William L. Buslepp

William L. Buslepp serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Louisiana State University, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His research examines regulatory impacts on financial intermediaries, with particular focus on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's (PCAOB) inspection process and its effects on audit quality.

Dr. Buslepp's educational background includes:

• PhD in Accounting from Florida State University (2009)
• MBA in Accounting from Michigan State University (1998)
• BA in Accounting from Michigan State University (1998)

His research program centers on auditing regulation and quality, investigating how PCAOB inspections influence auditor behavior and market perceptions. Recent work explores internal audit function effectiveness, auditor competence pricing, and the real economic consequences of regulatory disclosures. This research has been published in premier journals including The Accounting Review and Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory.

Professor Buslepp's publication trends reveal consistent focus on regulatory auditing topics since 2011, with intensified output in 2021 examining triennial inspection effects and internal audit quality. His work bridges academic rigor with practical regulatory applications across auditing, financial reporting, and capital markets domains.

No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

While specific grant details aren't listed, his active publication record suggests ongoing research funding. As an Associate Professor, he likely advises graduate students though no current advisees are named. His industry experience at PwC and Arthur Andersen informs his scholarly approach to audit regulation.

No dedicated research laboratory is mentioned, though his work involves empirical analysis of regulatory datasets and audit market phenomena.