Bethany Courson

Bethany Courson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Accountancy at the University of Missouri's Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business. She teaches Auditing Theory and Practice I, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi's Patterson School of Accountancy, where she taught intermediate financial accounting. With over 10 years of practitioner experience in external and internal auditing, her research focuses on auditing's impact on managerial, investor, and stakeholder decisions across public and private sectors.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accountancy, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2022)
• Master's in Accountancy, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (2002)
• Bachelor's in Accountancy, Tennessee Wesleyan University (2001)

Research Interests: Her work examines how auditing practices influence decision-making processes in both public and private sectors, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence. She bridges academic theory with practical auditing challenges faced by organizations.

Awards:

• Outstanding Dissertation Award (AAA Governmental and Nonprofit Section, 2023)
• Outstanding Dissertation Award (AAA Auditing Section, 2024)

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advising details are not listed, her prior teaching roles and practitioner background suggest involvement in mentoring students and contributing to professional development initiatives in accounting education.