Co-Founder, AKOUNT
An incredibly easy way to learn basics of accounting by running a virtual business.
Education
- Ph.D., Business Administration, Penn State University, 1995
- M.S., Accounting, Penn State University, 1990
- M. Comm., Finance & Banking, Bombay University, 1987
Academic Position
I am a Clinical Professor of Accounting at Penn State University's Smeal College of Business, where I teach courses in management accounting, cost accounting, and strategic cost management to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Research Interests
My research explores the intersections of accounting, economics, ecology, and political theory. I am particularly interested in:
- Management and cost accounting
- Strategic cost management
- History of quantification
- Political theory and accounting
- Federal budgets and public administration
- The radical thought of Ivan Illich
Professional Experience
Beyond my academic work, I am deeply committed to making accounting education accessible and engaging. As Co-Founder of AKOUNT, I work to help students learn accounting principles through practical, hands-on experience with virtual business simulations.
My work has been published in leading academic journals and I regularly present at conferences on topics related to accounting, organizations, and society.