CTLA Program

Plenary Session:
Information Technology - 1.6 CH

Keynote Speaker: David Wood, Brigham Young University

Cengage

Hubro Simulations

KNIME

Vretta Lyryx

10:00 am–10:50 am

1.01: Keynote Follow-Up
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

David Wood, Brigham Young University

1.02: Artificial intelligence I
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Stephanie Poindexter (Swaim), Dallas College

Robotic Process Automation: Prepare Accounting Students for a Career of the Future
Julie Duncan, Lone Star College

Using Writing Assignments in an AI World
Laura Wiley, Louisiana State University

1.03: Excel I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator :Valissa Lowery,  Robeson Community College

Practice Makes Perfect: Enhancing the Effectiveness of Practice in Financial Accounting
Douglas Parker, Western Carolina University
Elena Isaacson, Siena College

Using Excel Cases to Develop Tax Planning and Problem-Solving Skills
Gregory Carnes, University of North Alabama
Suzanne Youngberg, Northern Illinois University

1.04: Student Engagement I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Theresa Laws-Dahl, Madison College

Top Three Ways to Keep Your Students’ Attention
DeAnna Martin, Santiago Canyon College

Using Profitable Expectations to Generate Student Engagement
Elena Klevsky, University of Tampa
Douglas Hicks, Profitability Analytics Center of Excellence
Michael Robinson, University of Tampa

1.05: ED Talks I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Karen Farmer, Texas A&M

Critical Thinking Assessments: Writing about Financial Analysis
Robin Soffer, Northwestern University
 

Revolutionizing Accounting Education: Exploring the Impact of Innovative Educational Tools on
Classroom Learning
Assyad Al-Wreikat, Frostburg State University
Adel Almasarwah, Georgia College & State University

Teaching Election Auditing as Part of an Accounting Curriculum
William Kresse, Governors State University

1.06: Financial Accounting I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Michael Ozlanski, Susquehanna University

Strategies for Discussing Digital Assets and Ledgers, Especially When You Don’t Consider
Yourself an Expert in Them
Michael Ozlanski, Susquehanna University

The Internal Audit Project
Emily Walsh, Asbury University

1.07: Virtual Reality
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Julie Frink, Tarrant Community College

VR Roleplay to Enhance Interpersonal Skills for MBA Accounting Students
Ling Mei Cong, RMIT University

Virtual Reality Insights into Manufacturing Plants: Job Order Costing and Product Cost Flow in
Accounting Education
Haylee Beard, Baylor University
Cari Edison, Baylor University

11:00 am–11:50 am

2.01: What is BV? Transforming Accountant Students into the Next Generation of Valuation Professionals
Accounting, 1.0 CH
Moderator: Jay Thibodeau, University of Central Florida 

Panelists:
Dereck Barr-Pulliam, University of Louisville
Stephani Mason, DePaul University
Alicia Ross, AICPA & CIMA
Ernest Smith, Nawrocki Smith LLP and SUNY Old Westbury

The study of business valuation is important for any accounting, finance, or business major, regardless of their chosen career path and while the ability to assess value is a critical skill, there remains a significant gap in fundamental principles and skills in the business valuation component of accounting and finance curricula at a large percentage of universities. 

Join us as we explore how incorporating a business valuation curriculum can assist in students’ understanding the role of business valuation in economic decision-making, financial reporting, transaction planning, and litigation as well as how such a fundamental understanding of business valuation can propel a student’s career and client service capabilities, regardless of their chosen career path.  

2.02: Artificial Intelligence II
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Suzanne Cansler, University of Connecticut

Integrating ChatGPT into Accounting Education: Preparing Future Accounting Professionals
Eva Blondeel, Ghent University
Patricia Everaert, Ghent University
Evelien Opdecam, Ghent University

2.03: Excel and Data Analytic I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Stephanie Poindexter (Swaim), Dallas College

How Do You ‘Visualize’ Using Data Analytics in Your Class?
Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University
Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University

Patterns of Student Success When Learning SQL
Nathan Garrett, West Virginia University

2.04: Student Engagement II
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Adria Vasquez, Del Mar College

Understanding and Caring: A Qualitative Approach to Student Learning
Karen Osterheld, American Accounting Association
John DeJoy, Clarkson University

2.05: ED Talks II: Professional Mindset and Careers
Accounting - 1.0 C
Moderator: Amy Monson, St. Louis Community College

Peer Mentoring in a Financial Wellness Program
Jane Weiss, University of North Dakota
Katherine Campbell, University of North Dakota

Promoting Accounting Careers through Assignments
Julia Frink, Tarrant County College

Changing Students’ Misperceptions about Financial Accounting
Wayne Thomas, The University of Oklahoma

An Interprofessional Learning Experience between Accounting and Occupational Therapy
Students: A Mixed Methods Story
Margaret Knight, Creighton University
Alison Maloy, Creighton University
Angela Lampe, Creighton University
Brenda Coppard, Creighton University
Yongyue Qi, Creighton University

2.06: Financial Accounting II
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Morgan Clarke, University of Arkansas

Analyzing Open-Source eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) Financial Statement
Data: A DuPont Analysis
Andrew Weinberger, Central Connecticut State University
Matthew Hoag, Gonzaga University

Bringing Big Data Analytics in Accounting into Classrooms: A Case Combing XBRL Data and
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Resources
Liu Yang, Wichita State University
Christine Porter, Wichita State University

 

2.07 Introductory Curriculum
Accounting - 1.0 CH

Moderator: Theresa Laws-Dahl, Madison College

The Credit Crunch: Re-Making the Foundation Course in Accounting
Jennifer DeMoras, Plymouth State University

11:50 am–1:20 pm

3.01: Lunch with Award Presentation and ED Talks

Award Presentation

Bea Sanders/AICPA EDGE in Teaching Award
Presenter: Kelley Ellis, Drake University 

Winner: ESG Projects for Introductory Accounting
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

Honorable Mention: NASCAR: Using a Lean Mindset
Jennifer Cainas, University of South Florida
Margaret Shackell, Ithaca College

George Krull/Grant Thornton EDGE in Teaching Award 
Presenter: Susan Cockrell, Austin Peay State University

Winner: Purchase Order: Analytic Audit
 Daniel O’Leary, University of Southern California

Honorable Mention: Costing Breakage: A Case Study on Implementing Waste Reduction to Foster Sustainability
Lucy Diala, California State University

Mark Chain/Deloitte Innovation in Graduate Teaching Award
Presenter: Gary McGill, University of Florida

Winner: “Digital First! The Move to Global Digitization of ESG Reporting Using XBRL: The Case of the ISSB, EU, India, and the U.S. SEC”, a teaching case on the future of global digital ESG and sustainability reporting
Mark Holtzblatt, Cleveland State University
Kristine Brands, United State Air Force Academy

ED Talks III
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderators:
Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College
Amanda White, The University of Technology Sydney

Accelerating the Accounting Pipeline with Innovative Engagement Tools
Jonathan Wild, University of Wisconsin–Parkside

Systems Thinking for Management Accounting: A Small Business Case Study
Todd White, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Scott Cohen, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Stewart Thomas, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Using Non-Accounting Information to Introduce Excel Concepts
Karen Mattison, Presbyterian College

TikTok You Don’t Stop: Incorporating TikTok Outside the Classroom to Increase Engagement
Inside the Classroom
Nate Chang, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago 

1:30 pm–2:20 pm

4.01: Showcasing Teaching Excellence Award Recipients
Accounting 1.0 CH
Moderators: 
Gary McGill, University of Florida
Jan Taylor, AICPA & CIMA

Bea Sanders/AICPA EDGE in Teaching Award
ESG Projects for Introductory Accounting
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

George Krull/Grant Thornton EDGE in Teaching Award
Purchase Order: Analytic Audit
Daniel O’Leary, University of Southern California

Mark Chain/Deloitte Innovation in Graduate Teaching Award
"Digital First! The Move to Global Digitization of ESG Reporting Using XBRL: The Case
of the ISSB, EU, India, and the U.S. SEC”, A Teaching Case on the Future of Global Digital ESG
and Sustainability Reporting
Mark Holtzblatt, Cleveland State University
Kristine Brands, United State Air Force Academy

4.02: Artificial Intelligence III
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Connie Belden, Butler Community College

Leveraging AI Tools for Enhanced Learning and Ethical Teaching in Education
Cathy Scott, University of North Texas–Dallas
Markus Ahrens, St. Louis Community College


4.03: Excel II
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Gina Jones, Aims Community College

Financial Statement Consolidations: A Comprehensive Excel-Based Project
Ryan Seay, Belmont University

The ReJug Lumber Case: Step-by-Step Excel Chart Tutorials for Introductory Accounting
Tracie Miller, Franklin University
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University


4.04: Student Engagement III
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Chad Reed, University of Arkansas

Becoming a University Learner: An Exploration of Accounting Students’ Experiences
Barbara Flood, Dublin City University
Margaret Healy, University College Cork

What To Do If Your Students View Learning as Transactional Rather Than Value-Added
Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University
Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University

4.05: ED Talks IV
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Dawn Reed, University of Denver

Laughing Your Way to the Ledger using Ludic Pedagogy in the Classroom
Laura McNear, Messiah College

Using the Monopoly (R) Board Game to Review Financial Accounting Principles
Alesha Graves, Asbury University

You’re Invited to the Accounting Cycle Party!
Jennifer DeMoras, Plymouth State University

Using the Monopoly Game for Students to Evaluate Financial Statement, Trend, and Ratio Analysis in a Final Project
Christopher Dahlvig, Linfield University


4.06: Games
Accounting - .50 CH
Moderator: Elena Isaacson, Siena College

Enhancing Accounting Education through Digitalized Role-Playing Games (D-RPGs): A Novel
Approach to Boost Student Engagement and Learning
Fangbing Xiong, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark
Jie Bao, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark
Ruanjia Liu, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark
Eva Blondeel, Ghent University
Miklos Vasarhelyi, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark


4.07:  Sustainability
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Michael Ozlanski, Susquehanna University

University Sustainability/Experiential Learning Projects for Accounting Students and Faculty
Carol Cain, Winston-Salem State University
Philip Slater, Winston-Salem State University

The Upcycled Bag Company Cases: Step-by-Step Excel Pivot Table Tutorials for Introductory
Accounting (For Teaching Data Analytics and ESG)
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Rachel Gambol, University of Tampa
Jennifer Cainas, University of South Florida

Cengage

Hubro Simulations

KNIME

Vretta Lyryx

3:10 pm–4:00 pm

5.01: Pipeline and Curriculum
Accounting - 1.0 CH

Strategies for Boosting Accounting Enrollment
Moderator: Jan Taylor, AICPA & CIMA

Panelists:
Kimberly Church, Missouri State University
Barry Bryan, University of Arkansas
Angela Wheeler Spencer, Oklahoma State University


Post-Session Discussion

5.02: Artificial Intelligence IV
Information Technology - 1.0 CH

Moderator: Adria Vasquez, Del Mar College
AI-Powered Excel: Teaching Resources for Data Analytics and More
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

Merging AI with Accounting Instruction: Critical Analysis Through Engaging Interaction
Denise Wiseman, University of Central Florida
Deanna Foster, Nichols College

5.03: Open Access Software to Advance Active Learning, Automate Grading, and Reduce Cheating in Excel.
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Debbie Bloom,  Reading Area Community College

If you plan to attend this workshop, please make sure that you have MS Excel 365 or MS Excel 2021 or newer installed on your machine.  Additionally, please go to scoreboardexcel.com to download the software we will be using.  View the 1 minute tutorial to assist with the install.  If you have any trouble, we'll help you at the beginning of the session.

Mary Sasmaz, Case Western Reserve University
Raymond Frost, Ohio University
Ellen Gordon, Ohio University
Lauren Kenyo, Ohio University
Vic Matta, Ohio University
Maddi Raisch, Ohio University

5.04: Collaboration and Teams
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Karen Farmer, Texas A&M 

From Terror to Triumph: Creating Effective Team Assignments
Rachel Cox, The Oklahoma State University

EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC) Shares Free Curriculum Designed for Introductory Financial Accounting Courses
Joni K. Fisher, Ernst & Young LLP
David Wood, Brigham Young University


5.05: ED Talks V
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Jennifer DeMoras, Plymouth State University

Using a 10-K to Help Students Learn about Financial Reporting and about the Impact of the
Economic Environment on Firm Operations and Reporting
Sandra Roberson, Furman University
 

The Expanded M&M Project
Emily Walsh, Asbury University

Virtue Ethics to Catholic Social Teaching in the Introduction to Taxation Course
Robert Walsh, University of Dallas

5.06: Teaching Cases I
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Morgan Clarke, University of Arkansas

A Startup Company in Supply Chain Crisis Caused by Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
Li Zhang, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Austin Chen, New York University
Jiahui Han, Syracuse University

Assessing the Ethics of Executive Compensation: A Teaching Case
Daniel Street, Bucknell University
James Lawson, Bucknell University
Katherine Ward, Bucknell University

5.07: Student Engagment
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator:  Monique Kelley, Fresno City College

‘Show & Tell’ Let the Student Teach! Assessment Through Videos
Monique Kelley, Fresno City College
Grace Mubako, California State University, Sacramento
Roslyn Roberts, Sacramento State University

Writing in the Accounting Curriculum
Marie Solange Lopes 
Stonehill College

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm

6.01: Preparing to Become a CPA
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Cassie Nguyen, SUNY - University at Buffalo


Elevating Learning Mastery in the Accounting Curriculum: Upskilling from Remembering and
Recall to Evaluating and Analyzing
Susan Galbreath, Lipscomb University
Bonnie Brown, Lipscomb University
Perry Moore, Lipscomb University

Innovative Pedagogy in Accounting: Evaluating the New CPA Exam
Geeta Ali, St. John’s University
Kezia Harris, St. John’s University
Natalie Dixon, St. John’s University

6.02: Artificial Intelligence VI
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Monique Kelley, Fresno City College

AI Tools for Research
Alisa Brink, Virginia Commonwealth University
Benjamin Chapin, Virginia Commonwealth University
Bernhard Reichert, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mi Zhou, Virginia Commonwealth University

Generative AI as Research Assistants for Accounting Students: Unpacking the Benefits and
Navigating the Challenges
Sarah Yang Spencer, The University of Melbourne
Andy Wear, The University of Melbourne
Valerie Cotronei-Baird, The University of Melbourne
Justin Park, The University of Melbourne

6.03: ESG
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Elena Isaacson, Siena College

Using ESG to Support Teaching Accounting Concepts
Timothy Creel Lipscomb University
Susan Galbreath, Lipscomb University
Marcy Binkley, Vanderbilt University


6.04: Research Related
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Debora Constable,  Georgia State University

How Much is Too Much? Topics for the Accounting Research Course
Robert Walsh, University of Dallas

Stewardship and Accounting: Emphasizing the Intersection in Upper-Level Courses
Alesha Graves, Asbury University

6.05: ED Talks VI
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator:  Chad Reed, University of Arkansas

A Step-by-Step Assignment Design for Introductory Accounting Courses
Eunju Lee, Rowan University

Animating Accounting: The Use of Technology to Foster Student Engagement in Introductory
Accounting
Nader Wans, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Andrea Stapleton, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Engaging Students with Visualizations
John J. Wild, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Move Over Written Reports: Creating Digital Reports Using Adobe Express
Meredith Tharapos, RMIT University
Viktor Arity, RMIT University

6.06: Simulations
Accounting, 1.0 CH
Moderator: Jennifer DeMoras, Plymouth State University

Enhancing Student Engagement and Decision-Making Skills in Advanced Management
Accounting Through Simulation-Based Learning
Feng Deng, California State University, Sacramento
Abdy Taminsyah, MonsoonSIM

6.07: Teaching Online
Accounting, 1.0 CH
Moderator: Julia Frink, Tarrant County College

Designing Meaningful Learning Online
Julia Frink, Tarrant County College
Douglas Wilson, George Mason University

8:00 am–8:50 am

The AAA/J. Michael and Mary Anne Cook/Deloitte Foundation Prize 2023 Recipients’ Panel
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College

Panelists:
Christine Cheng, The University of Mississippi
Larry G. Stephens, Austin Community College
Wayne Thomas, The University of Oklahoma

9:00 am–9:50 am

7.01: Teaching Style
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Suzanne Cansler, University of Connecticut

Your Teaching Signature: Finding your Unique Profile as a Business Educator
Greg Fisher, Indiana University Bloomington
Amanda Josefy, Indiana University - Bloomington

Post-Session Discussion

7.02: AICPA Session
Accounting - 1.0 CH

Moderator: Jan Taylor, AICPA & CIMA

CPA Evolution Launch and Impact on the CPA Pipeline
Panelists:
Joseph Maslott, AICPA & CIMA
Lori Kelly, AICPA & CIMA


Missouri Society of CPAs and AICPA Educator Survey
Panelists:
Kimberly Church, Missouri State University
George Krull, Grant Thornton (retired)
 

Cengage

Hubro Simulations

KNIME

Vretta Lyryx

10:10 am–11:00 am

8.01: Challenges Facing Educators
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University

Exploring the High DFW Rates in Accounting Introductory Courses
Shuoyuan He, San Francisco State University
Inae (Lena) Yang, San Francisco State University
Chun-Chia Chang, San Francisco State University

Incorporating Regular and Substantive Interaction into Online Accounting Courses
Stephanie Poindexter (Swaim), Dallas College
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

8:02: ChatGPT
Information Technology - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Connie Belden, Butler Community College

Developing an On-Demand Study Tutor Using ChatGPT
Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

11:05 am–11:55 am

9.01: Integrity within the Curriculum
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney 

Academic Dishonesty: What Accounting Students Believe
Natalie Dixon, St. John’s University

Proposed Debate: Do We Need Invigilation or Supervision of Assessment in Accounting
Programs?


9.02: Teaching Cases II
Accounting - 1.0 CH
Moderator: Gina Jones, Aims Community College

Empowering Underserved Student Populations through Service-Learning Projects
Dena Breece, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Todd White, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Bank Records Analysis: The Case of the Missing College Savings Accounts
David O’Bryan, Pittsburg State University
Jeffrey Quirin, Wichita State University

12:00 pm–12:30 pm

CTLA Reflections and Future Plans
Lori Hatchell, Aims Community College
Amanda White, University of Technology, Sydney

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2025. Participants in this session will have the opportunity to enter their comments and ideas into
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2025. (3) The CTLA 2025 registration fee CANNOT be applied to the AAA membership or other
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