معرفی
David Emerson is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Legal Studies at Salisbury University. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University (2013), an MBA in Accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology (2008), and a BS in Psychology from Excelsior College (2006). Licensed as a CPA in Maryland and Virginia, he combines over two decades of industry experience as a small business owner with academic expertise to provide students with practical insights. His research focuses on ethics in accounting, student cheating dynamics, and resilience in professional environments.
**Education:**
- PhD in Accounting, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2013
- MBA in Accounting, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2008
- BS in Psychology, Excelsior College, 2006
**Research Interests:** Dr. Emerson explores intersections between professional ethics and organizational behavior, particularly how resilience mitigates burnout and turnover. He investigates cheating behaviors in academic and professional settings through frameworks like the Fraud Diamond and Dark Triad theories. His work bridges psychological factors (e.g., self-efficacy, stress) with practical outcomes in auditing and leadership.
**Awards/Honors:** No specific awards listed, though his work on ethical decision-making and resilience has contributed significantly to academic discourse.
**Teaching & Advising:** Combines military and business leadership experience to emphasize real-world applications in coursework. Advising activities not explicitly detailed in available texts.
**Labs/Teams:** No specific labs mentioned; likely conducts research through collaborative academic networks.
