Maria H. Sanchez

Maria H. Sanchez is a Professor at Rider University's Norm Brodsky College of Business, Department of Accounting. Since 2002, she has taught auditing at both undergraduate and graduate levels, along with fraud detection at graduate level. She coordinates the Online Masters of Accounting program and advises the Accounting Society.

• Education: PhD in Accounting and Quantitative Methods (2003, Drexel University); MBA (2000, Drexel University); BS in Accountancy (1993, Villanova University).

Her research focuses on auditing, forensic accounting, fraud detection, and behavioral research, with work published in journals like Journal of Accounting Research, Accounting Review, and Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting. She explores topics such as corporate governance, cybersecurity risks, and sustainability integration in accounting education.

Scientific Awards include multiple fellowships (Davis Fellowship, AICPA/KPMG Doctoral Fellowships), innovation in teaching awards, and recognitions for research impact in forensic accounting and fraud detection.

• Grants: Received grants for online teaching development and research on identity theft, forensic accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Professional Affiliations: American Accounting Association, Philadelphia Electronic Crime Task Force, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Institute of Management Accountants, AICPA, and Pennsylvania Society of Public Accountants.