Sheri Erickson, PhD, Co-Chair
Associate Professor of Accounting
E-mail: erickson@mnstate.edu 
Office: CB 204B
Phone: (218) 477-4073
Education
-PhD, 2006, North Dakota State University
-MBA, 1986 , Moorhead State University
-BS, 1981, Moorhead State University
Professional Certification
-CPA
Courses Taught Spring 2004-Fall 2009
| 1. | Acct 230 | Principles of Accounting I |
| 2. | Acct 231 | Principles of Accounting II |
| 3. | Acct 350 | Cost Accounting |
Intellectual Contributions in the previous five years (January 2004 through September 2009).
Peer-reviewed journals:
| 1. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D. Section 404 material weaknesses: Using communication strategies to predict bankruptcy, mergers, or SEC reporting problems within the computer industry. Forthcoming in Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, 2009. (DB) |
| 2. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., & Segovia, J. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies. Forthcoming in Journal of Business Communication, 2009. (DB) |
| 3. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J. & Dudney, D. Management use of image restoration strategies to address SOX 404 material weaknesses. Forthcoming in Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 2009. (DB) |
| 4. | Weber, M., Stone, M., & Erickson, S. Accounting students and the first year experience course. Forthcoming in Accounting Instructors' Report, 2009. (LP) |
| 5. | Erickson, S., Weber, M., & Segovia, J. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies in the banking industry. Forthcoming in Academy of Banking Studies Journal, 2009. (DB) |
| 6. | Powers, C., Sanderson, G., Erickson, S., & Segovia, J. Electronic portfolios as assessment tools. Accounting Instructors' Report, Spring 2007. http://college.cengage.com/accounting/resources/instructors/air/spring_2007/index.html (LP) |
| 7. | Spiering, K., & Erickson, S.L. Study abroad as innovation: Applying the diffusion model to international education. International Education Journal, 7(3), 314-322, 2006. (LP) |
| 8. | Veil, S.R., Liu, M., Sellnow, T.L., & Erickson, S.L. Too hot to handle: competency constrains character in Chi Chi's onion crisis. Public Relations Quarterly, 50(4), 19-22, 2006. (CP) |
| 9. | Barrett, S., Bornsen, S.E., Erickson, S.L., Markey, V. & Spiering, K. Immediacy of a personal response system as a teaching aid. Communication Teacher, July 2005. (LP) |
| 10. | Erickson, S.L. Student attitude of accounting as a profession: Can the video taking care of business make a difference? Accounting Instructors' Reports, 2005. (LP) |
| 11. | Erickson, S. Adapting to the communication needs of business and accounting students in introductory communication textbooks: meeting the objectives of the accounting education change commission and the profession. Review of Communication, October 2004. (LP) |
Other Peer-reviewed publications
Peer-Reviewed Presentations:
1. Erickson, S.L., Weber, M., and Segovia, J. (2009). Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Conference, New York, August 2009. (DB)
2. Erickson, S. L., Weber, M., and Stone, M. (2009). The utilization of image restoration strategies during the banking crisis of 2008. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Conference, New York, August 2009. (DB)
3. Erickson, S., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney D. Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies in the banking industry. Allied Academies Summer Internet Conference, July 2009. (DB)
4. Weber, M., Dudney, D., Erickson, S.L., and Segovia, J. (2008). Image restoration strategies in response to SOX 404 material weakness disclosures: A study of the banking industry. Southwestern Financial Association Annual Meeting February, 2009. (DB)
5. Weber, M., Dudney, D., Erickson, S.L., and Segovia, J. (2008). Image restoration strategies in response to SOX 404 material weakness disclosures: A study of the banking industry. Submitted to Southwestern Financial Association for presentation at Annual Meeting in February, 2009. (DB)
6. Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., and Weber, M. (2008). Using communication theory to analyze corporate reporting strategies: Literature review and research questions. Allied Academies International Internet Conference, July 17-31, 2008. (DB)
7. Erickson, S. L. (2008). Arthur Andersen’s response to crisis: Combining image restoration and stakeholder saliency models. American Accounting Association, Anaheim, CA, August 5, 2008 . (DB)
8. Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., Weber, M., Dudney, D. Can Section 404 material weakness communications predict mergers and SEC reporting problems? American Accounting Association, Anaheim, CA, August 5, 2008. (DB)
9. Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., Weber, M., & Dudney, D. Does a firm’s material weakness communication strategy predict financial distress? American Accounting Association Midwest Meeting, Detroit, MI, March 29, 2008. (DB)
10. Erickson, S.L., Weber, M., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D., Communication of material weaknesses in SEC filings by computer companies. American Accounting Association (AAA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, August 2007. (DB)
11. Segovia, J. & Erickson, S.L. Teaching technology and using technology to teach: A review of the literature. American Accounting Association (AAA) Annual Conference, Washington, DC, August 2006. (LP)
12. Segovia, J. & Erickson, S.L. Teaching technology and using technology to teach: A review of the literature. Midwest AAA, Chicago, IL, April 1, 2006. (LP)
13. Erickson, S., et al. Rejuvenating the student academic conference, National Communication Association Annual Convention, Chicago, IL November 18, 2005. (LP)
14. Erickson, S. Competency and character: Arthur Andersen’s failed attempt to salvage organizational legitimacy. Selected for the New Scholars Program, August 9, 2005 at the American Accounting Association Conference held in San Francisco. (DB)
15. Erickson, S.L. Student attitude of accounting as a profession: Can the video taking care of business make a difference? Presented at Midwest American Accounting association Annual Conference, April 9, 2005 at St. Louis, MO, 2005. (LP)
16. Erickson, S.L. Competency & character – the heart of an organization: Arthur Andersen’s failed attempt to salvage organizational legitimacy. Top Paper, Public Relations Division, at Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, presented April 8, 2005, Kansas City. (DB)
17. Central States Communication Association, in Cleveland, OH. A meta-analysis examining factors influencing attrition in distance learning courses, with Mike Allen, Nancy Burrell, John Bourhis, et al., April 3, 2004. (LP)
18. Allen, M., Erickson, S.L, et al. National Communication Association Conference, Chicago. Panel Discussion: Teaching and using meta-analysis. Panel discussion was held on November 14, 2004, Chicago Hilton. (LP)
19. Erickson, S.L. & Ostrom-Blonigen, J., How does North Dakota mobilize its stakeholders? Red River Valley Communication Conference, April 2004, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Panel discussion on Action Research as Pedagogy. (CP)
20. Bornsen, S.D., Erickson, S.L., & Ostrom-Blonigen, J. Leadership – a meta analysis examining assessment of leadership training: Does training produce the ideal leader? Northwest Communication Association Annual Conference, April 15-17, 2004 in Coeur d’Alene. (CP)
21. Erickson, S., Segovia, J. 3rd Annual Beyond Boundaries Conference: Integrating technology into teaching and learning. September 23-24, 2004, University of ND, Grand Forks. Who wants to increase student learning through the use of personal response systems? (LP)
Presentations:
1. |
Dissertation title: Extending institutional theory through image restoration and stakeholder saliency models: a case study of Arthur Andersen's inability to salvage organizational legitimacy. Successfully defended 9/12/06. All degree requirements met. Received Ph.D. 2006 |
Non-peer-reviewed publications:
1. |
Dissertation title: Extending institutional theory through image restoration and stakeholder saliency models: a case study of Arthur Andersen's inability to salvage organizational legitimacy. Successfully defended 9/12/06. All degree requirements met. Received Ph.D. 2006 |
Submissions:
1. |
Weber, M., Erickson, S., Segovia, J., & Dudney, D. Image restoration strategies in response to SOX 404 material weakness disclosures: a study of the banking industry. Submitted to Advances in Accounting, Finance, and Economics, January 2009. |
2. |
Weber, M., Erickson, S., & Stone, M. Image restoration during the U.S. bank crisis. Submitted to Corporate Communications: An International Journal, January 2009. Note: Editor sent the paper for potential publication in a special issue of the journal. |
3. |
Erickson, S., Stone, M., & Weber, M. Enriching business students' first year experience: a unique approach. Submitted to Business Quest, March 2009 |
4. |
Erickson, S.L., Segovia, J., Weber, M., Dudney, D. (2008). Section 404 material weaknesses: Using communication strategies to predict bankruptcy, mergers, or SEC reporting problems. Resubmitted to Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, July 2009 after revisions. |
5. |
Erickson, S. Arthur Andersen's Response to Crisis: Combining Image Restoration and Stakeholder Saliency Models, submitted to Accounting, Organizations and Society, October 2008. Rejected. Submitted to Accounting Horizon's, October 2009. |
In progress:
1. |
Allen, M.A., Burrell, N., Bourhis, J., Ostrom-Blonigen, J., Chamberlain, K.A., Hasbargen, K.C., Madu, C.I., Attanse, M.I., Bornsen, S.E., Ocana, A.M., Thweatt, T., Barrett, M.S., Markety, V., Liu, M., Novak, J., Carlson, G., Larson-Casselton, C., McRoberts, D., Borke-VanHorn, S., # Erickson, S. L. A meta-analysis examining factors influencing attrition in distance, learning courses. Working paper, 2005 . |
2. |
Erickson, S. Risk, fraud, and the profession's response: Is there congruency between research and rhetoric? Working paper, 2005. |
Continuing Education
Year |
Title of CPE |
Dates Attended |
Number Of Hours |
2009 |
Midwest AAA NDSCPA Management Conference American Accounting Association NDSCPA Annual Convention |
April 17-18 May 18-19 August 3-5 September 21-22 |
10.5 16 12.5 16 |
2008 |
Midwest AAA NDSCPA Management Conference American Accounting Association MN Council Accounting Educators |
March 27-29 May 19-20 August 4 April 18-19 |
11 14 5.5 12 |
2007 |
Midwest AAA NDSCPA Management Conference ND CPA Convention |
April 12-14 May 21-22 Sept. 23-25 |
12 16 16 |
2006 |
Management Conference |
May 22-23 |
16 |
2005 |
PriceWaterhouseCoopers University For faculty, held in New Jersey Coursework from Ph.D. Program |
June 13-17 Class dates |
28 40 |
2004 |
Submitted Coursework from Ph.D. Program |
Various |
80 |
Service and Outreach Activities.
Community Service/Outreach:
1. |
Actively involved in running the largest youth hockey tournament in the country held locally each February, 2006-2008. |
2. |
Planner for Minnesota Council of Accounting Educators, held in Moorhead, MN May 2005. |
3. |
ND Society CPAs Membership Task Force, spring 2004. |
4. |
Board member and past officer American Gold Gymnastics, 2004 to 2007. |
Professional Organizations Activities (include all memberships):
1. |
Member AICPA |
2. |
Member NDSCPA |
3. |
Member Midwest Accounting Association (MWAAA) |
4. |
Member American Accounting Association (AAA) |
5. |
Member Institute Management Accountants (IMA) |
6. |
North Dakota Society of CPA Management, Conference Planning Committee, 2008-2009 |
University/School Service:
1. |
MSUM Campus Campaign volunteer 2007, 2008,2009 |
2. |
Moderator for Midwest American Accounting Association Academic Conference April 2007 |
3. |
Scholarship banquet coordinator 2007, 2008, 2009 |
4. |
School of Business Assessment Team member 2007-present |
5. |
University Writing committee 2006-present |
6. |
School of Business Curriculum team member 2005-present |
7. |
Respondent at Student Academic Conference in April 2006, 2007 |
8. |
Chair of Search Committee for Accounting faculty position, spring 2008 |
9. |
Department Co-Chair 2008-09 academic year. |
10. |
Designed and coordinated the Freshman Year Experience (FYE) course for business majors, 2008,2009 |
11. |
Member of Accounting Search Committee, Fall 2008. |
12. |
Reviewer for Midwest American Accounting Association Annual Conference, to be held April 2009. |
Honors and Recognitions:
1. |
Top paper award, Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, April 2005. Competency & Character-the Heart of an Organizational Legitimacy. |
2. |
Honorable Mention, Top Graduate Paper, Northwest Communication Association Annual Conference, Coeur d'Alene, April 2004. Bornsen, S.E., Erickson, S.L., & Ostrom-Blonigen, J. Leadership – A Meta-Analysis Examining Assessment of Leadership Training: Does Training Produce the Ideal Leader? |
3. |
Recipient, along with Joann Segovia of Minnesota State University Moorhead, of the Roland and Beth Dille Fund for Excellence Grant, 2003-2004 ($2,220) for purchase of Personal Response System equipment for classroom use to encourage student participation. |
4. |
Recipient along with Cindy Carson-Casselton from Concordia College, Jean Ostrom-Blonigen and Susan Bornsen of NDSU of a $1, 000 Tri-College University Collaborative Grant. Project title: Leadership Assessment Comparability Across our Tri-College. |
5. |
Invited to attend along with 20 other faculty from across the country, the McGraw Hill Financial Accounting Symposia, Asheville, NC, March 13 – 16th. |
6. |
Received a grant ($1,600) from the Rolland and Beth Dille Fund for Excellence, 2008, to attend the AACSB Teaching Effectiveness Seminar in Tamps, FL May 22-23, 2008. |