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Jan Eighme

Teaching Professor

Accountancy


Jan Eighme

Contact Information

Office Hours

  • M 2:30-5:00pm (WebEx)
  • W 10:30-1:00pm (3120)
  • Others by appointment
  • Remote through Webex

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Profile

Academic Background

  • Ph.D. Florida State University, Business Administration: Accounting
  • M.Acc. Miami University
  • B.S. Miami University, Education: Social Science Comprehensive

Academic & Professional Experience

  • Teaching Professor (2020-present).
  • Associate Teaching Professor (2018-2020).
  • Senior Lecturer, Miami University (2013-2018).
  • Lecturer, Miami University (2006-2013).
  • Assistant Professor, Miami University, Department of Accountancy (2001-2006).
  • Instructor, Miami University, Department of Accountancy (2000-2001).
  • Teaching Assistant, Florida State University, Department of Accounting (1995-2000).
  • Research Assistant, Florida State University, Department of Accounting (1996-1997).
  • Instructor, Miami University, Department of Accountancy (1992-1995).

Recent Publications

  • Krehbiel, T. C., Eighme, J. E., & Havelka, D. (2013). Fast Initial Response Control Charts For Accounting Activities. Journal of Business and Economics Research, 11 (9), 381-391.
  • Krehbiel, T. C., Eighme, J. E., & Cottell, P. C. (2009). Morgan Systems Inc.: Application of Six Sigma to the Finance Function. Journal of Accounting Education, 27 (2), 104-123
  • Eighme, J. E. (2006). Rating 529 College Savings Plans. Journal of Accountancy, 202 (3), 45-48.
  • Eighme, J. E. (2006). Spam: Choosing the Right Defense. CPA Journal, 76 (7), 48-50.
  • Brewer, P. C. & Eighme, J. E. (2005). Using Six Sigma to Improve the Finance Function. Strategic Finance, 27-33.
  • Eighme, J. E. & Cashell, J. D. (2002). Internal Auditors' Roles in Overcoming the Financial Reporting Crisis. Internal Auditing, 3-10.
  • Bagranoff, N. A., Eighme, J. E., & Kahl, Jr, H. (2002). Who Moved My Ledger? CPA Journal, 22-26.

Honors & Awards

  • 2017: Outstanding Accounting Educator Award awarded jointly by the Ohio Society of CPAs and the Ohio Region of the American Accounting Association
  • 2017: Richard K. Smucker Teaching Excellence Award for Clinical Faculty, Farmer School of Business.
  • 2014: Farmer School of Business Faculty Award for Service Excellence.
  • 2005: Richard K. Smucker Teaching Excellence Award for Junior Faculty, Farmer School of Business.
  • 2002, 2003, 2010, 2014: Nominated for Miami's Associated Student Government Outstanding Professor Award, Miami University.
  • 2000: Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Florida State University.
  • 1998: Fellowship, Florida State University.
  • 1998. 1997: Grady W. Rea Accounting Doctoral Excellence Award, Florida State University.
  • 1998: College of Business Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Florida State University.
  • 1997, 1996: Fellowship, Florida State University.
  • 1997: Doctoral Consortium Fellow, American Accounting Association.
  • 1995: Teaching Fellowship, Florida State University.
  • 1991: Elijah Watt Sells Award for High Distinction in the November CPA Exam, CPA Exam.
  • 1991: Silver Medal for Achievement in the November CPA Exam, Ohio Society of CPAs.

Areas of Expertise

  • Accounting information systems

Biography

Dr. Jan Eighme taught in the Department of Accountancy from 1992 to 1995, and she returned to the faculty in 2000. She teaches accounting information systems and financial accounting courses. She serves as Miami's associate editor for the American Journal of Business and as the chief advisor for the Department of Accountancy. Jan received her Ph.D. from Florida State University and her M.Acc. and B.S. from Miami University. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio. She is a member of the American Accounting Association, the AICPA, and the Ohio Society of CPAs.

Courses

  • ACC 361-A 1:15-2:35 TR 0033 FSB
    ACC 361-B 8:30-9:50 TR 0033 FSB
    ACC 361-C 10:05-11:25 TR 0033 FSB