Welcome and Plenary Session

Sandra Gates, Program Co-Chair, Diversity Section
Claire Costin, Program Co-Chair, Diversity Section
Benjamin Huegel, Program Co-Chair, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Section

Building the Next Generation of Accountants
Personnel/Human Resources - 1.2 CH

As a result of a symposium held in the fall of 2023, a group of stakeholders in the future of the accounting profession joined together to work on initiatives to increase the pipeline of future accounting students.  At this panel session you will learn about the work that has been done to date and plans for the future.  Bring your ideas!

Moderator:  Amelia Hart, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Speakers:
Denise LeDuc Froemming, CalCPA, President & CEO
Yvonne L. Hinson, PhD, CPA, CEO American Accounting Association
Mark H. Taylor, University of South Florida

Concurrent Sessions

1.01  Diversity Research Papers:  Accounting Pipeline
Accounting - 1.8 CH

Moderator: Chevonne Alston,  Governors State University

Can the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Tax Preparation Programs Address the Accounting Pipeline Shortage and Satisfy AACSB Standard 9 Societal Impact?
Nadra Pencle, Ball State University
Candice Boucree, Southeastern Louisiana University


Could the Pipeline Challenge Be Caused by the Lack of Diversity in Academia, Course Materials, and Firm Representation
Karen Robinson, York College of Pennsylvania


1.02  Intentionally Left Blank


1.03  TLC Ed Talks I
Information Technology - 1.8 CH
Moderator: Jessica Thornton, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

AI-Powered Excel: Teaching Tips, Tricks, and Materials
Wendy Tietz, Kent State University

Critical Thinking Exercise Helps Unlock Students Fixed Mindset
Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University-College Station
Amy Fredin, St Cloud University

Enhancing Accounting Education through Gamification: Mechanisms and Circumstances
Juliana Kralik, The University of Tampa
Jennifer Cainas, University of South Florida
Becca Baaske, The University of Tampa

Everything I Learned In Managerial Accounting I Learned Playing Pokémon Go: Finding Anything and Everything in Your Course
Nate Chang, DePaul University

1.04  TLC Research Papers
Accounting - 1.8 CH
Moderator: Nelson Mlotshwa, Saint Mary’s College

Financial Education, Employee Mental Health, and Employer Productivity
Vishal Baloria, University of Connecticut

Preparing U.S. Accounting Students for Global Business
Veena Brown, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Abbie Daly, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Laura Swenson, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

MAC, CPA'S: Development of a Diversity Plan in Public Accounting
Mitchell Franklin, Le Moyne College
Susan Albring, Syracuse University
Willie Reddic, Syracuse University

Concurrent Sessions

2.01  Diversity Research Papers:  Workplace
Accounting - 1.8 CH

Moderator: Michelle Harding, Virginia Tech

Capital Market Pressure and Racial Inequality: An Examination of Workplace Safety and Wage Theft
Maryjane Rabier, Washington University in St. Louis

Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Family Leave: An Autobiographical Examination using Top Ten Firms as Context
Kimberly Tribou, College of Charleston
Madison Ayres, McMurry University

2.02 Diversity Research Papers:  Corporate
Accounting - 1.8 CH
Moderator: Candice Boucree, Southeastern Louisiana University

Beyond the Matrix: The Consequences of Nasdaq's Board Diversity Disclosure Rules
Kaschia Wade, University of Kentucky

The Collapse of FTX: How Media Sentiment, Celebrity, and FOMO Led to the Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
Chevonne Alston, Governors State University
Sydnee Manley, Providence College

Investor Ethnicity and Investor Relations Responsiveness: A Field Experiment
Nerissa C. Brown, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Mark E. Peecher, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sebastain Stirnkorb, University of Amsterdam
Isaac L.Yamoah, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

2.03  TLC Research Papers
Information Technology - 1.8 CH
Moderator: Santosh Abraham, Union University

A Case Study of Accounting Issues Facing Aspiring Social Influencers
John Reisch, East Carolina University
Dan Schisler, East Carolina University
Davidson Gillette, East Carolina University

ChatGPT: Can it Handle Real-World Accounting Cases?
Theresa Henry, Seton Hall University
David Rosenthal, Seton Hall University
Rob Weitz, Seton Hall University

Fun in Accounting? You Bet! How to Engage Students in Introductory Financial Accounting Courses
Mollie Adams, Missouri State University
Kyle Goodin,  Missouri State University
Kristin Hamm,  Missouri State University
Julie Ravenscraft,  Missouri State University

2.04: TLC Research/Teaching Forum
Accounting - 1.8 CH

Attempting High School Partnerships: Lessons Learned in the Process
Danny Royer, Ball State University
Ann Reichle, Ball State University

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

How Has the Change in Teaching Methodology in Introductory Accounting Courses Impacted Universities and Their
Students?
Leigh Moon, Illinois Wesleyan University

Concurrent Sessions

3.01 Diversity Research Papers:  Auditing
Auditing - 1.8 CH

Moderator: Kimberly Tribou, College of Charleston

Expanding Audit Committee Searches with Machine Learning Models
Justin Short, The University of Tennessee

The Impact of Gender-Diverse Audit Committees on Risk Management Effectiveness in GCC Firms
Pascale Baaklini, IESEG School of Management
Tarek Mejri, Université d’Evry
 

3.02 Diversity Research Papers:  ESG
Accounting - 1.8 CH

Moderator: Kaschia Wade, University of Kentucky

Corporate Reputation Mediates the Effect of ESG on Operating Performance
Li Wen Lai, National Taipei University

The Chief Diversity Officer: ESG Effects for Internal and External Stakeholders
Michelle Harding, Virginia Tech
Jennifer Joe, Virginia Tech
Adrienne Rhodes, The University of Iowa

3.03: TLC EdTalks II
Accounting - 1.8 CH
Moderator: Alyssa Vowell, Oklahoma State University

Ethical and Effective Application of AI in the Classroom
WendyTietz, Kent State University
Mfon Akpan, Methodist University
Scott Dell, Ferris State University

Canned Tomatoes Bring Flavor to Cost Accounting
Karen Farmer, Texas A&M University–College Station
Amy Fredin, St. Cloud State University

Joint Internships: A Case Study of Hands-on Audit Experience for Faculty and Students
Santhosh Abraham, Union University

Teaching Accounting in Harmony with Studentsʼ Brains
Christine Denison, Iowa State University

The Use of Role-Play in a Tax Classroom
Frances Stott, Ohio University
Vicky Johnson, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Tracie Miller, Franklin University

3.04: TLC Research/Teaching Forum
Information Technology - 1.8 CH

Investigating the Impact of Remote Work on the Relationship between Mentoring and Organizational Commitment in
Public Accounting
Nelson Mlotshwa, Saint Mary's College

The Need for Certified Public Accountants(CPAs) Even with Artificial Intelligence and Advancing Technology
Sadie Hayes, Ball State University

Plenary:  Real Talk:  Publishing in Diversity and Education
Behavioral Ethics - 1.2 CH

Moderator: Claire Costin, University of Portland

Natalie Churyk, Northern Illinois University
Kirsten Cook, Texas Tech University
Stephani Mason, DePaul University