Dr. Matthew Reidenbach

Assistant Professor, Accounting; Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP Faculty Scholar
Year Started at JMU: 2019
reidenmr@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Education
- PhD, Accounting, Drexel University - 2013
- BS, Accounting, Grove City College - 2006
Professional Interests
- Cybersecurity
- Ethics
- Public accounting regulation
- Sustainability/ESG
- Voluntary disclosure
Personal Interests
- Family
- Biking
- Kayaking
- Philadelphia sports
- Theology
Courses Taught
- COB 241 - Financial Accounting
- ACTG 313 - Accounting Information Systems
Positions Held
- Assistant Professor of Accounting, Pace University - NYC campus, 2013-2019
- Doctoral Candidate and Instructor, Drexel University, 2009-2013
Professional Background
- Audit Senior, Deloitte & Touche, Philadelphia, 2006-2009
Service
- Faculty Co-Advisor, JMU Beta Alpha Psi & Financial Professionals Club
- Faculty Advisor, Deloitte Audit Innovation Campus Challenge
- Committee Member, PICPA Schools and Colleges Thought Leadership Committee
- Board Member, Blue Ridge Free Clinic (provider of medical navigation services in Harrisonburg)
Awards and Recognitions
- 2019 PICPA Young Leader Awardee (40 under 40) - 2019
- 2017 AAA Ethics Symposium "Best Contribution to Teaching" - Heartland Payment Systems cybersecurity case
Key Publications
Reidenbach, M., Sorensen, T.L. & J.S. Treu. (2021). Regulation and Tax Preparer Qualifications. Journal of the American Taxation Association, 43(1): 125-147. https://doi.org/10.2308/JATA-18-002
Reidenbach, M. & P. Wang. (2021). Heartland Payment Systems: Cybersecurity Impact on Audits and Financial Statement Contingencies. Issues in Accounting Education, 36(2): 93-109. https://doi.org/10.2308/ISSUES-18-010
Certifications and Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountant (Inactive), State of Pennsylvania