Donald Deis

Dr. Donald Deis is the Ennis & Virginia Joslin Endowed Chair and Regents Professor of Accounting at the College of Business, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He joined the faculty in 2004 and holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University (1988), an MBA (1977), and a BA (1975), all from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Texas) and Certified Fraud Examiner.

His research focuses on audit economics, earnings management, forensic accounting, privatization of government services, corporate social responsibility, and governmental/nonprofit financial reporting. Notable contributions include studies on audit firm selection in local governments, privatization impacts, and sustainability reporting standards.

Dr. Deis has been awarded the Texas A&M University System Regent Professor Award (2015). His publications span audit risk, innovation economics, and public sector accounting practices. Prior to TAMUCC, he held faculty positions at Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

His work bridges academic research and practical applications, particularly in government auditing and nonprofit financial transparency. He has collaborated on projects for Louisiana’s transportation and correctional systems, emphasizing cost-benefit analysis and privatization outcomes.