Al Chen

Al Chen is a Professor of Accounting and Graduate Faculty member at the Department of Accounting, North Carolina State University (NC State). He holds a D.B.A. from Georgia Institute of Technology (1989). His expertise spans strategic cost management, performance measurement for manufacturing systems, Total Quality Management, ethics in accounting, and the economic implications of accounting standards. He has been recognized with the 1994 COM Outstanding Extension Service Award.

Education: Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Georgia Tech (1989).

Research Focus: Chen’s work addresses cost management innovations, sustainability metrics, tax analytics, and ethical governance. Key areas include flexible budgeting for sustainability, internal audit strategies, and leveraging technology in tax systems. His research bridges accounting practices with operational efficiency and ethical considerations.

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize technology’s role in tax processes (e.g., automation, analytics) and refining sustainability measurements. He also explores internal audit value creation and crisis risk management frameworks.

Awards:

• 1994 COM Outstanding Extension Service Award

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advisees listed. Collaborations often involve industry case studies (e.g., Bacardi Limited’s sustainability metrics).

Labs/Teams: Engaged with NC State’s accounting department and initiatives like the Business Analytics and AI Initiative (BAI) through cross-disciplinary work.