Diana Franz

Dr. Diana Franz is a Professor of Accounting at the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation, University of Toledo. She specializes in financial reporting, earnings management, and regulatory compliance. Her research explores topics such as academic integrity in online education, post-pandemic management strategies, and the impact of regulation on market dynamics. Franz holds a PhD in Accounting from Texas Tech University (1993) and an MS in Professional Accountancy from Wichita State University (1985).

Her teaching focuses on advanced accounting courses like External Financial Reporting II and Accounting Systems for Strategic Management. She has been recognized with the Beta Alpha Psi Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award (2018) and the Andrews Best Paper Award (2009). Her work frequently addresses contemporary challenges in auditing, corporate governance, and the evolving role of technology in accounting practices.

Key research themes include stock distribution signaling, PCAOB inspection efficacy, and financial statement restatements due to historical liabilities. Franz’s recent studies highlight responses to post-COVID workplace shifts and the ethical use of AI in accounting education. She maintains active involvement in professional development and curriculum design initiatives at the University of Toledo.