Dr. William (Bill) Black is an Associate Professor at the Mike Cottrell College of Business, University of North Georgia, bringing over 20 years of financial and business valuation expertise. He has previously taught at Emory University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Case Western Reserve University. Education: Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance (University of Mississippi, 2012), M.S. in Accounting (Penn State University, 1979), B.S.B.A. in Accounting (University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 1976) Dr. Black's research focuses on ethics and management behavior, intellectual property valuation, business valuation theory, forensic accounting, and fraud assessment. His publications explore historical trends in accounting education reform, faculty movement, and the institutional significance of accounting practices. He holds multiple financial certifications including Accredited in Business Appraisal Review, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE). Dr. Black has worked with major accounting firms like Deloitte & Touche and Price Waterhouse, and currently operates two consulting firms: Analytical Value LLC and William H. Black PC.
Benjamin R. Silliman, Ed.D., is a Professor of Accountancy at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He holds multiple degrees including an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from New York University, and advanced credentials in Economics, Taxation, and Accountancy. His academic career spans over 15 years, with tenures at Queens College/CUNY and part-time teaching roles at Cornell University. Dr. Silliman's research focuses on financial reporting, federal taxation, governmental accounting, and adult learning. He has published over 32 articles in journals such as the CPA Journal and Journal of Accounting and Finance, and contributed a chapter on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to the GAAP 2021 Handbook. His grant-funded dissertation analyzed federal college tuition tax credits at public community colleges. Education: Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, New York University (2004) MAcc, Accountancy, University of Mississippi MA, Economics and Education, Columbia University M.P.A., Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dr. Silliman has received numerous awards, including the PWC Teaching Fellowship and the Max Block Award for research. He advises Beta Alpha Psi (Kappa Zeta Chapter), leading to national and regional competition wins for St. John’s University. His service roles include membership on 8 university committees and leadership in the Faculty Association’s bargaining unit. His teaching spans advanced accounting courses (e.g., BUS ENTITIES & COMBINATIONS, GOVERNMENTS & NOT-FOR-PROFITS) and integrates public policy perspectives. Professional experience includes 18 years as a budget and compliance consultant for CUNY and prior roles at Arthur Andersen & Co. and NBC.
Professor Peter Carey is a Chair in Accounting and Head of the Department of Accounting at Deakin Business School, part of Deakin University. His research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, financial reporting, and SME/non-profit environments. He holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales and multiple advanced degrees in business and applied science. His professional affiliations include Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor credentials, alongside editorial roles in academic journals. Education: PhD (UNSW), MBA (Monash), Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Swinburne), Bachelor of Economics (Monash). Research interests span audit quality, corporate governance frameworks, voluntary disclosure practices, and the interplay between SMEs and auditors. Key themes include regulatory compliance, assurance mechanisms, and the impact of auditor expertise. His recent work examines IFRS ambiguity, sustainability assurance effects on debt costs, and fraud detection through anonymous reporting channels. Professor Carey has secured significant grants totaling over $3M AUD from bodies like Chartered Accountants ANZ, KPMG, and the IPA. He leads the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre and collaborates internationally on SME advisory practices. Supervision includes doctoral research on audit quality, capital structure determinants, and charity reporting behaviors. Labs/Teams: Active in the Deakin Integrated Reporting Centre and IPA-Deakin SME Research Partnership, focusing on integrated thinking, SME performance enhancement, and auditing innovation.
Tracey J. Niemotko serves as Professor of Accounting and Department Chair at Marist College's School of Management. As a licensed attorney-at-law, CPA, and CFE with over a decade of public accounting experience, she integrates practical industry insights with academic theory while emphasizing technical proficiency and essential soft skills like communication and ethical reasoning for future accounting professionals. Her educational credentials include a JD from Fordham University School of Law and a BS from Fordham University's College of Business Administration. She maintains New York State licenses as Attorney-at-Law, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner. Professor Niemotko's research centers on sustainability accounting's rapid evolution, examining how emerging frameworks like ISSB and TCFD combat greenwashing while reshaping corporate transparency. Her work bridges taxation complexities, forensic accounting methodologies, and advanced accounting education reform, consistently focusing on real-world applicability and ethical imperatives within financial systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant trajectory toward sustainability integration across accounting functions, with increasing emphasis on regulatory compliance (SEC/IFRS), climate risk disclosure, and pedagogical innovation for virtual learning environments. This reflects the profession's critical pivot toward non-financial reporting as core business practice. Her distinguished honors include: Recognition as Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today NYSSCPA Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award (2012) ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award: Professor of the Year for Northeast Region (2002) As an institutional leader, Professor Niemotko serves on the NYSSCPA Board, represents the Society on the AICPA Governing Council, and contributes to The CPA Journal as Editorial Review Board member and peer reviewer. Her current appointments include the AICPA Academic Executive Council (2024-present) and IFRS Sustainability Alliance membership, where she advances sustainability accounting standards through the FSA credential she holds. Her collaborative initiatives extend to professional-academic partnerships like the Mid-Hudson Chapter mentorship program, demonstrating her commitment to bridging classroom learning with industry practice through structured student development frameworks.
Elizabeth A. Gordon serves as Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Accounting at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management. Her distinguished career focuses on international financial reporting standards, corporate disclosure practices, and accounting policy development, with publications in premier journals including the Journal of Accounting Research and The Accounting Review. She holds editorial leadership roles in the Journal of International Accounting Research and the Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting. Her academic credentials include a Doctorate from Columbia University, an MBA from Yale University, and a B.S. in Accounting with highest distinction from Indiana University. Gordon maintains professional certification as a CPA in Maryland and combines academic expertise with prior industry experience as a PwC auditor and White House Office of Management and Budget intern. Gordon's research examines how international accounting standards influence corporate behavior across diverse regulatory environments, with particular emphasis on earnings management, related party transactions, and cross-border capital market implications. Her recent work analyzes auditing standards for small entities, R&D disclosure effects on innovation, and pedagogical approaches in accounting education, reflecting both scholarly rigor and practical relevance in global financial reporting. As President of the International Association for Accounting Education and Research and former leader of the American Accounting Association's International Accounting Section, Gordon shapes global accounting discourse. Her textbook Intermediate Accounting (3rd edition) and multiple teaching awards highlight her educational impact across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Prior academic appointments include faculty positions at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, Rutgers Business School, and University of Pennsylvania as a visiting professor, demonstrating extensive contribution to accounting education across leading institutions.
Habib Zaman Khan is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Director of the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Program at the Canberra Business School, University of Canberra, Australia. He also serves as Associate Editor of the Accounting Research Journal published by Emerald Publishing and is an active Board Member of CPA Australia ACT Divisional Board, having served from 2018-2020 and re-elected for 2024-2026. Dr Khan's educational credentials include: PhD in Management Accounting from Macquarie University Sydney CPA degree (professional program) from CPA Australia Advanced Diploma in Business from AAT Sydney Foundation degree on Teaching and Education from Curtin University MBA degree (Major in Accounting) from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh His research spans critical intersections of accounting, sustainability, and governance, with particular focus on multi-dimensional performance measurement, sustainability reporting (especially in banking), greenwashing practices, and corporate governance dynamics. A significant portion of his work addresses Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) implementation, climate change risk disclosure, and the relationship between non-financial metrics and organizational outcomes. His scholarly contributions have advanced understanding of how accounting practices can better serve societal needs in both developed and emerging economies, with publications appearing in top-tier journals across multiple disciplines. Dr Khan's publication trajectory shows a clear evolution toward sustainability accounting and reporting, with increasing emphasis on SDGs, climate change, and modern slavery practices in recent years. His work spans high-impact journals from specialized accounting outlets like Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal to sustainability-focused publications like Journal of Cleaner Production, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his research and its broad relevance across academic and professional domains. His scholarly excellence has been recognized through numerous awards: Dean's Commendation Award for Research Excellence (Individual category, 2020) Dean's Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching and Learning (2016) African Accounting and Finance Journal Best Paper Award (2023) Multiple Research Excellence Awards from Macquarie University (2011, 2012) Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2010) As an academic supervisor, Dr Khan has successfully guided six Higher Degree Research students to completion (including PhD and DBA candidates) and currently mentors five additional HDR students. His research has attracted significant external funding, including an ASEAN Federations of Accountants grant ($18,500), multiple AFAANZ research grants (totaling over $9,000), and internal University of Canberra funding exceeding $12,000. His scholarly impact extends beyond academia, with his work cited in United Nations reports, World Bank publications, and government policy documents from multiple countries. Dr Khan maintains strong industry connections as a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and through his editorial roles with Accounting Research Journal and other international journals. His Google Scholar profile shows over 4000 citations with a Field Weighted Citation Impact consistently above 3.5, indicating research impact significantly exceeding global averages. His work has demonstrable policy implications, having been referenced in publications by the United Nations, World Bank, and multiple national governments.
Yiding Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and International Business at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown, holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and maintaining active CPA certification through the AICPA. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Oklahoma M.S. in Taxation, Gonzaga University B.S. in Economics, Brigham Young University Professor Wang's research integrates technical accounting practices with human behavioral dimensions, focusing on: Financial disclosure mechanisms and market impacts Employee-perception dynamics in earnings benchmarking Ethical reputation effects on career development Algorithmic trading influences on corporate reporting Her work examines how algorithmic systems reshape forward-looking disclosures, how psychological factors affect earnings interpretations, and the tangible career implications of organizational ethics. Her 2023-2024 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory bridging quantitative accounting methods with behavioral insights, appearing in premier outlets like the Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Business Ethics. This dual focus demonstrates increasing scholarly impact at the intersection of financial reporting standards and human decision-making processes. Her research excellence has been recognized through: Consecutive Excellence in Research Awards from the Marilyn Davies College of Business (2023-2024) Top paper awards at American Accounting Association meetings (2021-2022) Academy of Management SIM Track Best Paper Award (2022) Doctoral teaching recognition from the Michael F. Price College of Business (2021) As an educator, Professor Wang teaches graduate-level Advanced Auditing courses while maintaining active research programs; her CPA certification and award-winning scholarship demonstrate exceptional integration of professional practice and academic rigor in accounting education.
Hannah Rozen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting, Taxation, Law and Information Sciences at Silberman College, Fairleigh Dickinson University. She holds a PhD from Hebrew University, Israel, and a BA/MA from Cleveland State University. Her academic role involves teaching and research in accounting, finance, and business law, with no indication of part-time status. Her research spans: Corporate governance in venture capital Accounting methodologies (e.g., LIFO/FIFO, fair value) Financial regulation and taxation Market efficiency and investment strategies Accounting education and professional credentialing Recent publications (2011–2025) focus on empirical analyses of accounting standards, valuation challenges in inflationary economies, and corporate governance efficacy. Trends include critical examinations of pension accounting, fair value reliability, and behavioral aspects of accounting education. No scientific awards, student advisees, grants, or lab affiliations are documented in available sources.
Cheryl McWatters is a Full Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, with a distinguished career in accounting history and management accounting research. She holds a BA (Hon.) from Queen's University, an MBA with distinction from Queen's University, and a Ph.D. from Queen's University, in addition to professional designations including CPA and CMA. Her academic credentials include: BA (Hon.) from Queen's University MBA (with distinction) from Queen's University Ph.D. from Queen's University Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professor McWatters' research focuses on accounting history, with particular attention to mercantilism, historical accounting practices, and the evolution of financial systems. Her work examines how accounting practices have shaped economic relationships across different historical periods and geographical contexts, especially in colonial and mercantile settings. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of accounting in the periphery-core relationship, analyzing how accounting systems facilitated or constrained economic development in different regions. Her recent work has explored accounting during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the adaptability of historical accounting frameworks to contemporary crises. Through her editorial work with the Accounting History Review, she has helped shape the discourse in the field of accounting history. Her publication pattern reveals a consistent focus on historical accounting frameworks and their relevance to contemporary issues. Key themes include the relationship between accounting and mercantilism, the role of accounting in colonial economies, and how historical accounting practices inform modern financial systems. Her work often employs interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from economic history, cultural studies, and critical theory to provide nuanced understandings of accounting's role in society. The recurring emphasis on assemblage theory, narrative construction, and cross-cultural accounting practices demonstrates her innovative methodological approach to historical accounting research. Professor McWatters has secured significant research funding including: SSHRC grant (2018-2023) for 'The Stable Money Association: The Performativity of Economic Models' ($35,800) as Principal Investigator SSHRC grant (2019-2023) for 'The Role of Internal Audit Reports in Public Sector Risk Management' ($83,660) as Collaborator Multiple ICAEW Charitable Trusts grants for the Accounting History Review Conference (2019-2024 totaling over $14,000) University of Ottawa Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives Program for Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives While specific student advisees are not listed in the provided information, Professor McWatters has been actively involved in mentoring through her role as a professor and through interdisciplinary research initiatives. Her work with the University of Ottawa Interdisciplinary Research Initiatives Program demonstrates her commitment to fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly between the Department of History and the Telfer School of Management. Her editorial position at the Accounting History Review provides significant mentorship opportunities for emerging scholars in the field. Professor McWatters serves as an editor for the Accounting History Review, where she has published numerous articles reflecting her expertise in historical accounting practices. Her book 'Mercantilism, Account Keeping and the Periphery-Core Relationship' (Routledge, 2019) represents a significant contribution to the field, examining how accounting practices facilitated economic relationships between core and peripheral regions throughout history. Her research on the Hudson's Bay Company and historical mercantile systems has provided valuable insights into the evolution of accounting practices in colonial contexts.
Dr. Mary Sasmaz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management, bringing dual professional credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) alongside 15+ years of field experience in public accounting and family office finance. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (2019) and Master of Accountancy (2005) from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Accounting and Finance from Miami University (1998). Research focuses on behavioral taxation dynamics and personal finance systems , with specialized expertise in entrepreneurial family wealth management, work-life balance structures in accounting professions, and financial literacy initiatives across demographic groups. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical financial planning applications. Recent publications reveal a pronounced emphasis on social influences in tax compliance, accounting education innovation, and longitudinal analysis of academic inbreeding in faculty hiring—demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between behavioral economics, organizational psychology, and accounting pedagogy. Recognition includes: 2022 AAA Ohio Region Best Review Award 2019 AAA Mid-Atlantic Region Best Paper Award for Teaching Innovation 2016 Center for Audit Quality Research Grant Teaching responsibilities encompass Foundations of Accounting I and Essentials of Personal Finance, where her industry background directly informs curriculum development. She actively mentors students on career progression strategies while researching organizational support systems for work-life integration in high-pressure accounting environments.
Chanyuan Zhang Parker serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) within the Alvarez College of Business since July 2023, specializing in the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on accounting and auditing practices. Her research has garnered significant attention from regulators including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), as well as industry practitioners. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Accounting, Rutgers Business School (May 2022) B.S., Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China Dr. Zhang Parker's research program centers on Artificial Intelligence applications in financial reporting and audit contexts, with particular expertise in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Explainable AI, and Robotic Process Automation. She has developed innovative curriculum including the AICPA's audit automation course modules and teaches undergraduate courses in Accounting Information Systems and Auditing, graduate-level Robotic Process Automation, and MBA-level Information Technology. Her work bridges technical AI methodologies with practical accounting challenges, focusing on material misstatement prediction, fraud detection, and real-time financial reporting systems. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated AI applications in auditing, evolving from foundational RPA implementations to cutting-edge generative AI and explainable systems. Her recent work demonstrates strong alignment with regulatory priorities, particularly in predictive analytics for financial misstatements and transparency in AI-driven audit processes. Dr. Zhang Parker actively collaborates with professional organizations, evidenced by her research being adopted as a California CPA continuing professional education course. She has developed comprehensive teaching materials for emerging technologies in accounting education and contributes to industry standards through her work with the AICPA on audit automation frameworks.
Susan McCracken is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Academics and Director of the CPA/DeGroote Centre for the Promotion of Accounting Education and Research. Her academic leadership extends to curriculum development and fostering student belonging through initiatives like DeGroote in the Field. Her research centers on auditor decision-making processes with particular focus on negotiation dynamics between auditors and client management during financial statement preparation. Post-Enron research examines financial reporting transparency and regulatory compliance. Current work investigates audit committee evaluation of audit teams, extending her decades-long exploration of interpersonal aspects within the audit profession. McCracken's publication trends reveal consistent focus on audit negotiations (65% of recent work), evolving toward transparency frameworks and regulatory responses to corporate scandals. Her methodology combines experimental approaches with qualitative field research, increasingly incorporating practitioner perspectives through interview-based studies. As an educator, she teaches DeGroote Student Experience and Development courses (COMMERCE 1GR0A/B) through 2025 and previously instructed Introduction to Auditing. Her professional credentials include FCPA and FCA designations reflecting deep industry integration. McCracken actively shapes business education through cross-faculty collaboration initiatives and plans for student-centered facility expansion at DeGroote. Her research environment includes the CPA/DeGroote Centre which facilitates accounting education research and industry partnerships. Current projects examine technology's impact on professional accountancy, particularly how AI and blockchain transform audit practices while emphasizing enduring human skills in the profession.
Jalal Soroosh serves as Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting at Loyola University Maryland's Sellinger School of Business, bringing over twenty years of combined academic and professional experience from major firms including Arthur Andersen, PwC, and RSM McGladrey. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Mississippi MBA, George Washington University BA, Iranian Institute of Advanced Accounting Professor Soroosh's research centers on evolving accounting standards , with particular expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) , SEC climate-related risk disclosures , and complex corporate reporting issues . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges faced by CPAs, emphasizing actionable strategies for regulatory compliance and financial transparency in dynamic business environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear evolution from foundational IFRS adoption research (2007-2011) toward contemporary sustainability accounting (2020-2023), demonstrating responsiveness to regulatory shifts. Early work focused on technical standards implementation (FIN 46(R), SFAS 158), while recent scholarship addresses climate risk disclosure frameworks and SEC proposals, reflecting the profession's growing emphasis on ESG integration. His distinguished recognition includes: New York State Society of CPA 2004 Max Block Award for groundbreaking work on special purpose entities Most Valued Professor designation by Executive MBA Fellows (Class of 2007) Prestigious KPMG Faculty Fellowship (2000-2001) With extensive global teaching experience in MBA/EMBA programs across China, Professor Soroosh has mentored generations of business leaders. His industry engagements, particularly the KPMG fellowship, provide critical real-world context to his academic work. While specific grant details remain undisclosed, his research impact is evident through sustained publication in leading practitioner journals and direct influence on professional accounting practices. His scholarly contributions are integrated into Loyola's accounting curriculum and professional development programs, with no dedicated research labs but significant influence through curriculum design and industry partnerships that shape contemporary accounting education and practice.
Elise Boyas serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Department of Accounting at the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. She joined the Katz faculty in 2009 after prior teaching appointments at Robert Morris University, Walsh University, and Rutgers University, bringing industry experience from Price Waterhouse (now PwC) where she rose to Senior Auditor. Her educational credentials include a PhD in Accounting and MBA from Rutgers University, Newark, and a BS in Accounting from Fordham University. Though certified as a CPA and CMA (both currently inactive), her academic focus remains firmly on pedagogy. Professor Boyas specializes in innovative accounting education methodologies, with research centered on experiential learning techniques, business simulation effectiveness, and curriculum design for financial accounting instruction. Her work consistently bridges theoretical concepts with practical classroom applications through case studies and technology-enhanced exercises. Her publication record reveals strong thematic continuity in developing interactive learning tools, particularly using XBRL and capstone simulations to teach complex accounting principles. Recent work emphasizes assessment frameworks for experiential activities and integrative approaches to MBA-level financial education. Recognition for her teaching excellence includes: Arjang A. Assad Teaching Excellence Award CBA Student Impact Award Program-specific Outstanding Instructor Awards across PMBA, MBA, MS Accounting, and EMBA cohorts Designation as Favorite MBA Professor by Poets and Quants (2021) While her primary responsibilities involve undergraduate and graduate instruction in courses including Financial Accounting (BUSACC0030), Intermediate Financial Reporting, and Katz Global Research Practicum, the available documentation does not indicate formal graduate student advising or externally funded research grants. Her contributions manifest through curriculum development and pedagogical innovation within the accounting discipline.
Ken Qiu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Else School of Management, Millsaps College. He teaches a range of finance courses and leads the student-managed fund, serving as faculty advisor for the CFA Research Challenge and Ethics Challenge teams. He holds both CPA and CFA designations, and received the Else School of Management Excellence in Teaching Award in 2022. Education: B.A., Guangdong University of Foreign Studies MBA, Mississippi College DBA, Louisiana Tech University His research and teaching focus on Investment, Portfolio Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Finance, Personal Finance, and Corporate Governance . He emphasizes experiential learning, integrating real-world business news into the classroom and promoting active student engagement. His scholarly work explores the intersection of executive networks, ESG performance, and financial reporting quality. The recent publications highlight trends in corporate governance , executive social capital , and ESG impact on financial value , published in peer-reviewed journals such as Accounting Horizons , Risks , and Journal of Risk and Financial Management . These works employ empirical methods to analyze how CEO networks and non-financial performance influence accounting outcomes and market valuation. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder, since Sep 2018 Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Mississippi, since Nov 2015 Else School of Management Excellence in Teaching Award, 2022 Ken Qiu is actively involved in student mentoring and academic advising, particularly through the CFA-affiliated programs and the student-managed investment fund. While specific grant information is not mentioned, his active publication record indicates ongoing scholarly engagement. His dual professional credentials and academic work demonstrate a strong commitment to both education and research in finance and accounting. He is part of the finance faculty within the Else School of Management, contributing to curriculum development and experiential learning programs. His leadership in the student-managed fund provides students with hands-on investment experience, aligning academic theory with practical application.
