Julia Davidyan

Julia Davidyan is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Nova Southeastern University's H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship, where she teaches Managerial Accounting, Internal Auditing, Forensic Accounting, and Fund Accounting. Her research focuses on Auditing, Public Pensions, Governmental Accounting, and Forensic Techniques.

• D.B.A. in Accounting, University of Wisconsin at Whitewater
• M.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago
• B.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago

Davidyan's work bridges academic research with practical applications, particularly in governmental accounting and forensic auditing. Her publications explore pension funding determinants, audit firm size impacts, and deception detection methodologies. She has presented at major conferences including the AAA Forensic Accounting Section and FGFOA Annual Conference.

She holds prestigious certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP). Her career spans academia and professional auditing in both public (Big 4) and governmental sectors. Her recent research trends include analyzing governance structures in pension planning and pedagogical innovations in accounting education.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)