• Ph.D, Accountancy, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky, 2021
• M.S., Accountancy, Trinity University, 2009
• B.S., Business Administration & Accountancy, Trinity University, 2008

• Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2022 to present
• Assistant Professor, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 2021-2022

• Ulla, J., & Commerford, B. Forthcoming. Reliance on Algorithmic Estimates: The Joint Influence of Algorithm Adaptability and Estimation Uncertainty. The Accounting Review.
• Commerford, B., Dennis, S., Joe, J., & Ulla, J. (2022). Man versus Machine: Complex Estimates and Auditor Reliance on Artificial Intelligence Journal of Accounting Research, 60 (1), 171-201.

My research focuses on judgment and decision-making in auditing and accounting contexts using experimental design with specific interests in the impact of technology.

• Financial Acct Govt and NFP (ACCY 419) In this Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting course, students will experience an in-depth study of governmental and nonprofit accounting practices, focusing on financial reporting, budgeting, and fund accounting. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique accounting principles and regulations applicable to the public and nonprofit sectors. By the end of the course, students will know how to create and analyze financial transactions for governmental and nonprofit entities.

• Govt & NFP Accounting (ACCY 519) In this Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting course, students will experience an in-depth study of governmental and nonprofit accounting practices, focusing on financial reporting, budgeting, and fund accounting. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the unique accounting principles and regulations applicable to the public and non-profit sectors. Students will take a deep dive into specialized areas within nonprofit and governmental accounting. This course will emphasize advanced research using various knowledgebase sources, and critical analysis. Additionally, this course involves more independent research and will require students to apply the knowledge gained in this course. By the end of the course, students will know how to create and analyze financial transactions for governmental and nonprofit entities. Credit is not given toward graduation for both ACCY 419 and ACCY 519.