Distinguished Service Award
Distinguished Service in Auditing Award - to recognize exemplary career service to the Auditing profession or the Section and scholarly contributions to the field of Auditing.
2018-2019 (MYM 2019) |
2017-2018 (MYM 2018) |
2016-2017 (MYM 2017) Jean Bedard, Bentley University |
2015-2016 (MYM 2016) |
2014-15 (MYM 2015) |
2013-14 (MYM 2014) |
2012-2013 (MYM 2013) |
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Innovation in Auditing and Assurance Education Award
Innovation in Auditing and Assurance Education Award - to encourage innovation and improvement in auditing and assurance education.
2018-2019 (MYM 2019) Denise Hanes Downey, Villinova University, Barbara Porco, Fordham University, Jay Thibodeau, Bentley University, “Simply Soups Inc.: A Teaching Case Designed to Integrate the Electronic Cash Confirmation Process into the Auditing Curriculum” |
2017-18 (MYM 2018) Veena L. Brown, Brian E. Daugherty, and Julie S. Persellin. 2014. Satyam Fraud: A Case Study of India's Enron. Issues in Accounting Education, 29(3): 419-442. |
2016-17 (MYM 2017) Mahendra Gujarathi (Bentley University). Diamond Foods, Inc.: A Comprehensive Case in Financial Auditing. Forthcoming, Issues in Accounting Education. |
2015-16 (MYM 2016) Rebecca Fay (East Carolina University) and Norma Montague (Wake Forest University). 2015. Witnessing Your Own Cognitive Bias: A Compendium of Classroom Exercises. Issues in Accounting Education 30(1): 13-34 |
2014-15 (MYM 2015) Ronald J. Daigle, Timothy J. Louwers, and Jan Taylor Morris, "HealthSouth, Inc.: An Instructional Case Examining Auditings’ Legal Liability," Issues in Accounting Education : November 2013, Vol, 28, No. 4, pp. 887-893. |
2013-14 (MYM 2014) Sam Ranzilla (KPMG), George Herrmann (KPMG), Rob Chevalier (KPMG),Steve Glover (BYU), and Doug Prawitt (BYU) for "Elevating Professional Judgment in Auditing: The KPMG Professional Judgment Framework." |
2012-2013 (MYM 2013) Catherine Armfield Mojumdar, Mark M. Chain, Philip Hueber and Mark E. Peecher, for their innovative development of "Auditor Independence Education Materials." |
2011-2012 (MYM 2012) Fred Phillips (University of Saskatchewan) for His Innovative Development of "Wiki Art Gallery, Inc.: A Case for Critical Thinking," Issues in Accounting Education, (August, 2011), pp. 593-608. |
2010-2011 (MYM 2011) Mark J. Kohlbeck (Florida Atlantic University), Jeffrey Cohen (Boston College), and Lori Holder-Webb (Western New England University). 2009. “Auditing Intangible Assets and Evaluating Fair Market Value: The Case of Reacquired Franchise Rights.” Issues in Accounting Education 24 (1): 45-61. |
2007-2008 (MYM 2008) Jeffrey Cohen (Boston College), Arnold Wright (Northeastern University), and Ganesh Krishnamoorthy (Northeastern University). 2005. "Dynamic Data: Corporate Governance and Auditors' Evaluation of Accounting Estimates," Issues in Accounting Education, vol.20, no.1, 119-129. |
2006-2007 (MYM 2007) Eric E. Spires (The Ohio State University) for His Innovative Development of Case Materials for His Financial Fraud Detection Course |
2005-2006 (MYM 2006) Cindy Durtschi (Utah State University) for Her Innovative Development of "The Tallahassee Bean Counters: A Problem-Based Learning Case in Forensic Auditing" |
2004-2005 (MYM 2005) Timothy B. Bell (KPMG, LLP) and Ira Solomon (University of Illinois at Urbana) for the Innovative Development of Cases In Strategic-Systems Auditing |
2003-2004 (MYM 2004) Christine E. Earley (Bently College) for her Innovative Integration of Professional Ethics and Ethical Reasoning Skills into an Assurance Services Course |
2002-2003 (MYM 2003) Ulric J. Gelinas, Jr., Elliott S. Levy and Jay C. Thibodeau (all Bentley College), for the Innovative Case Entitled: "Norwood Office Supplies, Inc." Issues in Accounting Education , November 2001. |
Outstanding Auditing Dissertation Award
Outstanding Auditing Dissertation Award - to recognize the most outstanding contribution to auditing knowledge.
2022
2019-2020 (MYM 2020) |
2018-2019 (MYM 2019) Cassandra Estep, Emory University, “Auditor Integration of IT Specialist Input on Internal Control Issues: How a Weaker Team Identity can be Beneficial” |
2016-17 (MYM 2017) Emily Griffith (University of Wisconsin - Madison), “The Role of Valuation Specialists in Auditing Complex Estimates”. Jacqueline Hammersley, Chair (University of Georgia) |
2016-17 (MYM 2017) Emily Griffith (University of Wisconsin - Madison), “The Role of Valuation Specialists in Auditing Complex Estimates”. Jacqueline Hammersley, Chair (University of Georgia) |
2015-16 (MYM 2016) Joseph Schroeder (Indiana University), “What is the Role of Auditing in Earnings Announcement Disclosures? The Impact of Audit Completeness and Quality on GAAP Disclosure Details” Chris Hogan, Chair (Michigan State University) |
2014-15 (MYM 2015) Matthew Ege, University of Florida Urton Anderson, John Robinson, Co-Chairs |
2013-14 (MYM 2014) Paul Michas, Jere Francis, Chair |
2012-2013 (MYM 2013) Regan N. Schmidt, Queen's University Steven E. Salterio, Chair |
2011-2012 (MYM 2012) Jeremy B. Griffin, University of Georgia E. Michael Bamber, Chair |
2010-2011 (MYM 2011) Bradley Pomeroy, University of Alberta Michael Gibbins, Chair |
2009-2010 (MYM 2010) Michael Yu, University of Missouri Jere Francis, Chair |
2008-2009 (MYM 2009) Jonathon Stanley, University of Alabama Todd DeZoort, Chair |
2007–2008 (MYM 2008) Elizabeth Carson, University of New South Wales Roger Simnett, Chair |
2006–2007 (MYM 2007) Gary Hecht, University of Illinois at Urbana Mark Peecher, Chair |
2005–2006 (MYM 2006) Tina D. Carpenter, Florida State University Jane L. Reimers, Chair |
2004–2005 (MYM 2005) Shawn M. Davis, Washington University Ronald R. King, Chair |
2003–2004 (MYM 2004) Kathryn K. Epps, Georgia State University William F. Messier, Jr., Chair |
2002-2003 (MYM 2003) KinYew Low Ira Solomon, Chair University of Illinois at Urbana |
2001-2002 (MYM 2002) Jeffrey Wilks, Cornell University Dr. Robert Libby, Chair |
2000-2001 (MYM 2001) Kevan Jansen, University of Florida Bill Messier,Co-Chair W.Robert Knechel,Co-Chair |
1999–2000 (MYM 2000) Jay Rich, University of Illinois at Urbana Ira Solomon, Chair |
1997–1998 Karla Johnstone, University of Connecticut Stanley E. Biggs, Chair |
1996–1997 Kathryn Kadous, University of Illinois at Urbana Ira Solomon, Chair |
1995–1996 Cynthia Williams Turner, Ohio State University Eric Spires, Chair |
1994–1995 Robert L. Braun, Louisiana State University Ed Arrington, Chair |
1993–1994 Timothy J. Louwers, Florida State University Stephen W. Wheeler, Chair |
1992–1993 Kathleen D. Mills, University of Arizona William S. Waller, Chair |
1991–1992 Charles E. Davis, University of North Carolina Edward Blocher, Chair |
1990–1991 Martha K. Nelson, University of Pittsburgh Jacob G. Birnberg, Chair |
1989–1990 Frank Buckless, Michigan State University D. Dewey Ward, Chair |
1988–1989 Vicky Heiman, University of Michigan Robert Libby, Chair |
1987–1988 Mary T. Washington, University of Southern California Theodore J. Mock, Chair |
* The Outstanding Dissertation Chair Award was first presented in 1995-96 in conjunction with the Outstanding Auditing Dissertation Award.
Outstanding Auditing Educator Award
Outstanding Auditing Educator Award - to recognize significant achievements in research or teaching in the field of Auditing.
2022 2018-2019 (MYM 2019) |
2017-18 (MYM2018) Joe Carcello, University of Tennessee |
2016-17 (MYM 2017) Jeff Cohen, Boston College |
2015-16 (MYM 2016) Roger Simnett, University of New South Wales |
2014-15 (MYM 2015) Robert Knechel, University of Florida |
2013-14 (MYM 2014) Linda McDaniel, University of Kentucky |
2012-2013 (MYM 2013) E. Michael Bamber, University of Georgia Philip Reckers, Arizona State University |
2011-2012 (MYM 2012) Jean C. Bedard, Bentley University |
2010-2011 (MYM 2011) Jere Francis, University of Missouri |
2009-2010 (MYM 2010) Arnold Wright, Northeastern University |
2008-2009 (MYM 2009) Stanley F Biggs, University of Connecticut William F. Messier, Jr., University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
2007-2008 (MYM 2008) Michael Gibbins, University of Alberta |
2006-2007 (MYM 2007) Larry Rittenberg, University of Wisconsin at Madison |
2005-2006 (MYM 2006) Jane Mutchler, Georgia State University |
2004-2005 (MYM 2005) Steve Albrecht, Brigham Young University |
2003-2004 (MYM 2004) Dan Simunic, University of British Columbia |
2002-2003 (MYM 2003) Theodore J. Mock, University of Southern California |
2001-2002 (MYM 2002) Barry Cushing, University of Utah |
2000-2001 (MYM 2001) Ken T. Trotman, University of New South Wales |
1999–2000 (MYM 2000) Nicholas Dopuch, Washington University |
1997–1998 Andrew D. Bailey, Jr., University of Illinois at Urbana |
1996–1997 Ira Solomon, University of Illinois at Urbana |
1995–1996 William R. Kinney, Jr., University of Texas at Austin |
1994–1995 James K. Loebbecke, University of Utah |
1993–1994 Jack L. Krogstad, Creighton University |
1991–1992 R. Glen Berryman, University of Minnesota |
1990–1991 Frederick L. Neumann, University of Illinois at Urbana |
1989–1990 Howard F. Stettler, University of Kansas |
1988–1989 William L. Felix, University of Arizona |
1987–1988 Alvin A. Arens, Michigan State University |
A Journal of Practice & Theory Best Paper Award
Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory (AJPT) Best Paper Award - to recognize a paper published in AJPT that has had a significant influence on, or the potential to significantly influence, auditing research or practice.
Best Audit Section Midyear Award
Best Midyear Meeting Doctoral Student Paper Award
2018-2019 (MYM 2019) Kyrre Kjellevold, Norwegian School of Economics, "Company Valuation Specialists’ Interactions with Management and Auditors: A Field Study” |
2018 Wei Zhang*, Phillip Lamoreaux, and Michael Mowchan, “Spillover of Regulatory Enforcement Against Small Audit Firms” |
2017 Jacqueline Hammersley and Michael Ricci (University of Georgia). "Using Audit Programs to Improve Audits of Complex Estimates" |
2016 Yangyang Fan (University of Pittsburgh) Cao, S., Y. Fan, G. Narayanamoorthy, and S. Rowe. Auditor Litigation: Consequences for Other Auditors. Working Paper, University of Pittsburgh. |
AJPT Award for Outstanding Reviewer Performance
2018 (this year the award was given to the audit section editors)
Yves Gendron (Université Laval) |
2017 Lisa Gaynor (University of South Florida) Robyn Moroney (Monash University) Kim Westermann (California Polytechnic University) |
2016 Liesbeth Bruynseels (KU Leuven) Kathleen Bentley Goode (University of New South Wales) Scott Bronson (University of Kansas) |
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2024 Auditing Section Midyear Meeting
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