Morris Stocks

Morris H. Stocks is a Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy at the Patterson School of Accountancy within the University of Mississippi. He has held significant administrative roles including Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Interim Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellor for Planning and Operations, and Dean of the Patterson School. His academic career spans over three decades, commencing in 1991.

Education:

• B.S. in Accounting, Trevecca Nazarene College (1977)
• M.S. in Accounting, Middle Tennessee State University (1984)
• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of South Carolina (1991)

Research Interests: Stocks focuses on accounting practices, audit firm behavior, tax policy, professional ethics, and educational outcomes. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like Prospect Theory with real-world applications in auditing, tax compliance, and organizational decision-making. He also explores the intersection of technology (e.g., ERP systems) with accounting processes.

Publications: Over 25 peer-reviewed articles address topics ranging from CPA firm mergers and ethical exemplification to internal control systems in religious institutions. Recent work examines multidisciplinary practices in accounting and the impact of gender on recruitment.

Awards:

• 1998 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award (University of Mississippi’s highest teaching honor)

Leadership & Grants: As academic administrator, Stocks guided the University through significant growth phases. His grants and initiatives prioritized curriculum development and undergraduate education. No formal student advising list is published, though his administrative roles involved mentoring faculty.

Labs/Teams: Led the Patterson School’s academic programs and university-wide initiatives during his tenure as Dean and Provost.