Lauren Milbach

Lauren Milbach is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Accountancy and the Steve & Sherri Sanders Fellow at the Adkerson School of Accountancy, Mississippi State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University (2019), an M.Acc. and B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Missouri (2007 and 2007), and a B.A. in Spanish (2005).

Her research focuses on

• Capital Markets
• Financial Accounting
• Bank Risk Management
• Risk Governance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting for Income Taxes
• International Accounting Quality and Economic Development

Her recent publication, "Digital Marketing for CPA Firms" (CPA Journal, 2025), explores modern marketing strategies for accounting practices. She has presented at AAA conferences, ECGI, and the Academy of International Business, addressing topics like bank governance, systemic risk, and regulatory frameworks.