Jim Scalise

Jim Scalise is a Professor of Practice in Accounting at the Poole College of Management, North Carolina State University. He transitioned to full-time faculty after teaching part-time for three semesters, bringing over 35 years of industry and consulting experience, primarily with KPMG as a management consultant. He co-owns Ivy Cottage, a home fashions retail business since 1995, which informs his classroom insights on small business operations.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
• Master of Business Administration, Saint Bonaventure University

Research & Expertise: Focuses on Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Analytics, IT Risk and Controls, and Supply Chain. He developed the accounting analytics course emphasizing practical enterprise applications and teaches ACC 495 and IT 540 in the Jenkins Master of Accounting Program.

Affiliations: Department of Accounting and Information Technology Faculty group. Active in initiatives like the Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI).