Research to Practice Insights for Professionals, Firms, and Regulators

Welcome to Practice Insights, where my latest accounting research is translated into real-world application. Designed for professionals, firms, regulators, and academics, this page delivers timely practice alerts, concise video summaries, and key takeaways from my research findings to help you navigate changing industry practices and evolving standards.

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The Audit Research Hub with Dr. A

Welcome to the Audit Research Hub—a channel dedicated to translating my accounting and auditing research into real-world application. Public accounting is constantly shifting, and my goal is to provide practitioners, scholars, and regulators with a clear look at what the data actually says. Through short video summaries, I break down my own studies on everything from auditor communication and retention to regulatory oversight. Subscribe to join me as we explore the practical side of auditing research.

Can high-quality coaches buffer low-quality ones?

The video discusses a study that examines the impact of coaching quality on employee retention and audit quality in public accounting firms, as well as the factors inhibiting effective coaching among supervisors.
What happens when auditors and tax specialists collaborate (or not) on audit engagements?

In the fast-paced world of auditing and financial reporting, one crucial partnership stands out: the collaboration between auditors and tax specialists. But what happens when these two disciplines collide? Our study delves deep into this dynamic interplay.
What affects novice auditors' receptivity to critical feedback?

The study’s focus is on a crucial aspect of audit practice: the nuance of feedback in the auditing process, particularly for novice auditors. My study delves into how the framing of negative feedback and the auditors' natural receptivity to feedback, termed feedback orientation, impact both their immediate reactions and their ongoing performance.
How can we improve supervisors' coaching during audit review?

In the world of auditing, workpaper review is more than just a quality control mechanism. It's a vital process that serves two crucial purposes: ensuring audit quality and fostering professional development. But what motivates auditors to provide effective coaching during their review?
How do staff auditors experience audit review and what is the impact on audit quality?

Have you ever wondered how auditors feel about their review experiences? Our study dives into this topic, shedding light on the best and worst aspects of the audit review process and their impact on audit quality.
How can accounting professionals cope with busy season fatigue?

This video describes a study that investigates how cognitive fatigue impacts public accountants, especially during high-demand periods like busy seasons. Further, the video discusses how microbreaks and supervisory support can reduce fatigue, improve well-being, and enhance audit quality.
Turnover Experiences in Public Accounting

How does the way an accountant leaves a firm impact their willingness to recommend that firm for future business? In this brief video, Dr. A breaks down her dual-perspective study on public accounting turnover, offering actionable strategies for firms to improve retention and maximize alumni goodwill.