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Dennis M. Lopez is an Associate Professor of Accounting at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Arkansas, an MBA from George Washington University, and a B.B.A. from the University of Puerto Rico. His teaching experience includes principles of accounting, auditing, and financial statement analysis, with prior roles at the University of Puerto Rico and as an auditor at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Dr. Lopez’s research focuses on audit quality, earnings management, and the impact of workload compression on auditor performance. He also investigates non-profit organizations and forensic accounting issues. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, and Accounting Horizons.
Key research themes include geographic distance effects on internal control reporting, audit market dynamics in healthcare sectors, and the role of auditor specialization in enhancing accounting quality. His publications consistently address auditing challenges in both public and non-profit sectors, with a focus on improving transparency and regulatory compliance.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his prolific publication record reflects significant scholarly contributions. He has advised no listed students but has contributed to education through teaching and professional auditing roles. His work intersects with federal and state-level auditing standards, particularly in healthcare and governmental contexts.
