Russell Williamson

Dr. Russell Williamson is a licensed CPA and faculty member at the University of Kentucky, focusing on technology, risk management, and corporate governance. His research examines how regulation affects organizational outcomes through risk management processes and the role of corporate governance in enhancing compliance with financial and non-financial regulations.

• PhD in Accounting (2019)
• MS in Accounting (2012)
• BS in Accounting (2011)

His work bridges traditional accounting practices with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, aiming to improve audit, reporting, and compliance systems.

Recent research includes analyzing the impact of CFO/audit firm tenure on audit quality, published in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy (2021).

• KAKEHASHI Project participant (2018)
• Luckett, Von Allmen, and Reedy Fellowships (2014-2018)

Williamson teaches undergraduate capstone and graduate-level Advanced Information Systems courses, emphasizing critical thinking and the societal role of accounting.