Nicholas Wilson

Nicholas Wilson serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Beacom School of Business, University of South Dakota. A former Certified Public Accountant specializing in alternative investments (real estate and fund accounting), he transitioned to academia after professional practice.

Education:

• Ph.D., Business, University of Nebraska, 2023
• M.S., Accounting, University of Connecticut, 2016
• B.S., Accounting, Utah State University, 2014

Research Focus: Dr. Wilson investigates how CEO characteristics influence financial reporting decisions, bridging behavioral traits with accounting outcomes. His work examines executive decision-making under regulatory frameworks like ASC 830 and goodwill accounting standards, revealing opportunities for favorable financial reporting.

Publication Trends: His emerging scholarship addresses market anomalies (idiosyncratic price changes) and professional ethics crises (EY scandal), demonstrating dual focus on market efficiency and accounting integrity within capital markets.

Awards:

• Best Paper, 64TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN PLAINS BUSINESS CONFERENCE (2024)
• AAA New Faculty Consortium Invitation (2023)
• Multiple University of Nebraska Fellowships (Ogle/Othmer 2019-2023)
• Dean’s Coin Award (2022)

Professional Engagement: Dr. Wilson teaches Financial Accounting at graduate and undergraduate levels while presenting research at major venues including Mountain Plains Business Conference and Brigham Young University Accounting Symposium. His recent presentations cover goodwill elasticity, ASC 830 ambiguities, and PhD career pathways.