Peter Aghimien

Peter Aghimien is an Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting at the University of Louisville's College of Business, where he is affiliated with the AACSB-accredited School of Accountancy. He holds a DBA (1986), MBA (1981), and BSBA (1980) from Louisiana Tech University and The Ohio State University, respectively. A certified public accountant, chartered global management accountant, and fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, he has extensive teaching experience across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S., spanning undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. His professional background includes consulting in accounting, banking, and international business. He has been honored as a Fulbright Scholar (2002) and received the Outstanding Educator Award (2003) from the Indiana CPA Society.

• Education: DBA in Accounting (Louisiana Tech, 1986), MBA in Accounting (Louisiana Tech, 1981), BSBA in Accounting/Economics (Ohio State, 1980).

Research Interests: His scholarly work focuses on auditing, international accounting standards, and financial accounting practices, with contributions to peer-reviewed journals in these domains. He also explores the intersection of management accounting with global business strategies.

• Awards: Fulbright Scholar (U.S. Government, 2002), Outstanding Educator (Indiana CPA Society, 2003).

Leadership: Previously served as Dean and Department Chair, demonstrating administrative leadership in higher education. His expertise bridges academic rigor and professional practice, reflecting his dual career in academia and consulting.