Letitia Pleis

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Letitia Pleis

Professor of Accounting

Accounting

Biography

Letitia is an active CPA and CMA that is focused on graduate education and provides valuable service to both the MPAcc and MBA programs.

Research Interests

    Letitia's research interests include small business accounting, improving the learner experience in online classes and use of generative AI for accounting.

Teaching Interests

    Letitia's main teaching focus is on Cost Accounting, Strategic Cost and Small Business Accounting. She is focused on open-source educational material and online teaching, developing many resources for her classes. She is also focused on creating an inclusive learner environment in the classroom.

Education

PhD in Accounting

University of North Texas

MBA

University of Central Arkansas

BBA in Accounting

University of Central Arkansas

Published Works

  • Prestridge, T. P., Carter, S. I., Trujillo, T. M., Herring, J. T., Pleis, M. L. (2025). A Collaborative Self-Study to Explore Assessment and Feedback in Online/Hybrid Courses. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching,, 21 Pages. https://celt.miamioh.edu/index.php/JECT.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2024). Navigating the Challenges of Academic Dishonesty in Online Accounting Education: A Look at the Increasing Use of Academic Resource Sites. Business Education Innovation Journal, 16(1). http://www.beijournal.com/.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2022). Introducing Gen Z and Millennial Students to Business Accounting Complexity Through a Low-Cost Experiential Learning Activity. Business Education Innovation Journal, 14(2), 79-82. http://www.beijournal.com/.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2022). Cost Accounting. Wiley.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2019). Beyond the CPA: The need to map your accounting department's program to various professional certifications. Business Education Innovation Journal, 11(2). http://www.beijournal.com/.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2016). Cost Accounting: Linking Necessary Concepts. Business Education Innovation Journal, 8(2), 180. http://www.beijournal.com/images/V8N2_final.pdf.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2015). Book Review: Are You Numberphobic. Strategic Finance, https://sfmagazine.com/post-entry/june-2015-book-review-are-you-numberphobic/.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2014). A New Graduate Accounting Course for the Small Business Accountant. Business Education Innovation Journal, 6(2). www.beijournal.com/.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2014). Overcoming Uncertainty. Strategic Finance, imanet.org.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2014). Lessons of Business. Strategic Finance, imanet.org.
  • Hathorn, J., Clifton, T. G., Pleis, M. L. (2012). A model to evaluate divisional managers within the generally accepted accounting principles framework. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 16(4), 93-103.
  • Kang, G., Pleis, M. L., Teed, D. (2010). Neoliberalism, earnings management and executive compensation: A critical examination of Lucent Technologies. European Journal of Management, 10(1), 33-48.
  • Pleis, M. L. (2009). How message board rumors can hurt your business. Management Accountant Quarterly, 10(4), 34-43.