David B. Bryan

David B. Bryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at the University of North Florida (UNF). He previously worked at a public accounting firm, gaining audit, tax, and forecasting experience before pursuing his doctoral studies. His research focuses on archival audit studies, particularly examining governance structures (e.g., lead independent directors), audit quality, earnings management, and audit fee dynamics. He holds multiple professional certifications including CPA (Florida), CMA, and CIA.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, Florida State University (2015)
• MSA in Accounting, Kent State University (2009)
• BS and BA in Accounting (2008)

Research Interests: Bryan’s work bridges theoretical auditing frameworks with practical corporate governance challenges. He investigates how director behaviors and audit market characteristics influence financial reporting accuracy and transparency. His studies often analyze real-world data to evaluate audit practices, regulatory impacts, and board-level incentives.

Articles Trends: His recent publications emphasize the role of lead independent directors in mitigating earnings manipulation, audit fee determinants linked to director reputation, and the efficiency of audits led by industry-expert partners. These studies highlight recurring themes in governance accountability and audit economics.

Advising/Grants: No advisees or grant details explicitly provided in the text.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations listed, though collaboration with co-authors like T. W. Mason and T. B. Bell is evident.