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Scott C. Jackson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department(s)
Accounting
Mail Code
6003
Phone
702-895-3619
Fax
702-774-3933

Biography

Scott C. Jackson joined the UNLV faculty in the Fall of 2023. He received his Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his MAcc and B.S. in accounting from Brigham Young University. Jackson primarily teaches financial and managerial accounting courses, ranging from principles to advanced, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. He also has experience teaching Accounting Theory. Jackson’s current research interests focus on investors’ and managers’ judgment and decision making processes, with a particular focus on CEO gender, shareholder activism, corporate governance, and voluntary disclosure. His work has appeared in various publications, including Contemporary Accounting Research, Issues in Accounting Education, and IR Magazine. Prior to academia, Jackson worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers Atlanta, on Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audits. He also has experience in treasury and bookkeeping. Prior to his university education, he lived in Spain for two years. His Spanish fluency is certified as “Advanced” by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Jackson is an active member of the Accounting, Behavior, and Organizations (ABO) and Financial Accounting and Reporting sections (FARS) of the American Accounting Association (AAA).

Education

  • 2021 Ph.D., Management (Accounting emphasis), Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • 2016 MAcc, Professional Accounting, Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University
  • 2016 B.S., Accounting (Minor: Economics), Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University

Teaching Interests

  • Financial/Managerial Accounting