Ananth Seetharaman

Ananth Seetharaman is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the University of North Texas, College of Business. He holds the Don and Donna Millican Professorship in Accounting and has been a faculty member since 2016. His professional credentials include CPA, CGMA, and Chartered Accountant (inactive) from India.

His principal teaching interests include income taxation and managerial accounting, taught at both undergraduate and Master’s levels. He is recognized as an award-winning teacher, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence.

Dr. Seetharaman's research spans high-impact areas in accounting, taxation, and business ethics. His work has appeared in premier journals such as The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Business Ethics, and Accounting Horizons. The research trends indicate a strong focus on tax policy, financial reporting quality, corporate governance, and ethical decision-making in accounting practices.

• Award-winning teacher

Despite administrative responsibilities as department chair, Dr. Seetharaman maintains an active research agenda and contributes significantly to academic and practitioner discourse. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, his publication record in top journals suggests sustained research support. He also contributes to accounting education and professional standards through his publications in practitioner outlets like the Journal of Accountancy.

He is actively involved in shaping the Department of Accounting at UNT, leading academic programs and fostering a research-oriented environment. His leadership, combined with scholarly productivity, positions him as a key figure in accounting academia.