Monika Causholli

Monika Causholli is the Von Allmen Endowed Professor of Accounting at the Von Allmen School of Accountancy, part of the Gatton College of Business at the University of Kentucky. She joined Gatton in 2009 after earning her PhD in Accounting from the University of Florida. Her academic roles include Director of Graduate Studies and teaching undergraduate Auditing and PhD seminars.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of Florida, 2009
  • MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 2004
  • BS, Oregon State University, 2000

Monika’s research focuses on Auditing, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting, and Regulation, with publications in top-tier journals such as The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research. Her work explores the intersection of regulatory frameworks and organizational accountability, often addressing systemic risks in financial systems.

She has received prestigious accolades, including:

• 2018 - Gatton’s Research Excellence Productivity Award
• 2022 - Gatton's Societal Impact Research Excellence Award
• 2023 - Gatton’s Research Excellence Academic Impact Award

Monika has served as an editor for Auditing, A Journal of Practice and Theory and currently sits on the editorial boards of journals like The Accounting Review and Contemporary Accounting Research, underscoring her influence in advancing accounting scholarship.