Retirement Congratulations

We congratulate Professor Rowland Atiase on his well-earned retirement after 36 years as a faculty member. Throughout his distinguished career, he made important contributions to the study of both financial and managerial accounting, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues. We wish him the very best in this new chapter!

Thought Leadership

During the lively news cycle of the past several months, Texas Accounting faculty members have consistently provided the public with research-backed analysis and nuanced perspectives on economic issues. Here’s a sampling of media clips featuring our professors since September 2024:

The Dallas Morning News

Why Congress Should Save the Municipal Bond Tax Exemption

March 12, 2025

Professor Emeritus of Accounting Michael Granof writes about the importance of this critical tool for financing infrastructure projects for local and state governments
Texas Standard

With Layoffs Expected at the IRS, What Does That Mean for Tax Season This Year?

February 27, 2025

Assistant Professor of Accounting Andrew Belnap predicts IRS layoffs may affect as many as 600 employees in the Austin IRS office
Financial Times

Accounting Errors Force US Companies To Pull Statements in Record Numbers

December 9, 2024

Associate Professor of Accounting Instruction Jeffrey Johanns comments on the uptick in reissuing erroneous financial reports
The Wall Street Journal

Macy’s Says Accounting Employee Hid up to $154 Million in Delivery Expenses

November 25, 2024

Associate Professor of Accounting Instruction Jeffrey Johanns comments on Macy’s delay in filing its quarterly report to the SEC
Motley Fool Money

Valuation 101

November 16, 2024

Associate Professor of Instruction in Accounting Patrick Badolato looks at Netflix, Walmart, and others while discussing how to determine the value of a company
Whistleblower

Study Finds Immense Deterrence Effect From Tax Whistleblower Law

November 13, 2024

Research from Aruhn Venkat discusses how a New York law that shields and rewards whistleblowers led to less tax dodging by corporations
Financial Times

Tensions Erupt Over US Audit Quality

November 4, 2024

Associate Professor of Accounting Instruction Jeff Johanns comments on whether the quality of public company audits is deteriorating or improving
UBC Sauder

Knowledge Is Power: UBC Study Shows More Frequent Financial Reporting Helps Investors

October 23, 2024

Research from Professor of Accounting Yong Yu shows that companies that increase their reporting frequency have more predictable earnings
Bloomberg Law

Big Four Accounting Firms Ebb as Feeder for Corporate CFO Jobs

September 18, 2024

Dean Lillian Mills comments on how experience at accounting and consulting firms can put aspiring CFOs on the right track