. He serves as Director of the Geneseo MS Accounting Program and Accounting Coordinator. Additionally, he holds roles such as faculty advisor to the Accounting Society and oversees numerous school- and campus-wide committees and programs. His professional affiliations include the American Accounting Association (past president of Northeast Region), Rochester Chapter FEI, and NYSSCPA World of Accounting.
Education:
- B.A., Brown University
- M.B.A., Graduate Management Institute, Union College
- Ph.D., Union College
Research interests focus on business valuations and developing applied instructional materials. Notably, he collaborates with Professor Rick Gifford and past students on case studies and active learning resources. His work bridges theoretical accounting practices with real-world applications, emphasizing experiential learning and professional skill development.
Publications reflect his expertise in auditing, valuation, and educational methodologies. Recent articles explore operational auditing, IT controls for SMEs, and fair value accounting standards. Earlier works address spreadsheet error detection, capitalization rate estimation, and regulatory impacts of Sarbanes-Oxley.
He received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2017) and multiple School of Business awards for Research, Service, and Teaching. His recognition includes Best Manuscript awards from AAA Mideast Region, SECRA, and ABSEL.
Advising and grants: Supervises Directed Studies and Edgar Fellows theses. Prior to academia, he worked as a general manager in NYC construction and a commercial real estate broker. His service includes board roles in Rochester FEI, NYSSCPA, and IMA chapters.
Collaborations include Geneseo faculty and students in curriculum development projects. His work on case studies aims to enhance student engagement and practical skill mastery in accounting.
