Jennifer Sustersic Stevens

Jennifer Sustersic Stevens is an Associate Professor in the School of Accountancy and Director of the Master of Accountancy and Analytics Program at Ohio University’s College of Business. Previously, she served at the University of Notre Dame, where she received the James R. Dincolo Outstanding Undergraduate Professor Award (2015). She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting & MIS from The Ohio State University (2012), and prior degrees from Miami University (OH). Her research focuses on financial reporting, private equity, forensic accounting, and accounting education.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting & MIS, The Ohio State University (2012)
• M.S. in Accountancy, Miami University (OH) (2002)
• B.S. in Business (Accountancy), Miami University (OH) (2001)

Research interests span:

• Private equity valuation and performance
• Corporate governance and disclosure practices
• Forensic accounting methodologies
• Sustainability reporting frameworks

Recent publications explore topics such as private equity cash-flow timing, auditor dismissal disclosures, and career trajectories in accounting. She actively participates in interdisciplinary forensic studies and teaches courses like Fraud Examination.

Awards:

• James R. Dincolo Award (2015)

Advising and grants: Directs the Master of Accountancy program but no specific grants listed. Collaborates with interdisciplinary forensic teams at Ohio University.

Labs/teams: Member of Ohio University’s interdisciplinary forensics team, co-teaching Foundations in Forensic Studies.