Veena Brown

Veena L. Brown

  • Professor, Accounting
  • Director of Accounting Programs

Education

PhD in Accounting, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
MBA in Business Administration, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
BS in Accounting, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
BS in Finance, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Licensed Certified Public Accountant (Florida)

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Brown's research focuses on auditing standards and practices, corporate governance, diversity in business organizations, and accounting education. Her scholarly work appears in premier journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Issues in Accounting Education, and Current Issues in Auditing. She has secured external research funding from organizations such as the Institute of Management Accountants, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and the AICPA Center for Audit Quality. Her teaching innovations include integrating data analytics technologies into auditing curricula and leading international study abroad programs.

Professional Activities

Dr. Brown currently serves as Editor of Issues in Accounting Education and has held significant leadership roles including President of the Diversity Section of the American Accounting Association and Chair of the Auditing Standards Committee. She maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs, American Institute of CPAs, and National Association of Black Accountants. Her recognition includes the Wisconsin Teaching Fellow/Scholar Fellowship Award and selection as a Mosaic Leadership Academy Fellow for her contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

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