Christopher P. Agoglia

Christopher P. Agoglia is the Richard Simpson Endowed Professor of Accounting at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1999) and a BS in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University (1989). His research focuses on decision-making in accounting and auditing contexts using behavioral decision theory, with notable contributions to audit processes, regulatory compliance, and organizational dynamics.

Academic roles include Department Chair of Accounting (2013–2017), and editorial roles such as Senior Editor for Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory (2017–2020) and Consulting Editor (2020–present). He has received prestigious awards, including the Auditing Section’s Notable Contribution Award (2019) and recognition in global audit research rankings (2004–2010).

Professional experience includes roles in non-profit governance, such as Treasurer of the Abington Monthly Meeting Trustees (2009–present) and Audit Committee Chair (2005–2011). His grants include a Center for Audit Quality award (2015) for research on audit controls and client cooperation.