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Gilda M. Agacer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Monmouth University, affiliated with the Leon Hess Business School. She holds a Ph.D. and MBA from the University of South Carolina and a B.A. from the University of the East, Philippines. Her academic work focuses on accounting education and ethical practices in accounting.
- Ph.D., University of South Carolina
- M.B.A., University of South Carolina
- B.A., University of the East, Philippines
Her research interests include managerial accounting, cost accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, ethics, environmental accounting, and assurance of learning. She has conducted cross-cultural studies on ethical decision-making and auditor independence, particularly in international contexts such as the Middle East and between the Philippines and the United States.
The recent scholarly articles reflect a strong emphasis on ethics in business education and auditing practices across diverse cultural and regional settings. Her work bridges pedagogical assessment with real-world ethical challenges in accounting, contributing to both academic and professional discourse in emerging economies and comparative education.
Scientific Awards:
- Service Award, Leon Hess Business School (2005)
- Teaching Award, Leon Hess Business School (2002)
- Summer Research Grants from the Leon Hess Business School Business Council (2004, 2006, 2008)
Dr. Agacer has been actively involved in curriculum development and assessment, particularly in evaluating student learning outcomes in business education. Although no formal list of advisees is provided, her teaching portfolio includes key courses such as Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Accounting for Managers at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has received institutional research support through multiple summer grants, indicating sustained scholarly engagement.
There is no mention of formal research labs or collaborative teams, but her work appears to be individually and regionally focused, often presented at academic conferences like the Mid-Atlantic American Accounting Association and international forums in Berlin.
