CPE SESSION 30 - Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Experimental Research in
Financial and Managerial Accounting

Description/Objectives:
In this workshop, which is based on our 2002 AAA Doctoral Consortium presentations, we discuss the important roles that experiments play in financial and managerial accounting research. Additionally, we discuss frameworks for understanding and assessing experimental research in Financial and Managerial Accounting and, based on these frameworks, synthesize and evaluate prior research in these areas. Finally, we present numerous avenues and opportunities for future experimental research in Financial and Managerial Accounting.

Format/Structure:
Lecture format with interactive questions from participants.

Intended Audience:
Faculty and Ph.D. students interested in conducting or understanding experimental research in Financial and/or Managerial Accounting.

Presenters:
Lisa L. Koonce, The University of Texas at Austin
Geoffrey B. Sprinkle, Indiana University

Sponsor:
Vice President-Research