Mark Edmonds

Mark A. Edmonds, Ph.D., CPA, is an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has taught principles and advanced accounting classes in face-to-face, flipped, and online formats. Dr. Edmonds is currently spearheading the effort within the Collï¿t School of Business to integrate data analytics into the accounting curriculum. He has developed business analytics teaching tools at both the graduate and undergraduate level....See more

Mark A. Edmonds, Ph.D., CPA, is an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He has taught principles and advanced accounting classes in face-to-face, flipped, and online formats. Dr. Edmonds is currently spearheading the effort within the Collï¿t School of Business to integrate data analytics into the accounting curriculum. He has developed business analytics teaching tools at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Several contributions have been made to this text revolving around the data analytics concepts Dr. Edmonds incorporates into his classes. He is the recipient of the Loudell Ellis Robinson excellence in teaching award. Dr. Edmonds began his career providing assurance services for the internationally recognized accounting firm Ernst & Young. He utilizes this professional experience to bring a practical approach to the concepts covered in this text. At the conclusion of his professional service, he obtained his PhD from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He serves as the education adviser on the board of the Institute of Internal Auditors Birmingham Chapter. Dr. Edmonds research focuses on alternative learning strategies in accounting. He frequently publishes in prominent journals such as Issues in Accounting Education and Journal of Accounting Education. See less