Thomas P Hayes

Thomas P Hayes serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the William Dillard Department of Accounting at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. With over 25 years of teaching experience across all accounting disciplines, he joined the University of Arkansas in 2018 after 12 years at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Education

• PhD in Accounting, University of North Texas, 2006

Research Focus

Dr. Hayes investigates cognitive processes in auditing through auditor judgment/decision-making studies and advances accounting education methodologies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies in financial accounting and auditing curricula.