Matt Bjornsen

Dr. Matt Bjornsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics within the College of Business & Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). He has previously taught at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Oklahoma State University and brings professional experience from Deloitte & Touche and a small CPA firm. He holds an active CPA license in Nebraska and is a member of the American Accounting Association.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, an MBA in Accounting, and a B.S. in Accounting, all from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Bjornsen's research centers on financial accounting, with interests in international accounting, accounting policy, and auditing. His work has been published in premier journals such as Accounting Horizons, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, and Journal of International Accounting Research. He has presented his research at regional, national, and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of accounting scholarship.

Although specific recent articles are not listed, his publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with core issues in financial and international accounting, reflecting a strong methodological and theoretical foundation in the discipline.

• Excellence in Reviewing Award, Financial Accounting and Reporting Section, American Accounting Association
• Best Paper Award, Mountain Business Plains Conference
• College of Business & Technology (CBT) Outstanding Faculty Award for Scholarship
• John Becker Faculty Incentive Fund

Dr. Bjornsen has served as a reviewer for several academic journals, including the Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Finance, Pacific Accounting Review, and Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting. While no formal advising or grant information is provided, his active research, professional service, and recognition suggest sustained scholarly productivity and institutional contribution.

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