Tyler Kleppe

Tyler Kleppe serves as an Ashland Oil Research Fellow and Ernst and Young Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, joining the faculty in 2020 after completing his PhD in Accounting at the University of Arkansas. An active CPA with prior industry experience at Smith & Gesteland LLP, he bridges academic rigor with professional practice in the accounting field.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Arkansas (2020)
• Master of Professional Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2012)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2011)

Professor Kleppe's research centers on accounting and auditing regulation, audit market structure, and corporate governance, examining how regulatory frameworks influence audit quality and corporate behavior. His work increasingly addresses emerging challenges including climate-related financial reporting, AI's disruption of accounting practices, and the interplay between mandatory disclosures and green innovation, reflecting evolving priorities in the accounting discipline.

His publications span premier journals like the Journal of Accounting Research and The Accounting Review, with recent work highlighting trends toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration and technological transformation in auditing. Research outputs frequently gain recognition through features on the Harvard Law School Forum, Columbia Law School Blue Sky Blog, and Duke University FinReg Blog.

Key honors include:

• Ashland Oil Research Fellowship
• Ernst and Young Associate Professorship

While the source material does not detail specific grants or student advising activities, Professor Kleppe's scholarly impact is evidenced by global conference presentations and citations in regulatory discussions. No information regarding research laboratories or specialized teams was provided in the available documentation.