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Kerry Inger serves as a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business, where she teaches accounting and tax courses both domestically and internationally (including at the University of Regensburg in Germany). Her academic credentials include a PhD in Philosophy, Business from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2012), complemented by master's and bachelor's degrees in Accountancy and Accounting from the University of Florida (2003).
Her educational qualifications are:
- PhD in Philosophy, Business from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (2012)
- MA in Accountancy—Tax from the University of Florida (2003)
- BS in Accounting from the University of Florida (2003)
Dr. Inger's research centers on the critical intersection of financial accounting and corporate taxation, with expanding focus on sustainability accounting and AI applications. She examines tax avoidance behaviors within corporate social responsibility frameworks, stakeholder perceptions of tax transparency, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on tax preparation services and accounting education. Her work bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical tax policy implications, addressing contemporary challenges in regulatory compliance and technological disruption.
Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a pronounced shift toward artificial intelligence's role in tax services and accounting education, while maintaining strong engagement with tax transparency, avoidance behaviors, and sustainability reporting. Her work appears consistently in premier journals including The Accounting Review and The Journal of the American Taxation Association, with significant media attention from the Wall Street Journal, CFO Magazine, Bloomberg, and Politico.
Her teaching excellence has been recognized through:
- Auburn University's Gerald and Emily Leischuck Endowed Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Award
- Harbert College's Lowder and McCartney teaching awards
Dr. Inger has developed innovative tax research cases and educational materials, including an annotated bibliography of tax cases. While specific grant details aren't provided, her extensive publication record spanning tax policy, AI applications, and sustainability accounting indicates active research funding and scholarly engagement. Her international teaching experience in Germany further demonstrates global academic contributions.
