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Stephen K. Asare serves as the KPMG Professor in Accounting at the Fisher School of Accounting within the Warrington College of Business, University of Florida. He teaches attestation and financial reporting courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs.
His educational background includes:
- JD, Cum Laude, University of Florida (2006)
- PhD, University of Arizona (1988)
- MBA, Baylor University (1985)
- BSc, First Class Honors, University of Ghana (1982)
Professor Asare's research centers on auditing and white-collar crime detection. His work aims to enhance auditors' diagnostic reasoning and explores intersections with corporate governance, financial reporting, and legal frameworks. He has made significant contributions to understanding behavioral aspects in auditing and Ghanaian legal contexts.
His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a dual focus: auditing (behavioral factors in audit judgment, fraud detection) and law (constitutional issues in Ghana, judicial review). This interdisciplinary approach bridges accounting practices with legal and ethical considerations.
Notable awards and honors include:
- J. Michael Cook Award for Teaching Innovation and Excellence (2003, 1997)
- University of Florida FSOA Undergraduate Teacher of the Year (1999)
- University of Florida College of Business Undergraduate Teacher of the Year (1993)
- KMPG Peat Marwick Faculty Fellow (1994-1997)
- KMPG Peat Marwick Research Fellow (1992-1994)
- KMPG Peat Marwick Research Opportunities in Auditing Grant (1990, 1991)
- AICPA Dissertation Grant (1988)
Professor Asare has advised multiple PhD students including Andrew Kitto, Devin Williams, Edward Thomas, Eunyoung Song, PATRICK KIELTY, Yifan Song, and David Weber. His research has been supported by prestigious grants from KPMG Peat Marwick and the AICPA, reflecting his contributions to accounting education and scholarship.
No specific laboratories or research teams are mentioned in the provided information.
