Carl J Gabrini

Carl J Gabrini is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Wright School of Business, Dalton State College. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Florida State University (2013), an MBA from Dowling College (1989), and a B.A. in Political Science from Stony Brook University (1985). His research focuses on auditing, governance, privacy compliance, and citizen participation in public administration. He joined Dalton State in 2017 and earned tenure in 2023.

Education Background:

• Post-doc AACSB Bridge Program, University of Florida (2017)
• Ph.D. Public Administration, Florida State University (2013)
• M.S. in Taxation, University of Central Florida (1998)
• M.B.A. General Business, Dowling College (1989)
• B.A. Political Science, Stony Brook University (1985)

Research Interests:
Dr. Gabrini explores how internal audits influence governance outcomes, the impact of privacy regulations like CCPA, and citizen engagement in contracting-era governance. He also investigates how technological advancements (e.g., AI) reshape accounting education and fraud prevention strategies.

Key Themes in Publications:
His work consistently addresses accountability mechanisms in public and private sectors, with recent emphasis on adapting to post-pandemic educational challenges and AI integration in accounting curricula. He frequently publishes in journals like Journal of Public and Nonprofit Affairs and Journal of Accounting, Ethics & Public Policy.

Invited Presentations:
Includes topics such as “Blending Practice with Pedagogy: AI in Education” (2024) and “Financial Management and Fraud in the AI Era” (2023). He also contributes to nonprofit training programs like United Way of Northwest Georgia Nonprofit Board Training.

Advising & Grants:
While no formal advisees are listed, his work involves curriculum development and faculty service initiatives. He has presented on preparing accounting majors for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and online education strategies during the pandemic.

Labs/Teams:
No formal lab affiliations noted, but collaborates widely with institutions like the American Accounting Association and Southeastern Conference for Public Administration.