Kyle W. Outlaw

Kyle W. Outlaw is an Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting at Samford University’s Brock School of Business. He teaches financial accounting courses and conducts research focused primarily on auditing.

Education & Certifications:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Mississippi (2023)
• M.B.A., Arkansas State University (2016)
• B.S. in Accounting, Arkansas State University (2014)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), licensed by the State of Arkansas

Research Interests: Dr. Outlaw’s scholarly focus is auditing, a core sub-discipline within accounting that examines the quality, reliability, and credibility of financial information. His work contributes to enhancing audit standards, fraud detection methodologies, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Professional Experience: Before entering academia, Dr. Outlaw practiced public accounting for two years in Little Rock, Arkansas. He subsequently taught accounting courses at Arkansas State University, the University of Mississippi, and Mississippi State University prior to joining Samford University.

Labs & Teams: While no formal laboratory is mentioned, Dr. Outlaw is an integral member of the accounting faculty team within the Brock School of Business, actively participating in curriculum development, scholarly research, and professional service activities.