Jeremiah W. Bentley

Jeremiah W. Bentley is an Associate Professor and Richard Dieter MS '66 & Susan C. Dieter Faculty Fellow in the Department of Accounting at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. His academic roles include teaching and research in managerial accounting, financial accounting, and performance evaluation. He holds a PhD in Management (Accounting) from Cornell University (2016), alongside MS, MAcc, and BS degrees from Brigham Young University.

• PhD Management (Accounting), Cornell University, 2016
• MS Management, Cornell University, 2015
• MAcc, Brigham Young University, 2010
• BS Accounting, Brigham Young University, 2010

His research interests focus on managerial accounting, performance reporting, and ethical aspects of financial communication. Recent studies explore audit disclosure impacts, behavioral biases in reporting, and methodological advancements in accounting research. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Glen McLaughlin Prize (2024) and the Lybrand Silver Medal (2020).

• Awards: Glen McLaughlin Prize (2024), Jim Bulloch Award (2023), Isenberg Outstanding Research Award (2021), and Lybrand Silver Medal (2020).

Bentley’s publications address topics like audit transparency, non-GAAP reporting, and narrative strategies to reduce operational distortion. He emphasizes practical applications of accounting research to improve managerial decision-making and ethical practices.