Accounting and Auditing Research

Thomas R. Weirich, PhD, CPA, is a full professor of Accounting at Central Michigan University and the winner of the “AICPA Distinguished Involvement in Accounting Education Award” for 2023. He has served as the Academic Fellow to the Office of Chief Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and a Faculty in Residence with Arthur Andersen, LLP, in their Business Fraud and Investigative Services Division. Dr. Weirich has also served as a consultant to the Public Oversight Board’s Panel on Audit Effectiveness and as an expert witness for the SEC and other organizations. Professor Weirich is the coauthor of four textbooks and has written numerous articles in academic and professional journals. He has received many teaching and professional awards, including the Michigan Association of Governing Boards Distinguished Faculty Award, the Michigan Association of CPAs’ Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award, and the Michigan Association of CPAs Accounting Teaching Excellence Award. He served on the AICPA’s Board of Examiners and the Auditing Subcommittee for the CPA Exam and also served as chair of the Michigan Board of Accountancy.

Natalie T. Churyk, PhD, CPA, is PwC Professor of Accountancy at Northern Illinois University and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Accounting Education. With more than 50 publications and 130 conference presentations, her research spans financial reporting, fraud, education, ethics, and auditing. Dr. Churyk currently serves on the American Accounting Association Board as Vice-President – Education. She has received numerous teaching and research accolades for her work in accounting education.

Thomas C. Pearson, LLM, JD, CPA, is Professor of Accounting at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He holds advanced law and business degrees from NYU, the University of Denver, Vanderbilt University, and Dartmouth College. A published author of nearly 50 articles, Dr. Pearson’s work spans both legal and accounting journals. He has received numerous teaching awards, including the University of Hawaii’s Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award, and has served on Hawaii’s Tax Review Commission.