Jacob Haislip

Jacob Haislip is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He specializes in Accounting Information Systems and teaches undergraduate and advanced courses in data analytics in accounting. His research focuses on corporate governance dynamics, particularly intersections between information technology governance and organizational outcomes. Dr. Haislip holds a PhD in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis) from the University of Arkansas (2014), and MS and BBA degrees in Accounting from Texas Tech University.

His research explores how executive IT expertise and board-level technology committees influence cybersecurity disclosures, audit processes, and corporate governance outcomes. Key areas include audit committee effectiveness, data breach reporting practices, and the economic consequences of IT material weaknesses. His work has been published in top journals like Contemporary Accounting Research and Information Systems Research.

Haislip currently serves as associate editor for the Journal of Information Systems and editorial board member for the International Journal of Accounting Information Systems. He will assume the role of Treasurer for the American Accounting Association's AIS Section in 2024.

His research trends emphasize understanding how technology governance structures impact financial reporting quality, regulatory compliance, and organizational resilience. Recent work highlights executive accountability mechanisms following cybersecurity incidents and the role of audit committees in mitigating earnings management risks.