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Cynthia M. Jackson


Jackson, Cynthia M.
Associate Professor of Accounting; Joseph G. Riesman Research Professor, 2002-2004


404 Hayden Hall
617-373-4643
c.jackson@neu.edu

Education

PhD in Business Administration, University of South Carolina
Master in Accounting, University of South Carolina
BS, Virginia State University

Research and Teaching Interests

A CPA in the state of Virginia, Professor Jackson has research interests in accounting information systems, accounting education and diversity in accounting. Her teaching interests include accounting information systems and financial accounting.

Awards and Honors

Joseph G. Reisman Research Professorship, Northeastern University, 2002-2004.

Beta Alpha Psi: Professor of the Year, University of Houston, 1994.

Melcher Faculty Teaching Fellow, University of Houston, 1993.

Selected Publications

Bruns, S., Jackson, C., Malgwi, C. (2011). A Survey of the Supply and Scholarly Productivity of Minority Accounting Faculty. Journal of Accounting, Ethics, and Public Policy.

Jackson, C., Bruns, S. (2011). A New Strategy for Cultivating Diversity. The CPA Journal.

Bruns, S., Jackson, C., E. A. (2010). Communication Skills and Accounting:  Do Perceptions Match Reality?. CPA Journal, LXXX(7), 63-65.

Ameen, E. C., Jackson, C., Malgwi, C. (2010). Student Perceptions of the Oral Communications Requirements in the Accounting Profession. Global Perspectives on Accounting Education, 7(2010), 31-49. 

Woods, L., Osborne, R., Jackson, C. (2009). Best Cities for Minority CPAs: All Cities Are Not Equal. CPA Journal, 2-3.

Bedard, J. C., Ettredge, M. L., Jackson, C., Johnstone, K. M. (2008). "Knowledge, Experience and Work-Around Behaviors: Electronic Media in the Professional Audit Environment." Journal of Business and Behavioral Science, 16(2).

Dow, K. E., Wong, J., Jackson, C., Leitch, R. A. (2008). "A comparison of structural equation modeling approaches: The case of user acceptance of information systems." Journal of Computer Information Systems, XLVIII(4), 106-114.

Jackson, C., Maroney, J., Rupert, T. (2007). Social Security: Exploring the Generational and Racial Divide. Advances in Taxation, 17(2007), 65-94.

Bedard, J., Graham, L., Jackson, C. (2005). Information Systems Risk Factors, Risk Assessments and Audit Planning Decisions. International Journal of Auditing, 9(2), 147-163.

Bedard, J., Jackson, C., Graham, L. (2005). Issues and Risks of SysTrust Engagements: Implications for Research and Practice. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 6(1), 55-79.

Bruns, S., Jackson, C., Janell, P., Rupert, T. (2005). “An Investigation of the Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Peer Teaching Observation for Untenured Accounting Faculty.” Advances in Accounting Education (2005), 173-192.

Bedard, J., Jackson, C., Ettredge, M., Johnstone, K. (2003). The Effects of Training on Auditors' Acceptance of An Electronic Work System. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, 4, 227-250.

Ameen, E., Guffey, D. , Jackson, C. (2002). Evidence of Teaching Anxiety among Accounting Professors. Journal of Business Education, 78(1), 16-22.

Ameen, E., Guffey, D., Jackson, C. (2000). Silence Is Not Golden: Further Evidence of Oral Communication Apprehension in Accounting Majors. Advances in Accounting Education, 3, 85-107.

Jackson, C. (2000). Discussion of Information Technology-Related Activities of Internal Auditors. Journal of Information Systems, 14(supplement), 55-56.

Selected Presentations

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Global Entrepreneur Week, "Leveraging Colleges and Universities for Urban Economic Revitalization,” Northeastern University Law School, Boston, MA. (November 18, 2010).

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Women's in Business, Women in Business Club, Northeastern University, Boston, MA. (November 9, 2010).

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Entrepreneur Training Class, "Accounting and Tax Issues,” Northeastern Urban Health Department and College of Business Administration, Boston, MA. (October 22, 2010).

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, "Technology Meets Commerce in an Urban Setting,” American Accounting Association, San Francisco, CA. (August 3, 2010).

Bruns, S. (Author Only), Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), AAA Diversity Section Annual Meeting, "A New Strategy for Cultivating Diversity," American Accounting Association, Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Ameen, E. (Author Only), Malgwi, C. (Author Only), American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, "Student perceptions of oral communication requirements and job desirability in the accounting profession," American Accounting Association, Anaheim, CA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Race and Disparities: A Research Forum, "The Impact of Technology on the Survival Rate of African American-Owned Businesses," Learning Circle Network, Cape Town, South Africa.

Rupert, T. (Presenter & Author), Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Maroney, J. (Presenter & Author), Northeastern Research & Scholarship Expo, "The Impact of Accounting Method on the Perceived Financial Viability of the Social Security System," Northeastern University, Matthews Arena.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Bedard, J. C. (Author Only), Ettredge, M. L. (Author Only), Johnstone, K. M. (Author Only), American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Tenth International Conference, "Knowledge, Experience and Work-Around Behaviors: Eectronic Media in the Professional Audit Environment," American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Honolulu, HI.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Woods, L. (Author Only), Diversity Section Conference, "Top ten cities for minority CPAs," AAA Diversity Section, Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Diversity Section Meeting, "How Can We Increase the Success Rate of Minority Faculty in the Accounting Education Profession?," American Accounting Association, Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Ameen, E. (Presenter & Author), Guffey, D. (Author Only), Annual Meeting, "The Importance of a Set of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Teaching by Example," American Accounting Association, San Francisco, CA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Malgwi, C. (Author Only), Pryor, C. (Author Only), Asia-Pacific Research Symposium on Accounting Information Systems, "Assessing the Performance of ERP Systems: A Comparison of Incidences and Type of Accounting Information Systems Errors in ERP and Legacy Systems," International Journal of Accounting Information Systems, Melbourne, Australia.

Rupert, T. (Presenter & Author), Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Maroney, J. (Presenter & Author), AAA Annual Meeting, "Social Security Reform: Exploring the Generational and Racial Divide," AAA, Washington, DC.

Rupert, T. (Presenter & Author), Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Maroney, J. (Author Only), Northeast regional meeting of AAA, "Social Security Reform: Exploring the Generational and Racial Divide," AAA, Portsmouth, NH.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Malgwi, C. (Author Only), 2005 Diversity Section Meeting, "A Survey of the Supply and Scholarly Productivity of Minority Accounting Faculty," American Accounting Association, Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Malgwi, C. (Author Only), 2005 Diversity Section Meeting, "Does the Digital Divide Exist Among African-American Businesses?," American Accounting Association, Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter & Author), Bedard, J. (Author Only), Ettredge, M. (Author Only), Johnstone, K. M. (Author Only), IS Section Mid-Year Conference, "User Resistance to Electronic Work Systems in Auditing," American Accounting Association, New Orleans, LA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Leadership Conference, "Long Term Career Strategies," American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Peachtree, GA.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Accounting Behavioral Organization Research Conference, "Quality Research on Diversity Issues," American Accounting Association, Denver, CO.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), PhD Project Accounting Doctoral Students Association Meeting, "Qualities of a Good Colleague," Accounting Doctoral Students Association Meeting, Honolulu, HI.

Jackson, C., Bruns, S., Janell, P., Rupert, T., AAA Meeting, "An Investigation of the Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Peer Teaching Observation by Accounting Faculty," American Accounting Association, San Antonio, TX.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), AAA Meeting, "Using the Classroom to Enhance Research Productivity and Motivate Students to Pursue the CPA Examination," American Accounting Association, San Antonio, TX.

Jackson, C., Bruns, S., Janell, P., Rupert, T., Northeast Region American Accounting Association Meeting, "An Investigation of the Use and Perceived Effectiveness of Peer Teaching Observation by Accounting Faculty," American Accounting Association, Providence, RI.

Jackson, C. (Presenter Only), Untapped Markets: Embracing Potential for Economic Opportunities, "The Future of Small Minority Business: Holding on to Old Markets, Tapping New Ones," Action for Boston Community Development, Boston, MA.

Industry and Academic Experience

Prior to joining the CBA faculty, Professor Jackson served as an assistant professor at the University of Houston.

Professional Services

Professor Jackson is a member of the American Accounting Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of Black Accountants, and Beta Gamma Sigma.

Mailing Address

Cynthia M. Jackson
404 Hayden Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts  02115-5000