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Robert Rankin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the College of Business, East Texas A&M University, a position he has held since 2013. With nearly 20 years of management accounting experience in Fortune 500 companies, he brings real-world expertise to the classroom and serves as a mentor for students, particularly first-generation university attendees.
His educational background includes a DBA in Advanced Accounting from Northcentral University (2016), an MBA in Finance from Texas Tech University (1990), a B.A. in Korean from the Defense Language Institute (1987), and a BBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (1985).
Dr. Rankin's research focuses on Management Accounting, Accounting Ethics, and Experiential Learning in Accounting. He is passionate about influencing business decision-makers through accounting and has developed teaching cases to enhance students' critical thinking skills. His work emphasizes the application of accounting concepts to real-world scenarios and the ethical dimensions of managerial accounting.
His recent publications span auditing ethics, public-private partnerships, cost accounting dilemmas, and cross-cultural ethical reasoning. These works reflect a strong commitment to advancing accounting education and addressing ethical challenges in the profession, with a particular focus on pedagogical innovations and practical applications.
Dr. Rankin has been recognized with several awards, including:
- First Place in the American Accounting Association/Institute of Management Accountants Educational Teaching Case Competition for "Troubled Waters: An Outsourced Ethical Dilemma" (2019)
- Second Place in the same competition for "Higher Degrees of an Ethical Dilemma" (2017)
- Third Place for "The Chicken or Egg: Hatching a New and Innovative Introduction" (2016)
- Outstanding Teacher from the National Society of Leadership and Success (2016)
As an educator, Dr. Rankin mentors students through career exploration projects and teaches courses such as Cost Accounting (ACCT 412) and Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 326). He encourages students to evaluate career criteria including location, compensation, and culture, to make informed post-graduation decisions. His dedication to student success extends beyond academics to their professional and personal development.
While the text does not detail specific research labs or teams, Dr. Rankin collaborates with colleagues on publications and participates in university initiatives, such as field trips to local industries and partnerships with organizations like the IRS Criminal Investigation unit for hands-on learning experiences.
