Hannah Richards

Hannah Richards is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Winthrop University's College of Business and Technology. She specializes in financial accounting and auditing, focusing on how auditor turnover impacts corporate events and financial reporting systems. Dr. Richards holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington, alongside an MBA and B.S. in Accounting from Mississippi College.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Texas at Arlington
• MBA in Finance, Mississippi College
• B.S. in Accounting, Mississippi College

Research Interests: Her work examines the intersection of auditing practices and corporate transparency, with a focus on uncovering insights about financial reporting integrity through auditor turnover patterns. She combines empirical analysis with regulatory frameworks to inform auditing standards.

Awards:

• Recipient of the T. E. Lott Silver Medal (2014) for achieving the second-highest CPA exam scores in Mississippi.

Professional Experience: Previously worked as an auditor at Harper, Rains, Knight & Company, P.A., where she earned her CPA license. Her industry experience enriches her academic contributions.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or research teams mentioned, though her work aligns with broader accounting and auditing research initiatives at Winthrop.