Andrew Acito

Andrew Acito is an Associate Professor and John and Angela Emery Faculty Fellow at the Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Business Process Management from Indiana University. His research focuses on auditing practices, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting quality, with notable work examining PCAOB inspections, accounting error materiality, and audit quality incentives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Iowa
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Process Management, Indiana University

Research interests include auditing standards, tax planning strategies, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on corporate governance. His recent publications explore market-based audit quality incentives, law firms’ tax advisory roles, and the relationship between auditor reputation and client market share.

Academic contributions span over a decade, with a focus on empirical analyses of audit relationships, PCAOB regulatory effects, and earnings management dynamics. His work has been published in leading accounting journals and presented at academic conferences.

Scientific Awards:

• John and Angela Emery Faculty Fellow

Teaching and advising: Currently instructs financial statement analysis in the Master of Accounting and Information Systems Program. Prior roles include teaching auditing and financial reporting courses. Pre-academic experience includes financial analysis and internal auditing at 3M Company.