Matthew Hayes

Matthew Hayes is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business. He transitioned from an auditing career to academia after completing his PhD, previously teaching at the University of Michigan - Dearborn. His research focuses on behavioral biases and personality traits influencing financial reporting processes, particularly narcissism's impact on accounting judgments and decisions.

• Education: PhD in Accounting (Arizona State University), MBA & BS in Accounting (SUNY Buffalo)

His work examines how individual and interpersonal factors shape accounting estimates, earnings management, and whistleblowing intentions. He has published extensively on narcissism's role in organizational accounting behaviors and generational differences in managerial responses.

Teaching focuses on advanced accounting courses including ACC 402. His research integrates insights from psychology and organizational behavior to improve understanding of ethical and decision-making challenges in accounting contexts.