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Lucas Woodward is an Associate Professor of Business and Accounting at King University. He holds a BBA and MAcc from East Tennessee State University. His professional experience includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers (audit senior associate), Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office (auditor), and Wicked Weed Brewing (Senior Financial Accountant). He is a licensed CPA in Tennessee and a Tennessee Society of CPAs member.
Education:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), East Tennessee State University
- Master of Accountancy (MAcc), East Tennessee State University
Research Interests:
Dr. Woodward focuses on quantifying climate change's business impacts, the audit profession’s evolving role in global business, and audit quality through regulatory enforcement. His expertise spans auditing standards (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley), financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting practices.
Teaching & Advocacy:
He emphasizes accounting’s foundational role in societal organization and career versatility. His teaching spans principles of accounting to managerial accounting, with prior experience as an adjunct lecturer at ETSU. He aims to cultivate critical thinking and practical application of accounting principles.
Professional Background:
- PwC: Audits for Technology, Products & Services sector
- Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office: Audits of state-funded universities
- Wicked Weed Brewing: Financial statement management and cost analysis
Labs/Teams: No specific labs mentioned, but collaborates with academic and professional accounting networks.
