Lucy U. Diala

Dr. Lucy U. Diala serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno. She teaches Cost Accounting (ACCT 132), Managerial Accounting (MBA 213), and Business Ethics (MBA 289T), integrating real-world consulting experience from government-sponsored small business projects into her pedagogy. Her office is PB236 with contact number 559.278.3077.

Education:

• D.B.A., Accounting, Jacksonville University, 2018
• M.B.A., Florida A&M University, 2013
• Master of Landscape Architecture, Florida A&M University, 2007
• B.S., Architecture, University of Jos, Nigeria, 2000

Her research centers on accounting ethics, ESG integration, and corporate governance mechanisms including board interlocks and SOX 404 controls. She pioneers pedagogical innovations examining HyFlex learning environments and ethical decision-making, with case studies presented at American Accounting Association conferences.

Recent publications reveal growing emphasis on sustainability accounting and technology-ethics intersections, notably her 2024 board interlocks case study and 2023 ESG integration research. The 2023 HyFlex-whistleblowing study demonstrates her focus on educational technology's behavioral implications.

Awards:

• 2025 Excellence in Accounting Ethics Education Award (AAA Public Interest, Ethics and Sustainability Section)
• 2024 UN PRME Faculty Teaching Award - Accounting & Finance Discipline
• 2024 Honorable Mention, George Krull/Grant Thornton EDGE Award (AICPA/CIMA)

Dr. Diala actively contributes to accounting education through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications in the Journal of Accounting and Finance. While specific grant funding isn't documented, her research addresses critical gaps in ethical business practices and pedagogical effectiveness. No formal advisee relationships are listed in available materials.