Laura McNally

Laura McNally is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Pacific University, Oregon, where she has taught since 2017. With over 20 years of professional experience in accounting, audit, and taxation, she instructs courses including Accounting I/II, Income Tax Accounting, Advanced Tax, Auditing, and MBA Healthcare accounting modules. She mentors students academically and serves on university committees.

Education

• MBA, University of South Dakota, 1998 (Beta Gamma Sigma member)
• CPA, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1986 (passed all exam parts on first attempt)
• BBA in Accounting, University of Hawaii, 1982

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Pacific University (2017–present)
• Owner, Laura McNally CPA Prof LLC (1999–2017)
• Audit Manager, KPMG (1986–1991)
• Cost Accounting Staff, Bank of Hawaii (1983–1986)
• Internal Auditor, Peoples Saving Bank (1982–1983)

Research Interests

McNally's expertise spans practical and theoretical accounting, auditing standards, and tax regulation, informed by her extensive industry background and instructional design work for WileyPLUS.

Awards and Honors

• Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Advising and Grants

She actively advises students on academic progression and graduation pathways. No grants are mentioned.

Service and Leadership

• University Standards and Appeals Board
• University Retirement Committee
• South Dakota Investment Council (overseeing state retirement funds)
• Youth Business Adventure organizer (business camp for high schoolers)
• Co-Chair, Black Hills Roundup PRCA Rodeo (top-five national ranking during tenure)

Instructional Contributions

For 20+ years, she developed content for WileyPLUS, trained faculty on the platform, and ensured textbook accuracy across North America.