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Tracie Majors is an Associate Professor in the Leventhal School of Accounting at the University of Southern California, specializing in auditing and decision-making processes in accounting. Her research employs psychology and economics theories to investigate how various aspects of auditors’ daily environments influence their judgments and decision-making processes. Currently, she teaches courses on auditing and data analytics, bringing her extensive background in the field into the classroom. She earned her doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin and previously served on the faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her academic career, she worked in auditing and transaction services at PwC. Her work includes extensive experimentation and theoretical development regarding auditor performance, skepticism, and the implications of psychological factors on audit quality. Tracie is committed to advancing the understanding of complex financial negotiations and auditor behaviors, which has significant ramifications for the public interest and the integrity of financial reporting.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching courses in auditing and data analytics, conducting research in judgment and decision-making in accounting.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana-Champaign, IL
Taught courses in accounting and engaged in research related to auditing.
PwC • City, State
Worked in auditing and transaction services prior to pursuing an academic career.
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