Olsen, Lori
Professor and Chairperson
CHAIRPERSON
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Publications & Presentations
- Harrast, S.A., Olsen, L. M., Sun, Y. (2023). Analyzing Eight Emerging Topics and Their Importance to Career Success. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, 20(1), 16.
- Harrast, S.A., Olsen, L. M., Sun, Y. (2023). The Most Important Emerging Skills for Career Success: A Survey Analysis. Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching and Curriculum Innovations, 27: 3-27.
- Harrast, S. A., Mattingly, J., Olsen, L. M., Sun, Y. (2022). Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Reporting Bias. Journal of Accounting and Finance, 22(2), 126-37.
- Ghosh, D., Olsen, L. M. (2022). Task Complexity, Analyst Experience and Accuracy of Earnings Forecasts. Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research (25). 103-130.
- Mattingly, J., Olsen, L.M. (2018). Performance Outcomes of Investing Slack Resources in Corporate Social Responsibility. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 25(4), 481-498.
- Francis, R., Mubako, G., Olsen, L. M. (2018). Archival Research Considerations for CRSP Data. Accounting Research Journal, 31(3), 360-370.
Presentations
- Harrast, S.A. (Presenter & Author), Olsen, L. M. (Author), Sun, Y. (Author), MICPA Accounting Educators' Conference, "The Most Important Emerging Skills for Career Success." MICPA, Lansing, MI (2023).
- Harrast, S.A. (Presenter & Author), Olsen, L. M. (Author), Sun, Y. (Author), Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, "The Most Important Emerging Skills for Career Success: A Survey Analysis." (2023).
- Mcgilsky, D. A. (Presenter & Author), Olsen, L. M. (Presenter & Author), Michigan Academy of Science, Arts & Letters, "How the Technology Revolution is Changing the Accounting Profession and the Implications for Accounting Programs" (2018).
Invited
- Midwest American Accounting Association, "Anatomy of a Semester" American Accounting Association, Indianapolis, IN (2018).
Academic Service
- CMU, School of Accounting, Assessment Committee (September 2015-Present).
- CMU, School of Accounting, Personnel Committee (September 2020-August 2023).
- CMU, School of Accounting, Bylaw Committee (September 2020-February 2021).
- CMU, School of Accounting, Faculty Advisor Honors Project (September 2019-May 2020).
- CMU, School of Accounting, Scholarship Committee (January 2014-May 2020).
- CMU, School of Accounting, Faculty Advisor Honors Project (May 2018-May 2019).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Dean's Advisory Council (July 2021-Present).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Associate Dean Search Committee (November 2022-February 2023).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Personnel Committee (September 2019-August 2022).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Dean's Advisory Council (September 2016-July 2020).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Assessment Committee, (September 2019-May 2020).
- Marshal for Commencement (September 2013-December 2019).
- President, Beta Gamma Sigma (October 2018-September 2019).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Dean Search Committee (October 2018-May 2019).
- CMU, College of Business Administration, Curriculum Committee (September 2015-May 2018).
- CMU Budget Steering Committee (October 2022-Present).
- CMU Budget Priorities Committee (September 2015-Present).
- CMU Council of Chairs (September 2021-Present).
- CMU Council of Chairs (September 2016-July 1, 2020).
- CMU Search Committee for Finance, Administrative Services VP (February 2020-May 2020).
Professional Service
- Ad Hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Business (January 2021-Present).
- Ad Hoc Reviewer, American Accounting Association - Annual Meeting, Tampa, Florida (March 2022-May 2022).
- Midwest Accounting Association (September 2014-October 2019).
Awards and Honors
- Central Michigan University, School of Accounting Outstanding Teaching Award (2023)
- Bob Cook Service Award, College of Business, Central Michigan University (2020).
Education
- PhD in Accounting - University of Oklahoma (2001)
- MS in Accounting - Ferris State University (1991)
- BS in Accounting - Ferris State University (1985)
Courses Taught
Undergraduate: Intro to Financial Accounting (ACC 250); Intermediate Accounting I (ACC 301); Intermediate Accounting II (ACC 302); Managerial Cost Accounting (ACC 321): Accounting Intern/Co-Op (ACC 489); Independent Studies (ACC 491); Practicum in Small Business (ACC 492); Advanced Accounting (ACC 501); Internship in Management (MGT 490); Independent Studies (MGT 491)
Graduate: Managerial Accounting: Management Perspective (MBA 620); Internship (ACC 689); Independent Studies (ACC 791 & MGT 791)