Jacob Shortt

Jacob Shortt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting and Information Systems from Virginia Tech. His professional experience includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, and Bank of America, with a focus on audit, risk advisory, and regulatory consulting. He is a licensed CPA in North Carolina and actively contributes to educational initiatives through CPE courses.

Research & Interests:
His work emphasizes the application of AI in accounting, including machine learning, NLP, and automation to streamline audit processes, enhance compliance, and improve financial reporting. He advocates for integrating AI as a complementary tool for accountants rather than a replacement.

Awards:

• Teaching Excellence Award

Key Contributions:
Authored Becker's AI-focused CPE article, exploring AI's role in audit automation, regulatory analysis, and ethical considerations. His work highlights challenges like data quality and the need for human oversight.