Professional Summary
Jeri Ricketts is Associate Professor of Accounting, and Director of the Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Business Program. She graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Louisville. She then worked as an auditor with Peat Marwick (KPMG) before returning in 1981 to work on her MBA at the University of Cincinnati. After completing her MBA, she entered the PhD program at UC, obtaining her PhD in accounting in 1986. She has also taught at the University of Dayton, and as a visiting professor at the University of Arizona. Her research interests are audit risk; internal control testing and assessment procedures in auditing; roles of internal and external auditors; and analytical review procedures in auditing.
Education
Ph D: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 1986 (Accounting)
MBA: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, 1982 (Accounting)
BS: University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky, 1979 (Accounting)
Research and Practice Interests
Audit Risk; internal control testing and assessment procedures in auditing; roles of internal and external auditors; analytical review procedures in auditing
Positions and Work Experience
04-1997 - Academic Program Director, Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH,
09-1992 - Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH,
09-1991 -09-1992 Associate Professor, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio,
09-1985 -09-1991 Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH,
09-1990 -12-1990 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona,
09-1982 -09-1985 Instructor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH,
09-1981 -09-1982 Teaching Assistant, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH,
06-1979 -09-1981 Staff Auditor, Peat, Marwick, Louisville, KY and Cincinnati OH. Staff Auditor , Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG Peat Marwick), Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH,
Publications
Other Publications
Ricketts, Jeri New Internal Control Framework and Evaluation Proposed by COSO . Accounting and Auditing Update Column of The Ohio CPA
Mindak, Mary; Ricketts, Jeri; Stephan, Jens (11-2009. ) The Goldilocks Approach to Budgeting: Not Too High, Not Too Low, But Just Right . CMA Management
Ricketts, Jeri; Mittermaier, Linda J.; Selen, Willem J.; Wood, Wallace R. (1992. ) Logistics Parameter Estimation Errors . Annals of the Society of Logistics Engineers
Ricketts, Jeri; Cashell, James D. (1991. ) The Effect of Time Constraints on Internal Control Deviation Detection . The Ohio CPA
Ricketts, Jeri (1991. ) The Increasing Role of Internal Control . Internal Auditing
Ricketts, Jeri (1990. ) Auditor Detection Rates in an Internal Control Test . Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory
Ricketts, Jeri; Cashell, James D. (1989. ) Computer Viruses: The Risks Posted CPA"s and How to Deal with Them . The CPA Journal
Ricketts, Jeri; Ricketts, Donald E. (1989. ) External Auditor Reliance on Internal Auditors in an Internal Control Test . Internal Auditing
Ricketts, Jeri; Ricketts , Donald E.; Fox, Jennifer (1989. ) Internal Control Testing: Internal Auditors" Performance . The Internal Auditor
Ricketts, Jeri; Cashell, James D. (1989. ) Computer Viruses: A Guide to Protecting Your Company"s . Internal Auditing
Ricketts, Jeri; Mittermaier, Linda J.; Selen, Willem J.; Wood, Wallace R. (1988. ) Accounting Estimates as Cost Inputs to Logistics Models .
Ricketts, Jeri; Mittermaier, Linda J.; Selen, Willem J.; Wood, Wallace R. (1988. ) Definition Errors in Accounting Estimates of Logistics Model Cost Inputs . 8th International Logistics Conference Proceedings
Presentations
Invited Presentations
Ricketts, Jeri (09-1988. ) The Risk of Auditor Error in Compliance Testing .Institute of Internal Auditors" Southern Region Conference,
Honors and Awards
National Merit Scholar
Wellenken-Himmelfarb Accounting Scholarship recipient
1996 Michael L. Dean EXCEL Award for Undergraduate Teaching
1990 UC-CBA Grilliot Award for Outstanding Student-Faculty Relations
Service
All University Faculty Department Committee Committee Member Type:University Level:University
Professional Practice Standards Review Committee Committee Member Type:University Level:University
University Athletic Committee and Chair, Finance Subcommittee of UAC Committee Chair Type:University Level:University
Accounting Department Curriculum Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
Faculty Senate Budget and Priorities Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
Faculty Senate Cabinet Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
Management Development Center Director Search Committee Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
CBA Action Committee on Masters Programs, Fall Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University
CBA Student Grievance Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University
CBA Student Recognition Ceremony Faculty Speaker Type:University/College Service Level:University
CBA Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University
Beta Alpha Psi, Alpha Sigma Chapter Faculty Advisor Type:University/College Service Level:University 06-1986 -09-1989
The EDP Auditor Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations
American Accounting Association, Auditing Section, Nomination Committee Member Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 1993 -1994
Accounting and Auditing Update Column of The Ohio CPA Co-editor Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -1992
American Accounting Association Ohio Region , Auditing Section Chairperson Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations 1991 -1992
American Accounting Association Ohio Regional Meeting Panel Participant Type:Prof. Org. Level:Service to Professional Associations -05-1989
Professional Affiliation
American Accounting Association,
1981 -1994: Certified Public Accountant (KY) ,
-1987: Fellow Arthur Andersen New Faculty Consortium ,
-1984: Fellow American Accounting Association Doctoral Consortium ,
Courses Taught
HNPL BUS ETHICS
PROF ETHICS
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
BUS PATHWAYS II
HNPL STUD ABRD SEM
STUDY ABROAD HNPL
BUSPATHWAYS
HNPL BUS ETHICS
PROF ETHICS
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
BUS PATHWAYS II
HNPL STUD ABRD SEM
PROF ETHICS
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
STUDY ABROAD HNPL
STUDY ABROAD HNPL
BUS PATHWAYS
FRESH HNPL SEM I
FRESH HNPL SEM II
HNPL BUS ETHICS
PROF ETHICS
Business Pathways II
Honors-PLUS Study Abroad Seminar
Study Abroad - Honors-PLUS
Study Abroad - Honors-PLUS
Business Pathways I
Honors-PLUS Independent Study
Honors-PLUS Business Ethics
Professional Ethics
Business Pathways II
Financial Accounting
Honors-PLUS Independent Study
Honors-PLUS Study Abroad Seminar
Study Abroad - Honors-PLUS
Study Abroad - Honors-PLUS
ADV FIN REPTG
BUS PATHWAYS
FIN ACCT
HNPL BUS ETHICS
HNPL BUS ETHICS
PROF ETHICS
BUS PATHWAYS II
FIN ACCT
HNPL BUS ETHICS
HNPL IND STUDY
HNPL STUD ABRD SEM
IND STUDY IN ACCT
STUDY ABROAD HNPL
STUDY ABROAD HNPL
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Advanced Financial Reporting
Business Pathways I
Honors-PLUS Business Ethics
Professional Ethics
Professional Ethics
Bus Pathways II Honors
Financial Accounting
Honors PLUS Ind Study
Honors-PLUS Study Abroad Seminar
Study Abroad - Honors Plus
Study Abroad - Honors Plus
Teachong Assistant
Bus Pathways I Honors
Honors PLUS Ind Study
Honors-PLUS Business Ethics
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting II
Prof Ethics
Intermediate Accounting III
Prof Ethics & Acct Environment
Ind Study
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Prof Ethics & Acct Environment
Business Pathways FYE 2 Honors
Intermediate Accounting III
Bus Pathways FYE 1 Honors
Intermediate Accounting III
Prof Ethics & Acct Environment
Intermediate Accounting III
Honors PLUS Ind Study
Intermediate Accounting III
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Prof Ethics & Acct
Business Pathways FYE 2 Honors
Honors PLUS Special Topics
Intermediate Accounting III
Prof Ethics & Acct
Bus Pathways FYE 1 Honors
Honors PLUS - Special Topics
Intermediate Accounting III
Prof Ethics & Acct
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting II
Prof Ethics & Acct Environment
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Business Pathways FYE 2 Honors
Intermediate Accounting III
Bus Pathways FYE 1 Honors
Honors PLUS Ind Study
Inter Acct III
Accounting Theory
Accounting Theory
Honors PLUS - Special Topics
Prof Ethics & Acct
Teaching Asst
Honors PLUS Ind Study
Honors PLUS Special Topics
Intro to Fin Acct HONORS
Prof Ethics & Acct
Bus Pathways-FYE 2H
Inter Acct III
Bus Pathways-FYE 1H
Inter Acct III
Prof Ethics & Acct
Prof Ethics & Acct
Prof Ethics & Acctg
H+ Indep Study - Honors
H+ Special Topics - Honors
Intermediate Accounting III
Jr Hnrs Sem - Honors
Prof Ethics & Acct
Prof Ethics and Acctg
Sr Honors Sem - Honors
Audit
Auditing
Bus Pathways FYE II - Honors
Int Audit & IC Mon
Int Audit & IC Mon
Auditing
Auditing
Bus Pathways FYE I - Honors
Professional Ethics & Acct
H+ Indep Study - Honors
H+ Special Topics - Honors
Intro to Fin Acct - Honors
Prof Ethics & Acct
Bus Pathways - FYE 2 - Honors
Intermed Acctg III
Bus Pathways - FYE 1 - Honors
Intermed Acctg III
Faculty Development Activities
01-31-2008 -Bad Format: 20080200 Character-Based Leadership Conference National Consortium for Character-Based Leadership Washington, D.C. Type:Conference Attendance
Bad Format: 20070700 -07-12-2007 PwC University PriceWaterhouseCoopers Princeton, New Jersey Type:Conference Attendance
02-21-2007 -02-24-2007 Trueblood Case Conference Deloitte & Touche Scottsdale, Arizona Type:Conference Attendance
Contact Information
103 Carl H. Lindner Hall
Phone: 513-556-7046
Fax: 513-556-6278
jeri.ricketts@uc.edu