Ryan Cating

Ryan Cating serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting within the Department of Accounting at the University of Central Arkansas' College of Business. His office is located in COB 204O, with contact available via email (rcating@uca.edu) or telephone ((501) 852-0203).

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration – Accounting from University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business
• Master of Professional Accountancy from Louisiana Tech University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University

Dr. Cating's research critically examines regulatory dynamics in accounting, particularly SEC comment letter spillovers through audit networks and their impact on subjective accounting areas. He pioneers investigations into AI applications like ChatGPT for accounting education, while also analyzing how local news ecosystems shape corporate information environments. His work bridges traditional auditing frameworks with emerging technological and media influences on financial reporting integrity.

Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a cohesive trajectory examining regulatory contagion mechanisms and technological disruption in accounting practice. The consistent focus on SEC-audit firm interdependencies demonstrates sophisticated analysis of regulatory ripple effects, while his 2023 ChatGPT study signals growing interest in AI's pedagogical and operational implications for the profession.

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