J. Mike Truelson PhD, CPA

Overview

Summary:

J. Mike Truelson is an Assistant Professor in the Adkerson School of Accountancy at Mississippi State University, where he teaches accounting information systems and data analytics. His research interests focus on audit firms, auditor reputation, and factors that impact audit quality. He has published in prestigious journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory, Accounting Horizons, and Current Issues in Auditing. He earned his PhD in accounting from Virginia Tech and his undergraduate and master’s degree from Louisiana State University. Prior to entering academia, Mike worked in the assurance practice for EY and KPMG. He has experience auditing both public and private companies, primarily in manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. Mike is a member of the American Accounting Association and a licensed CPA in the states of Texas and Mississippi.

Education:

• PhD, Accounting, Virginia Tech, 2021
• MS, Accounting, Louisiana State University, 2013
• BS, Accounting, Louisiana State University, 2012

Research interests:

Audit Quality
Audit Firm Diversity
Private Companies