Luis Cedeno

Luis Cedeno serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and International Business at the University of Houston Downtown, where he has taught extensively since 2016 across undergraduate and graduate programs. His current teaching portfolio includes multiple sections of Accounting Information Systems, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting sequences, and specialized Management Information Systems courses including SAP Enterprise Systems and Information Security Management.

His academic credentials include:

• MS in Accounting from University of Houston - Clear Lake
• MS in Management Information Systems from University of Houston - Clear Lake
• BS in Management Information Systems from University of Houston - Clear Lake

Dr. Cedeno's research centers on critical intersections between accounting practices and information technology, with primary focus on Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Planning, IT Security frameworks, and specialized auditing methodologies for financial and IT systems. His work emphasizes practical implementation of security controls within accounting information systems to mitigate business risks.

His scholarly contributions, while concentrated in professional presentations, demonstrate consistent thematic focus on applying fundamental security principles to prevent data breaches and ensure operational resilience. The 2015 journal article and subsequent conference presentations collectively address control deficiencies in IT environments, highlighting how basic security measures can protect organizational assets.

Professional service includes active participation in UHD's Graduate Council and International & Study Abroad Committee (2023-2024), departmental curriculum development, and Search Committee leadership. His industry background as an Information Systems Auditor at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital (2006-2012) and Harris County Auditor's Office (2012-2015) directly informs his practical teaching approach. Current certifications include CISA (earned December 2024), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and SAP University Alliance credentials.