Audrey Scarlata holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky and an M.B.A. and B.B.A. from Morehead State University. Prior to joining Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Scarlata taught Accounting Information Systems and Managerial Accounting at the University of Louisville. At MTSU she teaches Managerial and Cost Accounting. Dr. Scarlata is the current Chair of the Department of Accounting. Her primary area of research focuses on Accounting and Audit technology, exploring how technology and knowledge interact to influence decision outcomes in audit tasks. Dr. Scarlata also conducts research on the current and future state of the accounting profession, critical thinking, education, and mentor relationships in accounting. Previous articles have been published in journals such as Accounting Horizons, Critical Perspectives on Accounting, Journal of Information Systems Accounting Education, and the CPA journal.

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