April Poe

Dr. April Poe, CPA, is the Department Chair of Accounting/Business Law at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). She has taught at Texas Lutheran University, UIW, and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where she earned her Ph.D. in Business with a focus on Accounting.

Research Interests: Dr. Poe's work centers on taxation, financial reporting, and regulatory frameworks in accounting. Her research explores intersections between legal and tax systems, emphasizing compliance and policy impacts.

Publications Trends: Her recent publications address comparative analyses of tax/legal research services and the characteristics of accounting standards under SEC review, reflecting her focus on regulatory interactions and compliance in financial reporting.

Academic Background:

• Ph.D. in Business (Accounting Emphasis), University of Texas at San Antonio
• Master of Public Administration (MPA), University of Texas

Professional Experience: Prior to academia, Dr. Poe worked in public accounting firms and large corporations, bringing practical insights to her teaching in courses such as Taxation (Graduate and Undergraduate) and Principles of Accounting.