Madeline Trimble

Madeline Trimble is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Director of Engagement and Societal Impact at the College of Business, Illinois State University. She holds a Doctorate from the University of Mannheim (Germany) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University. Her academic focus spans global IFRS adoption, financial reporting impacts, audit practices, and ethical leadership in accounting.

• Doctorate: University of Mannheim
• Bachelor of Science: Eastern Illinois University

Trimble’s research explores the complexities of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) implementation, corporate ethics, and audit staff motivation. She has contributed to journals such as The International Journal of Accounting and Current Issues in Auditing, analyzing topics like earnings distributions, politically connected firms, and the value relevance of analyst forecasts.

Her recent publications emphasize trends in global accounting standardization, regulatory compliance challenges, and cost-effective strategies to enhance audit staff engagement. These works highlight interdisciplinary intersections between accounting, finance, and organizational behavior.

• AFWA Women Who Count Emerging Leader Award (2024)
• Illinois CPA Society Outstanding Educator Award (2023)
• Manahan Family Award for Teaching Excellence in Business (2021)
• AFWA’s Women Who Count Academic Award (2020)
• Professor of the Year (ISU Student Accounting Society, 2018)

As a faculty advisor for ISU’s Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) chapter, Trimble supports student professional development. She has led initiatives in teaching excellence and societal impact, reflecting her commitment to advancing accounting education and ethical practices.