معرفی
Ganesh Krishnamoorthy is Professor of Accounting at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business, where he served as Accounting Group Chair from 2016-2021. With a PhD in Accounting from the University of Southern California, he holds professional accounting certifications as a CPA in the US and CA in India, bringing international experience from working in public accounting across India, Liberia, and the United States.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Accounting, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
- MS in Accounting, Bowling Green State University, Ohio
- Master in Commerce, University of Delhi, India
Professor Krishnamoorthy's research focuses on corporate governance, audit judgment, and internal auditing, with his work having significant impact on both academic and practitioner communities. His research has been cited over 5,500 times and has drawn attention from policy-making institutions like the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial reporting and audit processes.
Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on the intersection of corporate governance structures and audit quality, with particular emphasis on audit committee effectiveness, industry expertise, and communication dynamics between auditors and governance bodies. His research employs diverse methodologies including survey research, experimental designs, and archival analysis to examine how governance mechanisms impact financial reporting quality and audit processes.
His notable awards and recognitions include:
- Twice recipient of the Notable Contribution to the Auditing Literature Award (2012, 2021)
- Recipient of the Innovations in Auditing and Assurance Education Award
- Best Paper Award at the 2019 Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand
- Multiple nominations for Northeastern University Excellence in Teaching Award (2009, 2011, 2013)
- Grant from the Foundation for Auditing Research in the Netherlands (approx. $250,000) for project with researchers from the Netherlands and Belgium (2018-2021)
Professor Krishnamoorthy has secured research funding from prestigious organizations including the Foundation for Auditing Research, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, The Deloitte & Touche Foundation, Ernst & Young, and Harcourt General. He serves or has served on the editorial boards of several leading journals including Accounting Horizons, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, Issues in Accounting Education, and International Journal of Auditing. He is frequently invited to speak at national and international forums such as the Boston Stock Exchange, US Federation of Schools of Accountancy, The Institute of Internal Auditors, and The American Accounting Association.
His research activities are supported through collaborations with international scholars and engagement with professional accounting organizations. He has presented his work at numerous international conferences and seminars, including the 15th International Conference of The Japanese Accounting Review and the 33rd Audit & Assurance Conference of the British Accounting & Finance Association.
