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Elizabeth A. Murphy
Associate Professor and MAHA Faculty Advisor
School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems (MIS)
1 E. Jackson Blvd.
DePaul Center 6055
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 362-5023
condor.depaul.edu/~emurphy
emurphy@depaul.edu

Academic Degrees


Ph.D. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Accounting, 1995
M.B.A. DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Finance, 1977
B.S. DePaul University, Chicago, IL, Accounting, 1974

Academic Experience


Associate Professor, DePaul University (2003 - Now).
Assistant Professor, DePaul University (1994 - 2002).
Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky (1990 - 1993).
Coordinator of Faculty & Curriculum & Instructor, DePaul University (1984 - 1990).
Instructor, DePaul University (1979 - 1984).

Professional Interests

Research: Educational research, financial reporting issues, Social Security programTeaching: Financial, governmental, not-for-profit accounting

Selected Publications

Article

Murphy, E. (2005). Using an Innovative Teaching Method to Enhance Student Learning: Governmental Accounting Jeopardy!. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Mgt.
Martens, S., Murphy, E. (2003). Where GAAP Fails. Journal of Accounting Case Research, 7 (2), 47-55.
Murphy, E., Lueders, S. (2003). Faculty and Student Use of Performance on Cases to Assess Learning. Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, 10 (5), 83-95.
Murphy, E. (2002). Best Corporate Citizens Have Better Financial Performance . Strategic Finance (column section).
Murphy, E., Verschoor, C. (2002). New Research Shows More Evidence that Good Citizenship Pays off for Shareholders. GreenMoneyJournal.com.
Murphy, E., Verschoor, C. (2002). The Financial Performance of Large U.S. Firms and Those with Global Prominence: How Do the Best Corporate Citizens Rate?. Business and Society, 7 (3), .
Murphy, E., Hoeppner, C. (2002). Using Technology and Library Resources in Financial Accounting Courses. Journal of Accounting Education.
Murphy, E. (2001). The Ongoing Controversy Over Business Combinations and Intangible Assets.. Ohio CPA Journal, 60 (2), p. 57-59.
Murphy, E., Martens, S. (2000). Critical commentary: Government Accounting and The Politics of Fear. Critical Perspectives On Accounting.

Non-Academic Experience

Consultant, Field Museum of Natural History (1976 - 1977).
Staff Accountant, KPMG (1974 - 1976).
Coop Student, Internal Revenue Service (1972 - 1974).
Accounting Clerk, Marshall Field & Co. (1971 - 1972).

Selected Consulting

2007-2008: Provided tutoring and helped with grading for training course in accou, Citadel Investment Group
2006: Provide tutoring in financial reporting for new hire, summer training , Citadel Investment Group
2004-2005: Provide tutoring in financial reporting for new hire training program., Citadel Investment Group

Selected Professional and Community Service

Committee Member

2006: President's Diversity Council, Serving on Student Recruitment and Retention Subcommittee, also attend committee-wide meetings
2005: University Promotion and Tenure Policy Committee, Committee meets at least every month, reviewed University P&T Committee Reports, provided recommendations, and began the revisions to the faculty handbook dealing with P&T
2005: Promotion and Tenure Committee, Served on 2005/2006 College of Commerce P&T Committee, all work done January 2006; weekly meetings held in January 2006; drafted reports for two candidates and reviewed and edited all other reports.
2005: Financial Accounting Curriculum Committee, Attended all meetings held when not scheduled during my class time.
2005: College of Commerce Strategic Planning Committee, Attend and participate in Strategic Planning Committee Meetings, serve on Relationships Subcommittee

Committee / Task Force Member

2007: Illinois CPA Society Education Summit Task Force, Assist with organization, agenda, and speaker selection for IL CPA Society's annual Education Summit Program
2006: Illinois CPA Society Task Force on Committee Structure & Volunteerism, Review activities and performance of Illinois CPA Society's task forces, review surveys from committee members, and redesign task forces and activities accordingly
2006: Illinois CPA Society Student Outreach Task Force, Volunteered to have DePaul co-host an accounting competition for local high schools with the Illinois CPA Society, planning meetings began September 2006 for May 11, 2007 event.
2006: Illinois CPA Society Outstanding Educator Task Force, Review criteria and applications for selection of Illinois CPA Society's Outstanding Educator Award recipients.
2006: Illinois CPA Society CPA Exam Transition Task Force, Updated FAQ Brochure for CPA Candidates distributed throughout Illinois, provided input on CPA Awards Banquet

Presentation: Local/Regional Practitioner Meeting

2006: National Hispanic Business Association, Gave presentation: Computer-Based CPA Exam: Preparation, Application, and Optimal Strategies for Success
2005: Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Gave Presentation: The Shrinking CPA Pipeline

Other Community Service Activities

2006: Treasurer, Pheasant Lake Townhome Association, Treasurer 2002 to Present. Prepare monthly and year end financial statements. Monitor all revenues and expenses throughout the year. Worked with Cook County to reassess all common property. Obtained refunds for all prior year property taxes paid. Research
2004: Pheasant Lake Townhome Association, Volunteer Committee member, meets approximately 1-2 times per month. Plans and discusses volunteer projects primarily oriented toward cost-saving activities for the association.

Faculty Advisor to a Student Organization

2005: Faculty Advisor - National Society of Collegiate Scholars, This student group is affiliated with a national organization, requiring regular communication with the national office and the officers.
2005: Faculty Advisor - Midwest Association of Hispanic Accountants, Actively support MAHA activities, regularly attend meetings and workshops, review all documentation for disbursements, attend university-wide SAF-B workshops, and serve as coach for case competitions: won 1st Place - 2006 KPMG/ALPFA National Case Competit