Eileen Z. Taylor

Eileen Z. Taylor is a Professor of Accounting and Director of the Undergraduate Accounting Program at North Carolina State University's Poole College of Management. She specializes in whistleblowing, ethics, and data security, with a focus on their intersections with professional accountability and organizational dynamics. Taylor holds a Ph.D., MAC, and BS from the University of South Florida.

Her research explores ethical decision-making in accounting, fraud detection, and the role of technology in data governance. Key contributions include her work on auditor independence, critical thinking in accounting education, and the Routledge Handbook of Accounting Ethics (2021). Taylor is a CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a 2018 Poole Advisory Board Scholar.

Publications span topics like data classification strategies, prosocial behavior in organizations, and the ethical implications of blockchain technology. Recent articles emphasize grand challenges in corporate accountability and the value of contentious auditors in fraud detection.

She has received grants, including the 2019 Poole College Summer Research Award, and collaborates with industry experts to bridge academia and practice. Taylor's teaching integrates ethics into core curricula, reflecting her commitment to fostering critical thinking and professional integrity.