Kelly A Darnell

Kelly A Darnell is a Lecturer I in the Accounting Department at The University of Tampa, where she teaches Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting. She holds a B.S. from Florida State University (2014) and an M.S. in Accounting from The University of Tampa (2016). As a Certified Public Accountant, her professional experience spans public accounting, internal audit, and consulting with expertise in financial statement and compliance audits.

Her research interests focus on:

• Financial accounting methodologies
• Auditing standards and practices
• Compliance frameworks across regulated industries
• Managerial accounting systems

She maintains active affiliations with:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• EY Alumni Network
• Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority

Notable recognitions include:

• Graduate Assistantship Award
• Garnet & Gold Scholar distinction
• Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies
• NASBA Ethical Leadership Certification