معرفی
Gary Fleischman is a Professor of Accounting at Texas Tech University's Rawls College of Business, where he has served as co-advisor for the Accounting PhD program and PhD Coordinator (2017-2024). With over 34 years of teaching experience, he previously taught at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1995–2000) and the University of Wyoming (2000–2013). Fleischman has received 27 teaching/research awards, including two since joining Texas Tech.
His research focuses on ethics, taxation, and accounting, with 16 publications in Financial Times Top 50 journals and 2,700+ Google Scholar citations. He contributes to the Journal of Business Ethics and Issues in Accounting Education as a reviewer. Key interests include ethical leadership, earnings management, and corporate social responsibility.
Fleischman's work bridges accounting practices with ethical decision-making, addressing topics like cybersecurity investment, workplace bullying, and managerial responses to revenue declines.
Education
- PhD in Business Accounting, Texas Tech University
- Master of Science in Taxation, San Jose State University
- Master of Science in Accounting, California State University, Chico
Research Highlights
Fleischman examines the intersection of ethics and business practices, particularly in taxation and accounting. Recent work explores how ethical frameworks influence managerial decisions, such as labor cost reductions and cybersecurity investments. His studies often emphasize real-world implications for organizations and employees.
Awards
- 27+ teaching/research awards across institutions
Advising & Leadership
- PhD Coordinator (2017–2024)
- Co-advisor for Texas Tech’s Accounting PhD program
Labs/Teams
Active in the Lyons School of Accounting’s research initiatives, focusing on ethics in management and financial practices.
