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Grace M. Conway is an Associate Professor in the Accounting and Law Department at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Adelphi University. She is based in Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise and contributes actively to academic and professional discourse in accounting and ethics.
Education:
- M.A. in Economics, New School for Social Research, Graduate Faculty
- B.A. in Accounting, Queens College, CUNY
Her research and teaching focus on Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Accounting Theory, and Ethics. She investigates ethical perceptions among accounting students and professionals, particularly in the context of economic crises, regulatory reforms like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and changes in the AICPA curriculum. Her work examines gender differences, educational effectiveness, and the impact of professional requirements such as the 150-hour rule.
Her publications reveal a strong trend in behavioral and normative accounting research, especially how external pressures like economic downturns influence ethical decision-making in the profession. Much of her work is co-authored with researchers like N. Koumbiadis and J. Angel, and appears in journals such as the Journal of Finance and Accounting and Managerial Auditing Journal.
Scientific Awards:
- Recipient of 2009 Best Paper Award at the Annual London Conference
- Distinguished Faculty Excellence Award, presented by the Senior Class of 2006, Adelphi University, November 19, 2005
Grace M. Conway advises on ethical training and curriculum development in accounting education. She is professionally active as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Accounting Association. While no grants or student advising details are listed, her invited seminars and conference leadership highlight her role as a thought leader in accounting ethics and financial reporting practices.
She has delivered invited presentations at Adelphi University, including seminars on Bankruptcy, the New Rules and Cash Management, indicating applied expertise beyond academia.
