Timothy Fogarty

Timothy Fogarty is the Andrew D. Braden Professor of Accountancy in the Accountancy Department at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Appointed in 1989, he has established himself as one of the most prolific scholars in accounting worldwide with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. He currently serves as editor of Accounting and the Public Interest and associate editor of Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal. Fogarty has held significant leadership roles including senior associate dean and department chair in accountancy, and currently serves as vice president of the AAA Education Division.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, The Pennsylvania State University (1989)
• Master of Arts in Formal Organizations, Occupations, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1984)
• Master of Arts in Microeconomics, Regional Taxation, University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1982)
• Master of Business Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo (1976)
• Juris Doctorate, State University of New York at Buffalo (1976)
• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, State University of New York at Buffalo (1973)

Fogarty's research spans three primary domains: accounting regulation, organizations that influence accountants' work, and accounting education. His work often applies institutional theory to examine professional socialization, regulatory environments, and educational outcomes. Recent publications reveal a growing focus on tax enforcement issues, particularly IRS operations and mission creep within criminal investigation divisions, alongside continued exploration of accounting education methodologies and outcomes. His interdisciplinary approach bridges accounting with sociology, law, and organizational theory.

Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent pattern of scholarly contribution across multiple dimensions of accounting. While maintaining his foundational work in accounting regulation and professional organizations, Fogarty has increasingly examined the practical applications of accounting education, tax enforcement challenges, and the relationship between research productivity and teaching effectiveness. His qualitative research on IRS operations represents a significant contemporary contribution to understanding tax administration challenges.

Awards and Honors:

• Hall of Fame (2018)
• American Accounting Association President's Award (2018)
• Ohio Region of the AAA Best Accounting Paper (2014)
• Numerous AAA Best Paper Awards

Fogarty has been deeply involved in academic service, directing the American Accounting Association Doctoral Consortium (2007-2008) and serving on the Common Reading Committee (2008-2010). His teaching portfolio includes Income Tax: Concepts, Skills, Planning; Legal Environment for Managers; and Accounting, Finance, and Engineering Economics. He maintains strong connections with the accounting profession through his editorial roles and conference participation, regularly serving as panelist, discussant, and moderator at AAA meetings. Prior to academia, Fogarty worked as an attorney, accountant, insurance consultant, and economist, bringing practical experience to his scholarly work.