L. Murphy Smith

Professor of Accounting
L. Murphy Smith

Dr. Lawrence Murphy Smith, CPA is a Professor of Accounting Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. His teaching and research focus on international accounting, information technology, and ethics. His academic record includes numerous journal articles, books and monographs, academic conference presentations, research grants, and awards for teaching and research. Among his awards are the Outstanding Educator Award from the Texas Society of CPAs, the Distinguished Member Award from the Institute of Management Accountants, and the Outstanding Researcher Award from the American Accounting Association Strategic and Emerging Technologies Section. He ranks in the top one percent of authors on Social Sciences Research Network (SSRN.com) by downloaded articles (over 53,000). His work is highly referenced, with over 2,000 citations to his work shown on Google Scholar. His work has been reported in various news media, including National Public Radio, Fortune, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. 

Education:
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
M.B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.B.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe, Summa Cum Laude

Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Portfolios:
5136: Contingent Environmental Liabilities: Disclosures and Accounting