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Educational Background
- Ph.D., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000
- B.A., Anthropology, Grinnell College, 1986
Positions Held
- Senior Lecturer of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2022 to present
- Lecturer of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001-2022
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000-2001
- Instructor, Wichita State University, 1992
- Internal Auditor, Wichita State University, 1990-1991
Recent Publications
- Curtis, S. (2017). Pathway to Reform: Building Action Research Capacity in Accounting Education. Issues in Accounting Education, 32 (3), 51-79.
Other Publications
Articles
- Curtis, S. (2011). Formative Assessment in Accounting Education and Some Initial Evidence on its Use for Instructional Sequencing. Journal of Accounting Education, 29 (4), 191-211.
- Curtis, S. (2009). Teaching Conceptual Knowledge and Thinking Skills Using Multiple Choice Questions. Accounting Education News, 37.
Instructional Material
- Curtis, S. Forthcoming. Professional Responsibility and Ethics for Accountants.
Presentations
- Curtis, S. (2016). Reflective Practices to Improve Accounting Education. Conference on Teaching and Learning, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2016). When Accounting Professionals Become Accounting Educators: Challenges and Opportunities. Annual Meeting, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2015). Experience the Benefits of On-Line Assessment! Conference on Teaching and Learning, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2015). A Look Inside Action Research: Driving Reform in Accounting Education and Development of Accounting Educators. Annual Meeting, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2014). Evaluating Effectiveness of a Learning Experience in Introductory Accounting. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2014). Kick Start Innovations and Improvements in Your Courses with Action Research. Conference on Teaching and Learning, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2014). Action Research: Turning Your Teaching Efforts into Research Publications. American Accounting Association Ohio Region Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2013). Empowering the Teaching-Focused Faculty Member by Engaging in Action Research to Improve Accounting Education. American Accounting Association Midwest Region Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2013). Action Research: Reflective Inquiry for Developing Formative Assessment in Higher Education. Maryville University Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference 2013.
- Curtis, S. (2012). Using Action Research to Evaluate Teaching, Learning and Curriculum. Missouri Association of Accounting Educators Annual Conference.
- Curtis, S. (2010). Examining How Formative Assessment Impacts Learning (and Measured Outcomes) On Different Tasks in Introductory Accounting. American Accounting Association Midwest Region Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2010). An Examination: How Learning Assessment Design Affects Measurement of Student Learning in Introductory Accounting. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2010). Professional Responsibility: A Framework for Global Professional Accountants. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2009). Accy 201: An Interesting Introduction to Accounting. Conference on Teaching and Learning, American Accounting Association.
- Curtis, S. (2009). Accy 201: An Interesting Introduction to Accounting Using Multi-Disciplinary Topics. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting.
- Curtis, S. (2009). Project Discovery in the Business Core. Nanyang Technological Institute Project Discovery Curriculum Symposium.
- Curtis, S. (2008). An Introduction to Professional Responsibility: Development of the Business 101 Course. Illinois CPA Society Education Summit.
- Curtis, S. (2007). Building Knowledge Through Active Learning: Teaching Project Discovery-Style in a Large Lecture. Nanyang Technological Institute, Project Discovery Curriculum Symposium.
- Curtis, S. (2006). Improving the Quality of Information Through Third-Party. International Former Soviet Union Professional Executives Delegation.
- Curtis, S. (2001). Active Learning: A Personal Approach to Teaching Project Discovery. Joint Teaching Symposium, University of Illinois, University of Nanyang.
- Curtis, S. (2001). Innovation in Introductory Accounting. Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore Faculty Curriculum Exchange.
- Curtis, S. (2001). The Effects of Audit Review on Auditors' Justifications and Judgments. American Accounting Association Auditing Section Midyear Meeting.
- Curtis, S., & Stone, D. (2001). Accounting Controls 'From the Inside': Shirley Jackson's 'My Life with R.H. Macy'. Accounting Information Systems Teaching Conference.
Service
- Associate Editor, Accounting Education: An International Journal, 2017 to present
- Chair, Teaching Learning and Curriculum, Faculty Development Committee - Research Group, American Accounting Association, 2016 to present
- Midwest Region Coordinator, Teaching Learning and Curriculum, American Accounting Association, 2014 to present
- Reviewer, Accounting Education: An International Journal, 2010 to present
- Editorial Board Member, Issues in Accounting Education, 2010 to present
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Accounting Education, 2010 to present
Teaching Interests
Financial, Management, Professional Responsibility
Research Interests
Research interests include teaching and learning, learning assessment, action research and philosophy
Current Courses
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Decision Making for Atg (ACCY 302) We will develop and apply a framework to better understand the specific types of accounting information managers need to make key operational and strategic decisions. Utilizing business case studies and real-world projects, the course will also develop skills in gathering, visualizing, and statistically analyzing this accounting information to inform these important decisions.
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Ethics (ACCY 516) Covers key principles of accountants' professional responsibility in their jobs, organizations, and careers, and adopts both theoretical and practical perspectives of the role of ethics and morals within the accounting discipline. The course begins with a general overview of these key constructs and principles, including various philosophies from a variety of disciplines and cultures. Next, the course provides a historical perspective of major instances of accounting-related "failures" and "successes" in the area of professional responsibility and ethics. This historical perspective provides the underlying reasoning for many contemporary codes of conduct, ethics, and professional guidelines. A variety of experiential learning opportunities will help students explore and develop their own perspective on ethics and morals, and how these principles affect their professional roles, responsibilities, and choices. 3 or 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.