Biographical Sketch

Dr. Jason A. Ashby earned his bachelor’s degree, double majoring in accounting and economics, and his master’s degree in accounting (MAcc) from Brigham Young University in April 2017. Prior to starting the doctoral program, Dr. Ashby taught a Principles of Accounting course at Brigham Young University and interned at Squire & Company PC in their advisory division. After graduating from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in May 2021 with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Business Administration (Accounting Emphasis), Dr. Ashby began his academic career at the University of Louisiana Monroe. 

Dr. Ashby's research interests include financial reporting, voluntary disclosure, non-GAAP disclosure, mergers and acquisitions, and fair value accounting. His teaching interests are financial accounting and managerial accounting. Dr. Ashby currently teaches the ACCT 2030, and ACCT 3020 courses at ULM. 

Research Interests

Dr. Ashby's research interests include financial reporting, voluntary disclosure, non-GAAP disclosure, mergers and acquisitions, and fair value accounting.

Awards & Honors

July 2022 Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Excellence in Reviewing Award .

December 2020 Venture Capitalist of the Year .

December 2019 Venture Capitalist of the Year .

June 2017 The Haslam Scholarship (Fellowship).

October 2015 Glenn E. & Geraldine Hill Scholarship.

October 2015 Marriott School of Management Scholarship.

October 2014 G. Walter and Katie F. Gasser Scholarship.

October 2011 Brigham Young Scholarship.

Courses Taught

ACCT 2030INTRO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, 8 course(s)

ACCT 3020COST ACCOUNTING, 4 course(s)