Director, M.S. in Accounting.; RSM Faculty Scholar, Assoc. Prof., Acct
irvingjh@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Positions Held
- James Madison University, Associate Professor, 2016-present
- Clemson University, Assistant Professor, 2012-2016
- College of William and Mary, Assistant Professor, 2006-2012
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Research Assistant and Instructor, 2001-2006
- University of Virginia, Research Assistant and Instructor, 2000-2001
Research and Teaching Interests
- Financial Reporting and Disclosure
- Auditing
- Creative / Effective Teaching Methods
Education
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006
- M.S. in Accounting, University of Virginia, 2001
- B.S. in Commerce (Accounting), University of Virginia, 1997
Professional Webpage
Select Publications
Edmonston, A., Irving, J., Lee, L., Kerler, W., & Parlier, J. (2026). Exploring Textual Analysis: Insights into Adoption by Accounting Practitioners. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting (forthcoming).
Hayes, D., Irving, J, & Reidenbach, M. (2025). Getting Active with an Excel Add-in to Boost Your Investigative Proficiency. Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, 17 (3): 445-463
Comunale, C., Irving, J., & Trainor, J. (2023). The Accounting Pipeline: Insights from Professionals and Students. The CPA Journal, 93 (September/October): 44-49.
Bailey, C., Briggs, J., & Irving, J. (2022). Test-Wiseness and Multiple-Choice Accounting Questions: Implications for Instructors. Issues in Accounting Education, 37 (2): 1-14.
Hollingsworth, C. & Irving, J. (2021). A Review of Disciplinary Orders Issued by the PCAOB: 2005-2017. Current Issues in Auditing, 15 (1): A1-A18.
Awards and Recognitions
- Dr. Otto C. Brenner Memorial Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Professor, 2026
- College of Business Distinguished Teacher Award, 2023
- Dr. Otto C. Brenner Memorial Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Professor, 2021
- Alfred N. Page Undergraduate Teaching Award, College of William and Mary, 2011
- BBA Class of 2009 Faculty Excellence Award, College of William and Mary, 2009
Hours of operation:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
