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Dr. Mary Sasmaz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, bringing dual professional credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) alongside 15+ years of field experience in public accounting and family office finance.
Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (2019) and Master of Accountancy (2005) from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Miami University (1998).
Research focuses on behavioral taxation dynamics and personal finance systems, with specialized expertise in entrepreneurial family wealth management, work-life balance structures in accounting professions, and financial literacy initiatives across demographic groups. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical financial planning applications.
Recent publications reveal a pronounced emphasis on social influences in tax compliance, accounting education innovation, and longitudinal analysis of academic inbreeding in faculty hiring—demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between behavioral economics, organizational psychology, and accounting pedagogy.
Recognition includes:
- 2022 AAA Ohio Region Best Review Award
- 2019 AAA Mid-Atlantic Region Best Paper Award for Teaching Innovation
- 2016 Center for Audit Quality Research Grant
Teaching responsibilities encompass Foundations of Accounting I and Essentials of Personal Finance, where her industry background directly informs curriculum development. She actively mentors students on career progression strategies while researching organizational support systems for work-life integration in high-pressure accounting environments.
