Tamara Crook

Tamara Crook is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting & Information Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from Florida State University, an MBA in Finance from California State University, Fresno, and a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, San Bernardino. Her research focuses on enhancing decision quality through analysis of information context and individual risk aversion. She has extensive prior experience as an accountant specializing in taxation and auditing, and as a lecturer.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Business Administration (Accounting), Florida State University (2009)
• M.B.A., Finance, California State University, Fresno (2000)
• B.S., Business Administration, California State University, San Bernardino (1988)
• A.S., Management, York College of Pennsylvania (1985)

Dr. Crook teaches courses in financial accounting, auditing, and financial statement analysis, including roles in the Greg & Lisa Smith Global Leadership Scholars Program. Her expertise bridges academic research and practical accounting challenges, particularly in taxation and audit contexts.