News/Events
2026 Auditing Section Midyear Meeting
Mark Your Calendar!
January 15-17, 2026
San Antonio, TX
Join us for the 2026 Auditing Section Midyear Meeting, an event designed to bring together professionals, academics, and thought leaders in the field of auditing. This year's meeting promises a full conference experience, featuring:
- Doctoral Consortium: Stimulate students’ research by exposing them to the latest ideas of leading researchers in auditing, and by providing opportunities for networking with other PhD students.
- Excellence in Auditing Education Workshop: Learn several teaching demonstrations on interactive ways to teach contemporary audit topics.
- Research Papers: Explore cutting-edge papers addressing critical topics in auditing, attestation, and assurance.
- Plenary/Panel Sessions: Gain insights from leading experts through thought-provoking discussions and presentations.
In addition to these enriching sessions, there will be numerous opportunities to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and build professional networks.
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to advance your knowledge and engage with the auditing community.
We look forward to seeing you to San Antonio!
Report of the President
2025-2026 Auditing Section President
Chad Stefaniak, University of South Carolina
Greetings from Columbia, South Carolina!
I hope everyone is settling into the fall semester. Personally, I've always loved the start of fall more than spring—there’s just a special buzz to it. Students are full of energy, faculty are hopefully well-rested, and the possibilities feel endless. This fall, I have the privilege of stepping into the role of President of the Auditing Section, and I’m excited to continue the great work we’ve been doing.
First, I want to thank Jennifer Joe for her fantastic leadership last year. Thanks to her efforts, we're in a great place to keep the momentum going. Our Executive Committee this year is stacked with some amazing individuals. Yi-Jing Wu, a long-time friend, is serving as VP Academic. Margot Cella has retired, but we’re fortunate to have James Powell (KPMG) joining us as VP of Practice to help us stay connected to the profession. Steve Perreault remains our Treasurer, and Chad Simon will continue representing us on the Council. Both of them are just stellar people. And I’m thrilled that Marcy Shepardson is stepping in as Secretary, taking the reins from Ken Bills. I’m truly grateful for this incredible team and all they’re doing to support the Section.
Awards & Honors
2022 Midyear Meeting Awards
Distinguished Service
- Jeff Cohen, Boston College
Notable Contribution to Auditing Literature
- Emily Griffith, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Jacqueline Hammersley, University of Georgia
- Kathryn Kadous, Emory University
Innovations in Auditing and Assurance Education Award
- Michael Barnes, Truman State University
- Kathryn Enget, University at Albany, SUNY
Audit MYM Best Archival Paper
- Jade Huayu Chen, University of Arizona
Audit MYM Best Behavioral Paper
- Dereck D. Barr-Pulliam, University of Louisville
- Jennifer R. Joe, University of Delaware
- Stephani A. Mason, DePaul University
- Kerri-Ann Sanderson, Bentley University
Audit MYM Best Student Paper
- Yi Luo, Queen's University-Kingston
AJPT Best Paper Award
- Denise H. Downey, Villanova University
- Jean C. Bedard, Bentley University
AJPT Reviewer Awards
- Joshua Gunn, University of Pittsburgh
- Lauren C. Reid, Wake Forest University
- Sarah E. Stein, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Outstanding Audit Dissertation
- Tyler Kleppe, University of Arkansas
Dissertation Co-Chairs:
- Cory A. Cassell and Jonathan E. Shipman, University of Arkansas
Outstanding Audit Educator
- Karla M. Zehms
Recognizing Exemplary and Sustained Contributions to Auditing Education
Click here to see all other midyear meeting award winners
Journal
Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory
The purpose of Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory is to contribute to improving the practice and theory of auditing. The term “auditing” is to be interpreted broadly and encompasses internal and external auditing as well as other attestation activities (phenomena). If you are a AAA member and would like to join the Auditing Section, please contact info@aaahq.org.
Current Issues in Auditing
Current Issues in Auditing is published by the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association. To promote timely, widespread dissemination of ideas to the academic and practice communities, the journal is published online and is free to all interested parties.
Midyear Meeting
More information about 2026 coming soon!