John Robert Ledgerwood serves as Associate Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance & Information Sciences at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's O'Maley College of Business, where he has taught since 2006. His instructional responsibilities include core undergraduate courses in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Federal Taxation, and Personal Financial Planning, building on prior academic roles at Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona Beach Community College. His educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, complemented by four professional certifications: CPA (Florida), CMA, CFM, and CGMA. Professional memberships span the American Institute of CPAs, Florida Institute of CPAs, and Institute of Management Accountants, where he served as Campus Advocate. Professor Ledgerwood's research program bridges academic rigor with practical application across five interconnected domains: Financial/Managerial Accounting (examining executive succession and non-profit systems), Taxation (S-corporation compensation and return-free filing), International Business (trade flows, tourism economics, and African development), Disaster Management (business continuity frameworks), and Aviation Industry Ethics (highlighted by his award-winning 2016 case study). His work consistently addresses operational challenges faced by small firms and resource-constrained organizations. His scholarly impact is recognized through multiple awards including the Lybrand Certificate of Merit (2013) and IMA Ethics Competition Honorable Mention (2016). The 2010-2011 Outstanding Faculty Member award from Embry-Riddle's College of Business underscores his teaching excellence, while the Florida Institute of CPAs Chairman's Honor Roll (2011-12) reflects community engagement. Professor Ledgerwood maintains active professional practice through his CPA firm (operating since 1993), providing students with direct exposure to real-world accounting scenarios. His directorship at Enright Foundational Ministries enables applied research on non-profit financial management in Central Africa, creating unique opportunities for student involvement in international development projects. This practitioner-scholar model ensures his teaching remains grounded in contemporary industry challenges while advancing accounting knowledge through contextually relevant research.

