Deborah H. Turner

Deborah H. Turner is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has held significant leadership roles including Associate Dean, Area Coordinator of Accounting, and Director of Undergraduate Programs. She earned her Ph.D. from Georgia State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Georgia, with prior professional experience at Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC) in audit and tax for diverse industries.

Her research focuses on financial reporting and managerial decision making using cost-based information. Her work bridges academic rigor with practical application in corporate finance and operations. She has published in top-tier journals such as Management Accounting, Accounting Horizons, Advances in Taxation, and Issues in Accounting Education.

The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on enhancing decision-making through accurate financial and cost data, with strong implications for investment analysis, corporate transparency, and educational practices in accounting. Her research integrates empirical findings with pedagogical innovation.

Scientific Awards:

• AWSCPA Literary Award (twice)
• AWSCPA Educator of the Year
• Georgia Society of CPAs Accounting Educator of the Year
• Hesburgh Teaching Fellowship
• Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teacher Award
• Multiple teaching awards from Undergraduate, Evening MBA, and Executive MBA programs
• Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)

Professor Turner has been actively involved in advising and executive education, serving as a consultant and educator for major corporations including Cisco, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard, McKesson, Siemens, and Southern Company. She has not received grants explicitly mentioned, but her consulting roles reflect applied research impact and industry partnerships. She has also led curriculum development and teaching excellence initiatives within the Scheller College.

She is a member of key professional organizations including the American Institute of CPAs, Georgia Society of CPAs, American Accounting Association, and has served as Past-President of both the Atlanta Chapter of Financial Executives International and the Georgia Affiliate of the American Woman’s Society of CPAs. These roles underscore her leadership beyond the classroom and her commitment to advancing the accounting profession.