Native of Wisconsin and grew up on a dairy farm with many siblings. My BBA is from UW-Whitewater, MAcc from University of Georgia and PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison. My primary interest in accounting research and teaching is financial reporting and sustainability reporting. Enjoy golfing, cycling, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing with husband, daughter, and two dogs.
An Initial Study of Understanding US Corporate Collective Bargaining and Corporate Sustainability
This study is a descriptive study on various ESG sustainability scores for U.S. corporations with collective bargaining contracts and corporations without collective bargaining contracts. Using Bloomberg ESG data and company 10-ks, the study investigates...
How to Introduce Principle Based Accounting into the Classroom
Discuss with high school teachers how to teach new standards that are principle based.
Interleave Learning in Advance Accounting
The presentation summarized my findings in an interleaving teaching study administered in my Advanced Accounting course
Teaching Techniques Implemented to Enhance Students Comprehension of Consolidations
Present new practices in advanced accounting (e.g., accounting cycle) to enhance students understanding of the consolidation process.
Implementing Design Inquiry into Accounting Curriculum
The Pathways Commission Recommendation #4 identifies one of the three premises improving the skill sets of students entering the accounting profession as, “professional judgment/skepticism is a foundational skill necessary in the accounting profession.” ...
Implementing Design Inquiry Techniques in a Sustainability Accounting & Reporting Course
Fully Integrated vs. Limited Integration of Sustainable Practices: Is There a Difference in Financial Performance?"
The Accounting Cycle & Consolidations
Jason Porter
Smithfield Motors: A case in Lending, Strategy, & Value
Steve Nenninger
Teaching Sustainability
Deciding When and How to Impair Goodwill: The Case of Enervate Inc.