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Kristian G. Mortenson serves as Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, holding this position since 2018 after prior appointments at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Oregon State University. His academic work centers on behavioral accounting, examining intersections between economics, psychology, and accounting decision-making processes.
His educational credentials include:
- PhD in Accounting, University of Arizona
- MSA in Accounting, University of Arizona
- MS in Applied Economics, Utah State University
- BS in Accounting and Economics, Utah State University
Mortenson's research investigates how individuals utilize accounting information for decisions that frequently diverge from economic predictions, alongside corporate applications of accounting data for operational choices. He pioneers integration of big data analytics, machine learning, and SAP enterprise systems into accounting frameworks, challenging traditional methodologies through technological innovation and behavioral insights.
His 2017-2018 publications reveal consistent exploration of behavioral phenomena across compensation design, educational assessment, and technology adoption. Key themes include psychological factors in employee contract selection, student overconfidence mitigation, enterprise system integration challenges, and visualization techniques for accounting flows—demonstrating cross-disciplinary applications of behavioral accounting principles.
Professionally active in the American Accounting Association, Institute of Management Accountants, and AICPA, Mortenson focuses on developing flexible thinking in managerial accounting education. His Fall 2025 teaching load includes Principles of Accounting II and Accounting Information Systems, emphasizing cost management, data analytics, and enterprise risk controls within corporate environments.
