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Ann Murphy

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Ann Murphy

Professor of Accounting

Accounting

Bio

Became Dean of the College of Business in June 2011. As dean much of my scholarly activities are directed at learning and pedagogy at a macro level, utilizing and leveraging data, and strategic initiatives. My focus has also shift significantly more to providing support to the community through service on multiple non-profit boards, typically serving on finance committees, and audit committees. My professional development activities include accreditation, assessment, fundraising, as well as other topics that increase my ability to serve as dean of the college.

Degree

PhD in Business

University of Arkansas

MBA

University of Nevada, Reno

BS in Accounting and Computer Science

Boston College

Published Works

  • Black, S. G., Daughtrey, L. C., Jackowski, M., Murphy, B. A. (2024). Electronics utilization by consumers: Antecedents and impact on consumer positivity. Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness, 18(3), 51-70. .
  • Lambert, W., Murphy, A., Moreno, A. A. (2024). Using Data Envelopment Analysis to Analyze Academic Programs in a Business College. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 26(3), 195 - 202. https://doi.org/10.33423/jabe.v26i3.
  • Bechtold, D., Hoffman, L. D., Holt, D. A., Melnick, A., Murphy, A., Prater, R. (2022). The Impact of the Small Business Institute® (SBI) on Students, Faculty, Clients, and other Stakeholders: Personal Reflections from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Small Business Institute Journal, 18(1), 116-127. https://sbij.scholasticahq.com/.
  • Murphy, B. A., Hoffman, L. D., Sutton, L. C. (2020). Business Courses and Programs that Provide Impact and Engagement. ,
  • Hoffman, L. D., Murphy, B. A., , S. (2019, September). Round Table on AACSB Standards includng Impact, Engagement and Technological Agility. Small Business Institute Proceedings 2020.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Bechtold, D., Murphy, A. (2019). Can the SBI Program Survive? An Examination of the Relationship of the AACSB and SBI. Small Business Institute Journal, 15(1), 39-48. https://www.sbij.org/index.php/SBIJ/article/view/252/196.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Murphy, A., Bechtold, D. . Survival of the SBI Program Can the SBI Help Meet the New AACSB Pillars? . [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Small Business Institute Journal.
  • Black, S. G., Lawrence, K., Murphy, A. (2017, November). The Efficacy of Student Use of RateMyProfessors.com for Decision Making. Society for Marketing Advances.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Murphy, A., Snyman, H. J., Bechtold, D. (2016). Strategic Planning and Field Based Consulting. Small Business Institute Journal, 12(1), 1-9. https://www.sbij.org/index.php/SBIJ/article/view/252/196.
  • Black, S. G., Murphy, A. (2015, April (2nd Quarter/Spring)). Evaluating RateMyProfessors.com as a Valuable Tool for Both Marketing Students and Evaluators. Marketing Educators' Association.
  • Hoffman, L. D., Gilliard, J. D., Murphy, A. (2015). Meeting The Criticism of Entrepreneurial Education: An Exploratory Case Study of Entrepreneurial Education and The Need for Less Standardization and More Innovation of Final Entrepreneurship Courses. ,
  • Black, S. G., Bahl, A., Murphy, A. (2014). Longitudinal Evidence Against Tediousness in International Research. Indian Journal of Economics & Business, 13(3), 433-447. .
  • Bahl, A., Black, S. G., Murphy, A. (2014). Exploring the Implications of Consumer Knowledge of Technology, Demographics, and Other Factors Affecting Consumer Behavior. Indian Journal of Economics & Business, 13(1), 131-144. .
  • Hoffman, L. D., Murphy, A., Radojevich-Kelley, N. (2014). Lessons Small Businesses Learn From Bigger Companies About Reputation Management. Small Business Institute,
  • Black, S. G., Bahl, A., Murphy, A. (2013, December). Longitudinal Evidence Against Tediousness in International Research. International Conference on Economic and Business Issues.
  • Murphy, A., Crosser, L. R. (2010). Solving Self-Regulated Learner Issues. Strategic Finance,
  • Murphy, A. (2008). The Infuence of International Accounting Standards on Companies' Choice of Accounting Methods. Advances in Accounting, Finance and Economics,
  • Murphy, A., Crosser, L. R. (2007). Curriculum Assessment: An Example Using the School's Ethics Requirement. Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference,
  • Murphy, A., Crosser, L. R., Laufer, M. D. (2006). One Approach to Integrating Ethical Issues into an Accounting Curriculum. Proceedings of the International Society of Business Disciplines Conference,
  • Crosser, L. R., Laufer, M. D., Murphy, A. (2005). Self-Regulated Learners in Online Accounting Courses. Proceedings of the American Academy of Accounting and Finance Conference Proceedings,
  • Murphy, A., Crosser, L. R., Laufer, M. D. (2005). A Comparison of Student Grades Online and Ground Accounting Courses. Proceedings of the Midsouth Association of Business Disciplines 2005 Annual Meeting,
  • Murphy, A. (2004). Enhancing Student Competencies Using Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Assignments. American Academy of Accounting and Finance Conference Proceedings,
  • Murphy, A. (2003). A Preliminary Examination of Early Adoption and the Choice of Accounting Method When European Union Companies Adopt International Accounting Standards. American Academy of Accounting and Finance Conference Proceedings,
  • Murphy, A. (2002). A Learning Objectives Approach to Incorporating Spreadsheet Assignments into your Course. American Academy of Accounting and Finance Conference Proceedings,
  • Murphy, A. (2002). The Influence of International Accounting Standards on Companies' Choice of Accounting Methods. American Academy of Accounting and Finance Conference Proceedings,
  • Murphy, A. (2000). The Impact of Adopting International Accounting Standards on the Harmonization of Accounting Practices. International Journal of Accounting,
  • Murphy, A. (1999). Firm Characteristics of Swiss Companies that Utilize International Accounting Standards. The International Journal of Accounting,
  • Murphy, A. (1997). Firm characteristics of Swiss companies who utilize international accounting standards. Conference Proceedings of the 32nd AAA Western Regional Meeting,
  • Murphy, A., White, D. (1995). The relationship between conflict handling styles and end user perceptions. Conference Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute National Conference,
  • Jackson, T., Murphy, A., Cook, D. (1995). Accounting for the translation of foreign currencies: a historical perspective. Conference Proceedings of the Mid-West Regional Meeting of the American Accounting Association,