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Weirich, Thomas

Professor

FACULTY

More about Thomas Weirich

  • Weirich, T. (2024). From an Audit to a Fraud Investigation. Journal of Forensic and Investigative Accounting, 16(2), 9.
  • (2024). The ISSB's New Sustainability Disclosure Standards. The CPA Journal, XCIV(1/2), 56-58.
  • Weirich, T. (2023). Materiality for ESG Engagements. The CPA Journal, XCIII(7/8), 38-41.
  • Weirich, T. (2023). The ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Chatbot: How Well Does It Answer Accounting Assessment Questions?  Issues in Accounting Education, 38(4).
  • Weirich, T. (2022). Expanding the Concept of Materiality, Audit Issues & Implications. AAA Current Issues in Auditing.
  • Weirich, T. and Reinstein, A. (2022-in press). New Ara for Materiality. The Journal of Accountancy.
  • Weirich T. and Reinstein, A. (2022). New Possibilities when performing Attestation Services. Journal of Accountancy, (July, 2022), 6-10.
  • Weirich, T.  and Churyk, N. (2022). Accounting and Audit Quality Perspective: Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Curriculum Gaps. Advances in Accounting Education: Teaching & Curriculum Innovation, Vol 25, 3-22.
  • Weirich, T. and Reinstein, A.,  Akseh, A. (Jan, 2022). Expanding Options for Providing Attestation Services. The CPA Journal.
  • Weirich, T. N. and Churyk, N. (2018). AIM Corporation: A Business Fraud Case. Journal of Forensic Accounting Research.
  • Weirich, T. and Reinstein, A. (2018). Auditors' Increased Responsibilities under the PCAOB's New Audit Reporting Standards. The CPA Journal (Feb, 2018), 42-47.

Textbook

  • (2021). In Weirich, T. (Ed.), Accounting & Auditing Research: Tools & Strategies. New Jersey: Wiley.

Presentations 

  • AAA - Data Analytics Conference, "Developing a "Digital Mindset" in Undergraduate Auditing classes," American Accounting Association, Orlando, FL (May 24, 2022).
  • Michigan Association of CPAs Accounting Educators Conference “ Data Analytic Tools for Accountants and Auditors” Saginaw MI (June, 2022).

Conferences

  • AAA - Data Analytics Conference, "Developing a "Digital Mindset" in Undergraduate Auditing classes," American Accounting Association, Orlando, FL. (2022).
  • AICPA Board of Examiners Meeting, "Fair Value Measurement & Professional Skepticism," AICPA, Las Vegas, NV. (2018).

Fraud Investigations

  • Michigan State Police, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. approximately 185 hours spent per year. (2021).
  • Isabella County Sheriff Department, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. approximately 70 hours spent per year. (2019-2020).
  • Michigan State Police, Traverse City, MI. approximately 160 hours spent per year. (2019).
  • Michigan State Police, Gladwin, MI. approximately 115 hours spent per year. (2018).
  • Clare Sherriff Department, Clare, MI. approximately 45 hours spent per year. (2018).
  • Clare County Sheriff Department, Clare, Michigan. approximately 110 hours spent per year. (2017-2018).
    • PhD, Accountancy  - University of Missouri (1976)
    • MBA, Accounting - Northern Illinois University (1970)
    • BS, Accounting - Northern Illinois University (1968)
    • Institute of Internal Auditors
    • American Accounting Association
    • American Accounting Association Forensic Accounting Section - Editorial Review Board Member
    • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    • Michigan Association of CPAs
    • National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
    • Michigan State Board of Accountancy
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    Courses Taught

    Undergraduate: Concepts of Financial Accounting (ACC 201); Intro to Financial Accounting (ACC 250); Intermediate Accounting I (ACC 301); Auditing & Assurance Services (ACC 531); Forensic Accounting (ACC 536)
    Graduate: Managerial Accounting: Management Perspective (MBA 620)