Debra T. Sinclair

Debra T. Sinclair is an Associate Professor at the Kate Tiedemann College of Business, University of South Florida, specializing in Accounting and Business disciplines. Her research focuses on asset tracing, financial crime prevention, securities valuation, and sustainability programs. She holds an MBA from Drexel University, a PhD in Accounting from Temple University, and a B.S. in Accounting from the University of South Florida.

• Educations:
  • Ph.D. in Accounting, Temple University
  • M.B.A., Drexel University
  • B.S. in Accounting, University of South Florida

Her research interests include forensic accounting techniques, legal compliance in financial sectors, and institutional sustainability efforts. Notable collaborations include work on domestic asset tracing methodologies and the legal implications of asset protection trusts. She has been recognized with the 2015-2016 Delta Sigma Pi Silver Helmet Award for long-term service to the organization.

• Awards:
  • Delta Sigma Pi Silver Helmet Award (2015)

Dr. Sinclair has contributed to 16 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles on financial crime investigation and sustainability initiatives at USFSP. Her work bridges accounting practices, legal frameworks, and institutional development.