Nikki MacKenzie

Nikki MacKenzie is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting department at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and teaches both undergraduate and graduate-level accounting courses. Her research focuses on auditing and financial accounting, particularly auditor-client dynamics and disclosure practices.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
• M.S.A., University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business
• B.S., University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

Dr. MacKenzie's research interests lie in behavioral aspects of financial accounting and auditing. Using experimental and behavioral research methods, she investigates how auditors and clients interact, the quality of financial disclosures, and professional judgment in accounting contexts. Her work contributes to improving transparency and accountability in financial reporting.

Her research has been published in premier accounting journals including The Accounting Review, Review of Accounting Studies, and Accounting, Organizations and Society, indicating a strong impact in the field of accounting research.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, Dr. MacKenzie worked as an auditor at Ernst & Young (EY) in Atlanta and Boston. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Georgia, bringing practical industry experience into her academic work.

She advises students at both undergraduate and graduate levels and is actively involved in accounting education and research at Georgia Tech. There is no public information indicating specific grants, awards, or named research labs associated with her at this time.