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Tara Saracina is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Business, Claflin University, with a career spanning over 15 years in higher education. She has served in administrative roles as Department Chair and Interim Dean, and holds a D.B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting Information Systems (AIS) from Nova Southeastern University.
- D.B.A. (2012), Nova Southeastern University
- M.B.A. (1994), Georgia State University
- B.S. in Accounting (1986), Southeastern Louisiana University
Her research interests center on the effectiveness of AIS education in workforce preparation and the impact of smart technologies on small business accounting practices. She has authored and presented extensively on pedagogical innovations in accounting education and the correlation between AIS adoption and small business success.
The articles she co-authored focus on undergraduate research as a pedagogical tool, global accounting concepts in local classrooms, and the role of technology acceptance in small business financial practices. Keywords span Business Education, Information Systems, and Financial Technology.
- Scientific Awards
- 2014 Exemplary Teaching Award (United Methodist Association)
- Multiple nominations for SC Governor’s Award (2012) and James E. Hunter Excellence in Teaching Award (2013, 2012, 2009)
- 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award (South Carolina Independent Colleges)
- Three-time Claflin University Professor of the Year (2008/2009, 2007/2008, 2005/2006)
Dr. Saracina also contributes to professional organizations including the American Accounting Association and South Carolina Association of Accounting Educators. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in corporate accounting and finance.
