Rebekah Moore

Rebekah Moore, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting at James Madison University's College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Acc. from the University of Tennessee and a B.S.B.A. from the same institution. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University (2012–2018) and was an Associate in Tax at PwC (2005–2007). Her research focuses on investor perceptions of corporate tax behavior, tax disclosures in sustainability reports, and the intersection of tax policy with corporate social responsibility (CSR). She has been recognized with the Best Paper Award at the AAA Northeast Regional Meeting (2016) and a PwC INQuires Research Grant (2015). Her recent work explores tax transparency, environmental performance, and cross-cultural tax reporting practices. Moore’s research has been published in top journals such as the Journal of the American Taxation Association and Tax Notes. She actively contributes to debates on tax policy and its societal implications. Her career bridges academic research, policy analysis, and industry experience.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2012
• M.Acc., University of Tennessee, 2005
• B.S.B.A., University of Tennessee, 2004

Awards:

• Best Paper Award (AAA Northeast Regional Meeting, 2016)
• PwC INQuires Research Grant (2015)

Research Trends: Recent publications highlight tax avoidance, CSR-tax interactions, and cross-cultural tax reporting. Moore’s work emphasizes ethical tax practices and their impact on equity valuation and stakeholder trust. Her 2024 studies explore environmental performance and tax disclosures in CSR frameworks.

Grants & Advising: Funded by grants like the PwC INQuires, her research often involves interdisciplinary teams. She advises students on tax policy and CSR integration, though no formal advisee list is provided.