Nathan Stuart

Nathan Stuart serves as Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh's College of Business. With faculty service since 2009, he holds committee leadership roles including Graduate Programs Committee Chair (2021-2024) and Faculty Review Committee membership, while actively contributing to the Faculty Senate and American Accounting Association's Midwest Region Steering Committee.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, Indiana University (2001)
• M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1992)
• B.S., Princeton University (1987)

Professor Stuart's research bridges accounting theory and business practice through investigations into communication methodologies, performance systems, and strategic decision-making. His work examines how data visualization enhances financial reporting, the psychological impacts of non-cash incentives, and sustainability integration within finance functions. This empirical approach consistently addresses real-world accounting challenges across corporate and managerial contexts.

Publication trends reveal evolving focus from foundational work on tobacco industry diversification (2008) toward contemporary concerns in accounting communication (2025). His recent scholarship emphasizes narrative techniques and visual analytics while maintaining strong connections to performance evaluation, executive compensation structures, and sustainability frameworks established in earlier research.

Professional recognition includes:

• AAA Award (2019)

Through Graduate Programs Committee leadership, Stuart shapes MBA curriculum and advises graduate students while supporting research initiatives as grant reviewer for Undergraduate Student/Faculty Collaborative Research and Faculty Development Board programs. His service extends to journal editorial roles including Corporate Governance: An International Review (2014-2020) and AAA conference committees.

Collaborative research activities occur within the Department of Accounting and College of Business framework, leveraging institutional resources for empirical investigations into accounting practices and corporate decision-making processes.