Isenberg-educated accountants help businesses make informed, data-driven financial decisions. Our graduates are valued advisors who diagnose the health of a business, shielding it from competitive traps and unlocking new growth opportunities.

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AACSB Accounting Accreditation

AACSB Accounting Accreditation

AACSB represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Isenberg is part of the one percent of the worlds' 13,000 business programs that have earned this recognition. AACSB-accredited schools produce highlight skilled graduates valued by employers over graduates from non-accredited schools. Isenberg is proud to have this distinction.

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Our undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting prepare students to be strategic leaders in their careers. Faculty leverage their professional experiences and their academic research to deepen classroom discussions and foster critical thinking. Our graduates are prepared to effectively interpret financial data in order to make well-informed decisions in a competitive, global marketplace.
Bradley Bennett
Department Chair & Ronald C. Mannino Faculty Fellow
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Accounting Faculty

Accounting Faculty

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Chris Agoglia
Christopher P. Agoglia
Richard Simpson Endowed Professor
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Orhan Akisik
Orhan Akisik
Senior Lecturer II
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Bradley Bennett
Bradley Bennett
Department Chair & Ronald C. Mannino Faculty Fellow
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Kerri Bohonowicz
Kerri Bohonowicz
Senior Lecturer
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William Brown
William D. Brown Jr.
Senior Associate Dean, Finance, Operations, and Strategic Initiatives, Clinical Professor
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Graham Gal 2022
Graham Gal
Associate Professor
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Rob Jennings
Visiting Assistant Professor
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Yoon Ju Kang
Associate Professor and Richard Dieter MS ’66 and Susan C. Dieter Endowed Faculty Fellow
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Andrew R. Kitto
Assistant Professor
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Catherine Lowry
Catherine West Lowry
Senior Lecturer II
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W. Timothy Mitchell
W. Timothy Mitchell
Clinical Associate Professor
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David Piercey
David Piercey
John F. Kennedy Endowed Professor
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Jennifer Roy
Associate Chair, Department of Accounting | Graduate Faculty Director, MS Accounting | Lecturer
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Lynda Schwartz
Professor of Practice, Director of Forensic Accounting and Data Analytics Curriculum
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Matthew G. Sherwood
Assistant Professor
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Pamela Trafford
Pamela Trafford
Senior Lecturer II
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Silvia Triani
Lecturer
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Sean Wandrei
Sean Wandrei
Senior Lecturer
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Elaine Wang
Elaine Wang
James P. O’Connell Endowed Professor
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Yao Yu
Yao Yu
Associate Professor
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Accounting Department News

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Student Spotlight: Wellsley Da Silva '28
Student Spotlight: Wellsley Da Silva '28
Wellsley Da Silva is a sophomore accounting major from Brockton, MA, who expects to graduate in the spring of 2028. Da Silva recently had the
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Student Spotlight: Catherine Wang '26 MS in Accounting
Student Spotlight: Catherine Wang '26 MS in Accounting
Catherine Wang is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Accounting program, from which she expects to graduate this coming May. Originally
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Isenberg Welcomes New PhD Candidates
Isenberg Welcomes New PhD Candidates
The 10 new PhD candidates represent several countries and academic backgrounds, and they are excited to contribute to the Isenberg community through
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Alumni Network

Our department relies on the Accounting Advisory Council to assist with strategic planning and program evaluation. The members serve as a vital link to the developing needs of the profession. We are grateful for their hard work, wisdom and guidance.

To learn more about the Accounting Advisory Council click here.

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From the rink to the classroom 🏒 Isenberg students gained real‑world insight into leadership, career risk‑taking, and the future of sports as @[National Hockey League \(NHL\)](urn:li:organization:8882) Commissioner Gary Bettman visited campus as Executive‑in‑Residence. ➡️ Read more here: https://loom.ly/MFVeGAU #Isenberg #IsenbergStudents #SportManagement #FutureLeaders #UMassAmherst #SportsLeadership #BusinessOfSports #ExperientialLearning #Hockey @[Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management](urn:li:organization:76517428)
Professional confidence shouldn’t depend on what a student can afford. What began as an ACES led pop-up at Isenberg has grown into the UMass Professional Wardrobe Closet, providing free, professional clothing to students across campus so they can show up to interviews, internships, and career moments feeling prepared and confident. 🔗 Read the full impact story: https://loom.ly/wEd4eBw #ImpactStories #StudentSuccess #AccessAndEquity #UMassAmherst #Isenberg #ACES #CareerReadiness 120+ alumni👀 Over the past month, more than 120 Isenberg alumni have stepped up as Career Ambassadors—volunteering to speak in classrooms, host company visits, and connect with students through networking events. Want to make a difference without a major time commitment? Becoming a Career Ambassador takes less than 30 seconds—and your experience could be exactly what a student needs to take their next step with confidence! 👉 Sign up today and help shape the next generation of Isenberg leaders: https://wkf.ms/42LD1y5 📢 Learn About Isenberg’s Online & Hybrid MBA Join us for an interactive overview of Isenberg’s Online and Hybrid MBA programs: 🗓️ When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET 💻 Where: Online Connect with a faculty member, a current student, and members of our support team to learn what makes our program exceptional. This session is your opportunity to ask questions about the student experience, online learning, career resources, curriculum, and the many tools available to help you succeed. Bonus: One lucky registrant will receive an application fee waiver! Register today and take the next step toward your MBA. Register today: https://lnkd.in/ebriMTpP #MBA #OnlineLearning #HybridLearning #IsenbergMBA #GraduatePrograms

Contact Us

Department of Accounting 
Room 232
Isenberg School of Management
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003 

413.545.5657

*Source: BYU 2020 faculty rankings, Financial Times list journals, past decade.

*Source: BYU 2020 faculty rankings, Financial Times list journals, past decade.