Kristin Hamm

Kristin Hamm serves as an Assistant Professor at Southwest Baptist University, holding a DBA with concentration in Accounting from Anderson University, an M.Acc. in Accountancy from Missouri State University, and a B.S. in Accounting from Southwest Baptist University. She maintains active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and engages with professional bodies including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Her research centers on accounting practices within nonprofit organizations, specifically examining governance structures' impact on tax compliance and financial outcomes. Dr. Hamm investigates how board oversight influences unrelated business income profitability and tax avoidance strategies, contributing critical insights to nonprofit financial management literature.

Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on nonprofit sector financial governance, with both 2021 works analyzing intersections between organizational oversight mechanisms and fiscal performance metrics in tax-exempt entities.

Professional affiliations include membership in the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and Missouri Association of Accounting Educators. Community involvement encompasses service at South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield and coaching Upward Basketball programs.