Dr Don K Mcconnell Jr

[Dr Donald K Mcconnell Jr]

Professor, Accounting

Last Updated: April 14, 2021

about me

Research Interests

Auditing and Assurance Services, Fraud Examination

Teaching Interests

Auditing and Assurance Services, Fraud Examination

Education

- 1981 PhD in Accounting
  University of North Texas
- 1981 PhD in Accounting and Information Systems
  University of North Texas
- 1971 MS in Accounting
  Oklahoma State Univ Stillwater
- 1971 MS in Accounting and Information Systems
  Oklahoma State University
- 1970 BS in Accounting
  Oklahoma State Univ Stillwater
- 1970 BS in Accounting
  Oklahoma State University

Licensure and Certifications

- 1997 Certified Fraud Examiner, National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- 1979 Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- 1971 Certified Public, Oklahoma State Board of Public Accountancy

Appointments

- Sept 1978 to Present Unknown Rank
  University of Texas at Arlington
- Sept 1971 to Aug 1974 Supervising senior
  Auditing and Assurance Services, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell CPA's (now KPMG) (Dallas, TX, United States)

Memberships

- Jan 2018 to Present American Accounting Association
  
  The preeminent organization for academic accounts
- Jan 2018 to Present American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants
  
  The preeminent organization governing the activities of CPAs throughout the United States
- Aug 1997 to Present Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  Board of Directors. treasurer, and vice president
- May 1997 to Present Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  
  ACFE is a global organization dedicated to deterrence and detection of fraud, both financial statement fraud and embezzlement

Awards and Honors

- Aug 2019 Dan Vest who made 99% on auditing sections CPA exam sponsored by Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- May 2018 William Gough who made 99% on CPA exam auditing section! sponsored by Texas State Board of Public accountancy
- May 2018 Ted Keys Honorable Mention Award sponsored by Institute of Internal Auditors
- Nov 2013 The CPA Journal's 2007 Max Block Award sponsored by
- Jan 2013 President's Award for Excellence in teaching nominee sponsored by UTA
- 2009 College of Business Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award sponsored by
- Apr 2009 College of Business Administration Outstanding Professional Publication Award sponsored by UTA
- Feb 2009 UT System Regents Outstanding Teacher Award nominee sponsored by UT system
- Apr 2008 Texas Society of CPAs Outstanding Educator Award nominee sponsored by Texas Society of CPA's
- Apr 2006 UTA Academy of Distinguished Teachers sponsored by UTA
- Apr 2004 College of Business Administration Outstanding Professional Publication Award sponsored by UTA College of Business
- May 2002 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Distinguished Achievement Award sponsored by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Apr 1999 UTA Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award sponsored by UTA
- Apr 1985 College of Business Administration Outstanding Professional Publication Award sponsored by UTA College of Business
- Apr 1983 University of Texas at Arlington Amoco Award nominee sponsored by UTA
- Apr 1982 College of Business Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher sponsored by UTA College of Business

Publications

2014

Journal Article
Fraud Findings: Would You Accept a Check for My Embezzlement
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Internal Auditor. 26-27 .
https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-379638869.html

Journal Article
The External Confirmation Process: New Guidance under the Clarified Audit Standards
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. The CPA Journal. 40-43.

2012

Journal Article
Money for Nothing
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Internal Auditor. 34-35.
https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-313439253.html

2011

Journal Article
Fraud Findings: Fraud Around the Clock
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Internal Auditor. 67-70.
https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-276809128.html

2010

Journal Article
Fraud Findings: The House that Billy Built,
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Internal Auditor. 65-67.
https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-219107008.html

2008

Journal Article
Better Evidence Gathering: Adopting Best Practices Can Improve Audit Confirmation Response Rates
[Mcconnell, DonaldK, Schweiger, CharlesH.]. 205(4), 32.
https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-179658090/better-evidence-gathering-adopting-best-practices

2007

Journal Article
Implementing the New ASB Risk Assessment Audit Standards: Certified Public Accountant
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. 77(6), 20; 20.
http://archives.cpajournal.com/2007/607/essentials/p20.htm

2005

Journal Article
Fraud Findings: Advance to Go, Collect $800,000
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[Mcconnell, DonaldK].

2003

Journal Article
How Sarbanes-Oxley will change the audit process
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. 196(3), 49; 49.
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2003/sep/howsarbanesoxleywillchangetheauditprocess.html

Journal Article
Sarbanes-Oxley: Auditing the Auditors?
[Mcconnell, DonaldK].

2002

Journal Article
Audit redux; Professional Considerations in Accepting and Performing Reaudits
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. 195(1), 39; 39.
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2003/jan/auditredux.html

1998

Journal Article
A common peer review problem
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. 185(6), 39; 39.
http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/1998/jun/mcconn.html

1997

Journal Article
Implementing the New Fraud Auditing Standard in Your Audit Practice
[Mcconnell, DonaldK].

Journal Article
The new fraud audit standard: How Will it Change the Way You Audit?
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. 67(6), 22; 22.
https://www.questia.com/magazine/1P3-12508202/the-new-fraud-audit-standard

1996

Journal Article
Fraud Findings: The Case of the Bouncing Payroll Checks
[Mcconnell, DonaldK].

1994

Journal Article
Auditor Change Disagreement Involvement: Big Eight and Non-Big Eight Firms
[Mcconnell, DonaldK].

Journal Article
Auditor Changes and Related Disagreements
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory.

1985

Journal Article
Major exchange and OTC companies experience different rates and rankings of audit-related disagreements
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Journal of Business Research. 13(5), 461-464. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0148-2963(85)90025-6
//www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0148296385900256

1984

Journal Article
Are the Big Eight Increasing Their Share of the NYSE, AMEX, and OTC Audit Markets?
[Mcconnell, DonaldK]. Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance.

Students Supervised

- Apr 2017
  Supervised Teaching Activity
  Hope Clark, Honors college accounting student was assigned to read and write a book review of 2 practice oriented books about the experiences of individuals in public accounting. The project was intended to bridge the gap between the classroom materials and the actual practice of public accountancy. (Accounting)
  Book review of 2 auditing practice oriented additonal books

Courses

Service to the University

- Oct 2019 to Present Chairperson
  
  Curriculum Review Committee- Auditing
  Each department in the College of Business has been requested by the Dean to review and make recommendations for our process of teaching different when areas within the Accounting Department. I am in charge of that review for our auditing course curriculum.
- Oct 2019 to Present Committee Member
  
  Department Curriculum Review Committee
  Each department in the College of Business has been requested by the Dean to review and make recommendations for our processes of teaching different areas within the Accounting Department. This committee is chaired by Becky Pierce. My function is with regard to the curriculum for the Professionalism in Accounting course
- Sept 2018 to Present Committee Member
  
  Departmental AACSB AOL Committee
  I am in charge of the auditing aspects of this committee's charge at
- Aug 2016 to Present Committee Member
  
  University Library Appeals Panel
  Review of appeals of library fines and charges for lost library materials or hardware, Committee meets sporadically for typically about 3 meetings a year of several hours per meeting.
- Aug 2015 to Present Committee Chair
  
  Accounting Department Peer-Reviewed Teaching Evaluator
  Periodic peer review of colleagues going up for promotion, as well as for all faculty members and staff in the accounting department professorial and adjunct ranks
- Sept 2013 to Present Committee Member
  
  Six Year Tenure Review Committee
  Responsibilities dependent on when tenured faculty have last had the tenure review. [There will be 3 such review conducted in fall 2017.]
- Aug 2013 to Present Committee Member
  
  Vet Zone Volunteer
  Vetzone mentors are available to respond in an appropriate, affirming, and supportive manner to student veterans. Mentors guide student veterans to resources or opportunities as needed.
- Sept 2010 to Present Committee Member
  
  Strategic Management Committee
  Define and refine the apartments long-term strategic mission
- Aug 2006 to Present Committee Member
  
  Accounting Department Graduate Petitions Committee
  Review petitions of students seeking admission to the master degree programs in accounting and reviewing petitions of accounting graduate students on academic probation. This is what I call the "committee that never sleeps." We are most active during semester and summer breaks, although our workload in reviewing petitions for acceptance is also very heavy during the regular semesters
- Aug 2000 to Present Committee Member
  
  AACSB Mission Statement Committee
  This committee meets periodically revise and refine as needed the department's AACSB mission statement
- Aug 2000 to Present Chairperson
  
  Auditing Proficiency Program
  I administer and evaluate the exam in auditing for students wanting to waive our undergraduate auditing course by virtue of having taken the taking the course at another university. This is on a case-by-case basis, and there were no exams and to administer in the realm of reporting.
- Aug 1984 to Present Committee Member
  
  Curriculum Committee
  Curriculum matters affecting our teaching of auditing and assurance services
- Aug 1984 to Present Committee Member
  
  Tenure and Promotions Committee
  Consideration of faculty seeking promotion and tenure
- Apr 2019 to Apr 2019 Faculty Mentor
  (Impact: Observation done to allow her to become a more effective teacher)
  
  UTA Accounting Department
  As per request of the department chairman, I observed Hannah Hurt's teaching Accounting 4318 auditing class to provide input and helpful comments about her teaching of the course.
- Feb 2018 to Apr 2018 Committee Member
  
  Chairman performance Review Committee
  Reviewed the performance of the accounting department chairman of the past several years

Service to the Profession

- Sept 2000 to Sept 2016
  (Impact: Over $25,000 in scholarships warded to UTA Accounting and Criminal Justice majors during my tenure as chair
  
  )
  Chairperson (Dallas, Texas, USA)
  Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners/Scholarship committee
  Approximately fall, 2000, while treasurer of the Dallas Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, I was asked to launch a scholarship program for the chapter intended to provide scholarships to Metroplex area accounting and criminal justice majors. In our first season, the chapter awarded two scholarships of $500, both to UTA accounting students.. However, eventually Eventually, the chapter was able to provide individual scholarships of $2000 or more.to multiple students at several Metroplex universities

Service to the Community

- May 2016 to Jan 2019
  (Impact: Helping 10-14-year-old girls to experience athletic activity in a team setting thereby learning the value of teamwork, getting these young people away from device screens. I heard about a recent study (which I cannot cite) which concluded that girls who had been been involved in team sports were more likely than their peers to rise to executive positions in the business world
  
  )
  Board Member (Colleyville, Texas,
  Colleyville Girls Softball Association
  Deliberate as a board member in matters affecting the Association. I am the director of the team All-Star selection and tournament process.

Faculty & Staff Resources

Dr Don K Mcconnell Jr

[Dr Donald K Mcconnell Jr]

Research Interests

Research Interests

Teaching Interests

Teaching Interests

Education

Education

Licensure and Certifications

Licensure and Certifications

Appointments

Appointments

Memberships

Awards and Honors

Publications

Students Supervised

Courses

Service to the University

Service to the Profession

Service to the Community

Service to the Community