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Jillian Alderman is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Department Chair of Accounting, Finance and Real Estate at Pepperdine University's Graziadio Business School. A licensed CPA (Florida) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), she combines professional experience as a former Deloitte auditor with academic expertise. Her interdisciplinary research examines how individual traits, backgrounds, and societal factors influence organizational outcomes.
- PhD in Accounting, University of Central Florida
- MS in Accounting, University of Central Florida
- BBA in Accounting, University of Central Florida
Jillian's research spans forensic accounting, business law, auditing, technology, corporate governance, investor decision-making, ESG reporting, faith/religiosity, and DEI. Her work explores contemporary issues like technology's impact on accounting, fraud detection, and the intersection of personal beliefs with financial choices.
Recent publications highlight trends in corporate governance, leadership transitions, and the behavioral impacts of technology. Her work addresses both theoretical and practical challenges in modern accounting and decision-making frameworks.
- Howard A. White Award for Teaching Excellence (2021)
- John Nicks Memorial Service Award (2023)
As an editorial board member of Advances in Accounting and Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, she contributes to academic discourse. Research grants from FINRA Investor Education Foundation, AICPA, and S&P Global support her investigations into financial decision-making and accountability.
