Kathryn Kadous is the Schaefer Chaired Professor of Accounting at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Prior to that, she worked as an auditor and controller.

Professor Kadous’ research considers judgment and decision-making issues in auditing and accounting. Her current research focuses on using psychology theory to improve auditor engagement and decision making. Her work identifies the decision process used and provides interventions to improve decision quality, where needed. Her research also spans investor judgment and decision making, as well as methodological issues in experimental research. Professor Kadous has published over 35 peer-reviewed research articles in journals including The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting Research, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Accounting, Organizations and Society, as well as several chapters and discussions.

Professor Kadous is active in doctoral education, having served on 26 doctoral dissertation committees. She recently completed two terms as Goizueta Business School’s Associate Dean for PhD Programs and a term as a member of the Laney Graduate School’s Executive Council.

Professor Kadous has extensive editorial experience, having previously served as action editor or associate editor for several top journals. She is currently the Senior Editor of The Accounting Review. She has held several positions with the American Accounting Association, including President of the Auditing Section.