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Arthur C. Allen serves as Associate Professor of Accountancy at the School of Accountancy within the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to nonprofit and governmental accounting research.
Dr. Allen's educational foundation includes:
- Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Alabama (1989)
- B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi (1985)
His research critically examines nonprofit organizations, financial disclosures, and audit service markets, with specialized expertise in Local Government Accounting, Governmental Accounting, and Not-for-profit Accounting. He investigates how financial information drives decision-making in private foundations and municipal entities, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical regulatory implications.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on empirical studies of financial reporting in public sector contexts, particularly examining regulatory impacts on nonprofit governance and municipal finance. His work demonstrates methodological rigor across top-tier journals including the Journal of Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting and Journal of Banking and Finance.
Dr. Allen's scholarly excellence has been recognized through:
- Distinguished Teaching, Research & Service Award (2012-2013)
- AAA Best Paper Award (GNP Section, 2014)
- Best Mid-year Meeting Paper Award (2009)
- International Symposium Best Research Paper Award (2004)
He actively contributes to academic service through the School of Accountancy Assessment and Personnel Committees, while teaching core courses including Intermediate Accounting I and Advanced Accounting. His research program addresses critical issues in public sector finance and accounting regulation, with ongoing relevance to professional practice and policy development.
