Lawrence Chui

Lawrence Chui is a Professor of Accounting at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, where he has served since 2010 after earning his PhD from the University of North Texas. A certified public accountant (CPA) and certified fraud examiner (CFE), he teaches financial accounting and auditing across undergraduate and graduate programs while maintaining active research in judgment and decision-making processes within auditing contexts.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, University of North Texas
• M.Acc in Accountancy, Truman State University
• BSBA in Finance, Truman State University

Chui's research investigates cognitive and behavioral dimensions of auditing, with particular focus on fraud-risk assessment, ethical decision-making, and perspective-taking in audit processes. His work examines how auditors process evidence under different framing conditions, navigate cultural differences in ethical judgments, and implement continuous monitoring technologies. This scholarship bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with practical audit applications, emphasizing real-world implications for audit quality and professional skepticism development.

His publication trajectory reveals evolving emphasis from foundational cognitive biases in auditing (2010-2016) toward contemporary challenges including forensic perspective integration, cross-cultural ethical relativism, and technological innovation in continuous monitoring. Recent work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary connections between auditing, cognitive psychology, and organizational behavior.

Scientific Awards:

• Frank Coglitore Teaching Award for Outstanding Accounting Professor (2023, 2014)
• Deloitte Faculty Fellowship (2022-2024, 2014-2016)
• OCB Julie Hays Teaching Award (2021)
• American Accounting Association Public Interest Section Outstanding Service Award (2016)

Chui contributes to professional discourse through Star Tribune's 'Outside Consultant' column and WalletHub, while his teaching philosophy centers on educating the 'whole person' beyond technical accounting skills. His Deloitte Faculty Fellowships represent significant industry-academia research partnerships, though specific grant details beyond these fellowships aren't documented. Professional service includes active membership in the American Accounting Association, Association of Fraud Examiners, and American Institute of CPAs.

He maintains strong connections to practical accounting through prior experience as a staff accountant at Truman State University and business analyst at the Missouri Department of Transportation, enriching his classroom instruction with real-world insights.