Amanda Marcy

Amanda Marcy
Assistant Professor
Accounting

Contact Info
amanda.marcy@scranton.edu
(570) 941-4120
[BRN] Brennan Hall 306



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Education

B.S., M.B.A., The University of Scranton
PhD, The University of Scranton

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, University of Scranton (2018-present)
  • Faculty Specialist, Department of Accounting, University of Scranton (2015-2018)

 

Professional Experience

  • Senior Accountant – Assurance, Baker Tilly, Wilkes-Barre, PA (2014-2015)
  • Staff Accountant – Assurance, Baker Tilly, Wilkes-Barre, PA (2011-2014)

Publications in Refereed Journals

  • Boyle, J., Marcy, A., Boyle, D., & Hermanson, D. (2024). Accounting Chairs’ Perceptions of Current Challenges. Issues in Accounting Education.
  • Marcy, A. S. (2023). Feedback: The Gift that Keeps on Giving. The Pennsylvania CPA Journal.
  • Bakarich, K. M., Hoffmann, M., Marcy, A. S., & O'Brien, P. (2023). Accountants' Views on Sustainability Reporting: A Generational Divide. Current Issues in Auditing.
  • Marcy, A. S., & Parker, R. D. (2023). The Value of Civility. Strategic Finance.
  • Bakarich, K. M., Marcy, A. S., & O'Brien, P. E. (2022). Has the Fever Left a Burn? A Study of the Impact of COVID-19 Remote Working Arrangements on Public Accountants' Burnout. Accounting Research Journal.
  • Bakarich, K. M., Marcy, A. S., & O'Brien, P. E. (2021). Pandemic Perceptions: Public Accountants' Views of Organizational Support during COVID-19. The CPA Journal.
  • Marcy, A., Boyle, D., Boyle, J., & Mahoney, D. (2020). The Value of Trust to Financial Professionals and Their Organizations. Strategic Finance.
  • Stampone, A. L., & Marcy, A. S. (2019). Emerging Technologies Will Impact More Than Office Duties. The Pennsylvania CPA Journal.

Conference Proceedings

  • Marcy, A. S. & O'Brien, P. (2019). Are Auditors Feeling the Burn? Job Burnout Among Staff and Senior Auditors. 2019 American Accounting Association Mid-Atlantic Mid-Year Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Boyle, D. M., Carpenter, B. W., Marcy, A. S., & Stampone, A. L. (2018). The Doctorally-qualified Accounting Faculty Shortage and the Demand for Non-traditional Doctoral Programs: Additional Insights. 2018 Clute Institute International Academic Conference on Business, Washington D.C..
  • Boyle, D. M., Carpenter, B. W., Marcy, A. S., & Stampone, A. L. (2017). The Doctorally-Qualified Accounting Faculty Shortage and the Demand for Non-traditional Doctoral Programs. 2017 American Accounting Association Annual Meeting, San Diego.
  • Marcy, A. S., Carpenter, B. W., & Breiner, J. (2016). The Evolution of Accounting Standards for Extraordinary Items. 2016 Clute Institute International Academic Conference on Business, New Orleans.

Presentations

  •  2022: University of Scranton, KSOM Faculty Research Seminar, Scranton, PA, USA

Research Activities

  • Marcy, A. S., & Parker, R. D. (2023), IMA Count Me In Podcast: Ep. 234: Amanda Marcy and Doug Parker - Building a Civil Workplace.
  • Web Publications:
    • Marcy, A. S. 2024. Constructive Conversations and the Power of Peer Feedback. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2023. Civil Wars: Battling Incivility in the Workplace. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2023. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Accounting. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2022. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Audits: Turning the Words into Actions. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2022. The Alphabet Soup of Accounting Certifications. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2021. Paving the Way for ESG Reporting. PICPA CPA Now.
    • Marcy, A. S. 2020. Tips for CPAs Preparing to Enter the Remote Work Force. PICPA CPA Now.

Working Papers

  • Marcy, A. S., Boyle, D. M., Boyle, J. F., & Hermanson, D. " Public Accounting Pipeline Shortage and Recruitment and Retention Strategies."
  • Marcy, A. S., O'Brien, P., & Hoffmann, M. (2023). "Certifying Success in the Alphabet Soup: Exploring Student Perceptions of Various Accounting Certifications."
  • Marcy, A. S. (2023). "Should Alumni Auditors Cool Off? A Study of the Effect of Alumni Status and Audit Task Complexity on Auditor Independence."

Education

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Accounting (2020), University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA
    • Dissertation: Should Alumni Auditors Cool Off? A Study of the Effect of Alumni Status and Audit Task Complexity on Auditor Independence
  • M. B.A. in Accounting (2011), University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA
  • B. S. in Accounting (2010), University of Scranton, Scranton, PA, USA
    • Summa Cum Laude

Professional Certifications

  •  Certified Public Accountant, Pennsylvania (2012-Present)

Professional Memberships

  • Institute of Management Accountants (2022 – Present)
  • American Accounting Association (2015 - Present)
  • Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (2012 - Present)
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Northeastern Chapter
    • Schools and Colleges Thought Leadership Committee (2012 - Present)
    • Northeastern Local Connection Committee (2022 – Present)
    • Emerging CPAs Committee (2018 - 2020)
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association, Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter (2013 - Present)

Honors and Awards

  •  2023 Douglas M. Boyle Research Award, University of Scranton
  • 2023 Curtis Verschoor Ethics Feature Article of the Year Award, IMA Committee on Ethics and Strategic Finance
  • 2023 Woman of Vision & Courage Award, University of Scranton
  • 2020 Douglas M. Boyle Research Award, University of Scranton
  • 2020 Curtis Verschoor Ethics Feature Article of the Year Award, IMA Committee on Ethics and Strategic Finance
  • 2012 Young Leaders Award, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • 2012 Top Ten Scorers on the Uniform CPA Exam in Pennsylvania
  • 2011 Outstanding Student Award in Accounting, University of Scranton
  • 2011 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
  • 2010 Excellence in Accounting Award, University of Scranton
  • 2010 Omega Beta Sigma Academic Excellence in Business Award, University of Scranton
  • 2009 Frank O’Hara Award, University of Scranton
  • 2008 Frank O’Hara Award, University of Scranton

Professional Service Appointments

  • Guthrie Health Clinic Audit Committee (2023 – Present)
  • United Way of Susquehanna County Advisory Board (2020 - Present)
  • Susquehanna County Recreation Center Fundraising Committee (2019 - Present)

University Service Appointments

  • Faculty Advisor for Beta Alpha Psi and the Society of Accounting Students (2015 – Present)
  • University of Scranton Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee (2021 – Present)
  • University of Scranton Provost Advisory Group (2021 – Present)
  • University of Scranton Faculty Research Committee (2022 – Present)
  • Kania School of Management Teaching and Curriculum Committee (2022-Present)
  • Kania School of Management Staff Service Award Committee (2020 –Present)
  • Kania School of Management Faculty Research Committee (2021 – Present)
  • Kania School of Management Burkavage Fellowship Committee (2023 – Present)
  • University of Scranton Honors Program Honors Council Committee (2020 – 2023)
  • Faculty Senate ad hoc General Education Review Committee (2019 – 2020)
  • Kania School of Management Undergraduate Program Committee (2015 – 2021)
  • Tenure-Track Accounting Faculty Search Committee Chair and Affirmative Action Liaison (2019-2020)

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