Kevin J. Hale
Assistant Professor
Kevin joined UNCW as an Assistant Professor in 2020, where he teaches undergraduate financial accounting courses and governmental/not-for-profit accounting in the MSA program. His research focuses on judgment and decision-making in accounting, with an emphasis on auditor-client interactions. He received his PhD in accounting from Virginia Tech, and prior to this, he oversaw financial reporting for athletics at East Carolina University and served as the controller of their athletics foundation. He is a North Carolina native, and in his free time, he enjoys reading, being outside, and spending time with his family.
Education
PhD in Accounting, Virginia Tech
M.S. in Accounting, East Carolina University
B.S. in Accounting, East Carolina University
Specialization in Teaching
Financial Accounting
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
Research Interests
Financial Reporting
Voluntary Disclosures
Non-GAAP Reporting
Auditor Reputation
CSR/ESG
Honors & Awards
2024 MSA Commencement Keynote Speaker
2024 Discere Aude Award (from UNCW's Center for Teaching Excellence
2023 Accounting Horizons Best Paper Award
2021 Best Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Section’s Best Paper for the Southeast Region at AAA Spark Meeting