Lawrence D. Morriss Jr.

Lawrence D. Morriss Jr. serves as a Professor in the Accounting department of the School of Business at the University of Kansas, with dual affiliations in both Accounting and Finance academic areas.

His educational background includes:

• M.S. in Finance from the University of Missouri, Kansas City
• B.S. in Accounting from the University of Missouri, Columbia

Professor Morriss specializes in forensic accounting disciplines, with deep expertise in financial fraud detection, forensic valuation, and financial statement analysis. His professional certifications as a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) establish him as a leading practitioner in financial forensic investigations and business valuation. He integrates real-world forensic accounting cases into his curriculum, emphasizing ethical financial practices and regulatory compliance.

He maintains active professional engagement through Capitol Federal Hall, Room 4108, where he provides specialized instruction in forensic accounting methodologies and financial analysis techniques.