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Lori L. Smith

  • Associate Dean of Graduate Programs
  • Professor of Clinical Accounting

Prior to joining the faculty of the Leventhal School in 2011, she spent two decades with Deloitte, and served as the Director of Accounting for Bergen Brunswig Corporation. Additionally, Lori has served as the Executive Director of the Forum for Corporate Directors and was actively involved for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society. Lori served with distinction as the Director of the SEC and Financial Reporting Institute at Leventhal. Another important role that Lori plays in the Leventhal School is that of Assistant Dean of Academic Administration.

Lori L. Smith
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Departments

Leventhal School of Accounting

COURSES

Spring 2024
  • ACCT-542
    Fraud Analytics in the Audit
    Understanding/identifying fraud risk from an auditor's perspective; development of an analytics skillset to detect financial fraud risk.
Fall 2023
  • ACCT-462
    Detecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting
    Understanding/identifying methods of fraudulent financial reporting, and signals that financial statements were fictitiously prepared; major frameworks for analyzing ethical dilemmas; reforms in corporate reporting environment.
  • ACCT-585
    Professional Responsibilities in Accounting
    A case study approach to the integration of accounting and auditing knowledge; research, communication, and interpersonal skills developed through extensive written and presentation requirements.
  • ACCT-595
    Internship in Accounting
    Supervised on-the-job business experience in the field of Accounting. (Curricular Practical Training). Application required. Recommended preparation: Completion of required MAcc or MBT coursework. Graded CR/NC.