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Academic Background
B.S., accounting, Fordham University
M.B.A., University of Scranton

Research Specialties

• Educational preparation of accountants
• Gender issues in the accounting profession
• Family/life balance issues in public accounting

Major Works

• "The Use of Computer-Assisted Auditing Techniques in the Auditing Course: Further Evidence," with Professor Diane Matson. Journal of Forensic Accounting, January - June 2007.
• "Alternate Work Arrangements and Career Progression in Public Accounting" with Professor Janice Raffield and Professor Lorman Lundsten, Journal of Business Disciplines, 2007.
• “Case Analysis and Group Work: The Effect of Auditors’ Ratings of Job Preparation,” with J. Raffield, Midwestern Journal of Business and Economics, Vol.11 (3) Winter 1996.
• "Analytical Review: A Defensive Necessity," with R. G. Berryman , Auditing: The Journal of Theory and Practice, Spring 1988.
• Presented research papers at twenty-five academic and professional conferences.

Significant Scholarly Honors

• University of St. Thomas Professor of the Year for 2006.
• Best Faculty Paper Award, 1994 American Accounting Association Midwest Regional meeting.
• Harold C. Utley Award, Minnesota Society of CPAs for top grade on the CPA exam in the state of Minnesota.
• Elijah Watt Sells Award, American Institute of CPAs for National Honorable Mention in the United States on the CPA exam.

Professional Certification

• C.P.A., Licensed in the state of Minnesota