Joseph Hashem

Dr. Joseph Hashem is an Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Western Carolina University, affiliated with the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law. He joined WCU in Fall 2023 after completing his PhD at Kent State University and prior industry/public accounting experience. He teaches courses such as Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting Theory, and Accounting Data Analytics. His research focuses on financial reporting determinants, audit quality, crypto-asset accounting challenges, and the impact of emerging information sources on firm valuation.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, Kent State University
• MBA, American University of Sharjah
• BSBA, American University of Sharjah

Research Interests: Dr. Hashem examines how discretionary/involuntary factors influence financial reporting, evaluates valuation impacts of emerging data sources, and explores regulatory/accounting challenges for crypto-assets. His work bridges traditional accounting practices with modern technological advancements in financial information systems.

He actively participates in academic governance, serving on the College of Business Curriculum Committee.