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Dr. Hrishikesh Desai is an Associate Professor of Accounting with Tenure at Arkansas State University (A-State), where he also serves as the Director of the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) with Data Analytics program within the Neil Griffin College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Melbourne and has prior academic experience as a Tutor at the University of Melbourne and a Chazen Visiting Scholar at Columbia Business School.
Research Interests: His research spans a broad spectrum of contemporary accounting issues, including accounting regulation, fraud examination, corporate governance, executive compensation, financial reporting, emerging technologies (particularly AI and blockchain), judgment and decision-making, inter-firm relationships, sustainability reporting, social media disclosures, healthcare economics, personal finance, and taxation.
Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a strong focus on the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain into accounting education, auditing, and regulatory compliance. Key themes include the use of conversational AI for fraud detection, explainable AI for financial audits, blockchain applications in curricula and smart contracts, and the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on accounting education. His work combines empirical, experimental, and theoretical methods to address practical challenges in modern accounting.
- Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Outstanding Reviewer Award, AFAANZ Conference (2024)
- Notable Contribution to the Literature Award, AAA AIS Section (2024)
- CMA Opportunity Scholarship, IMA (2023)
- Excellence in Reviewing Awards, AAA IAS and FARS Sections (2022)
- Multiple scholarships and awards from the University of Melbourne and other institutions
Advising and Grants: Dr. Desai actively supervises student research, with his advisees winning awards at university symposia and securing competitive research grants. He has secured significant external research funding, including a $25.61 million Arkansas Department of Human Services contract (2025), a $2.07 million DHS grant (2024), and multiple grants from ADHE, ABI, ACFE, and internal university sources, demonstrating strong research leadership and external support.
Professional Engagement: He is actively involved in the academic and professional community, serving as a faculty advisor for the CFA Institute Research Challenge and delivering invited presentations on AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity in accounting at conferences such as ARCPA and ICAI.
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