Daniel Brickner

Daniel Brickner serves as Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Finance, & Information Systems at Eastern Michigan University's College of Business. His expertise spans financial accounting instruction and financial statement auditing, where he teaches core courses including ACC 240 (Principles of Financial Accounting) and ACC 567 (Professional Auditing).

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Kent State University
• MBA from Kent State University
• BBA from Cleveland State University

Dr. Brickner's research centers on Auditing, Financial Reporting, and Accounting Education, with particular emphasis on practical pedagogical applications. He investigates innovative teaching methodologies for fraud detection and financial statement analysis, bridging academic theory with professional accounting standards through case-based learning approaches.

His publication record (2003-2010) demonstrates consistent focus on enhancing accounting education through real-world applications. Key themes include fraud examination techniques using IRS case studies, fundamental financial analysis for market behavior prediction, and problem-based approaches to teaching complex topics like cash flow statements. His work frequently addresses implementation challenges of auditing standards such as SAS 99.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2010 Accounting Teaching Excellence Award (Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants)
• College of Business Service Excellence Award (2007)
• Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award (2005)
• College of Business Teaching Excellence Award (2004)

As an active academic contributor, Dr. Brickner serves as paper reviewer and moderator for American Accounting Association conferences while evaluating financial accounting textbooks. His professional background includes prior experience as an auditor at Ernst Young in Cleveland, providing industry perspective to his academic work. No information regarding graduate student advising or research grant funding was documented in available materials.