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Dr. Nate Cannon

  • Associate Professor - Department of Accounting
Portrait of Dr. Nate Cannon

Biography and expertise

I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from BYU, followed by several years spent working as an auditor with KPMG. I received my Ph.D. from Bentley University in 2013 and have been at Texas State University since.

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Accountancy

Bentley University, 2013

Master's Degree

MACC in Accountancy

Brigham Young University, 2005

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Accounting

Brigham Young University, 2005

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Cannon, Nathan H (Principal). Center for Audit Quality Research Grant, Center for Audit Quality, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $14000. (Submitted: March 2011, Funded: May 2011). Grant.
  • Cannon, Nathan H (Co-Principal). PwC INQuiries Grant, PwC, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $10000. (Submitted: December 2010, Funded: March 2011). Grant.
  • Cannon, Nathan Hatch. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Submitted: October 2019, Funded: December 2019 - December 2020). Grant.
  • Cannon, Nathan H (Co-Principal), Herda, David (Co-Principal). Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, Texas State University, $13100. (Submitted: October 2015, Funded: December 2015 - December 2016). Grant.
  • Cannon, Nathan H (Principal), Bedard, Jean C (Co-Principal), Schnader, Anne (Co-Principal). Research Enhancement Program, Texas State University, Texas State University, $8000. (Submitted: October 8, 2013, Funded: December 12, 2013 - December 12, 2014). Grant.
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  • Cannon, N. H., Lamoreaux, P., Maksymov, E., & Myers, N. (2025). Is the PCAOB Enforcement Approach Aligned with Its Mandate? Perspectives of Sanctioned Auditors and Former PCAOB Enforcement Personnel. Contemporary Accounting Research, 42(2), 807–836.
  • Cannon, N. H., Bedard, J. C., & Schnader, A. (2019). Auditor Reporting and Regulatory Sanctions in the Broker-Dealer Industry: From Self-Regulation to PCAOB Oversight. Contemporary Accounting Research, 36(4), 2554–2587. https://doi.org/10.1111/1911-3846.12473
  • Cannon, N. H., Herda, D., & Puffer, T. M. (2019). Colleagues for Life? Post-Employment Citizenship among Big 4 Alumni. Accounting Horizons, 33(3), 25–41. https://doi.org/10.2308/acch-52422
  • Herda, D. N., Cannon, N. H., & Young, R. F. (2019). Workplace Mindfulness and its Effect on Staff Auditors’ Audit Quality-Threatening Behavior. Behavioral Research in Accounting, 31, 55–64. https://doi.org/10.2308/bria-52215
  • Cannon, N. H., & Bedard, J. C. (2017). Auditing Challenging Fair Value Measurements: Evidence from the Field. The Accounting Review, 92(4), 81–114. https://doi.org/10.2308/accr-51569
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Scott Emerson Professor in Business Administration, McCoy College of Business Administration. December 2018 - December 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2021 Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Texas State University. May 2021
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Gary V. Woods Research Award, McCoy College of Business Administration. August 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award, McCoy College of Business Administration. August 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: 2017 Presidential Distinction Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Texas State University. August 2017
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  1. Editor

    Behavioral Research in Accounting

  2. Reviewer / Referee

    Contemporary Accounting Research

  3. Reviewer / Referee

    The Accounting Review

  4. Chair

    AAA Auditing Section Education Committee

  5. Other

    Refugee Services of Texas

  6. Chair

    2019-20 Faculty Search Committee

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