Andrew McLelland Named Academic Accounting Fellow for SEC Division of Corporation Finance
Andrew McLelland was appointed as the SEC’s Academic Accounting Fellow in August 2005, a non-enforcement, one-year academic role reviewing financial disclosures, with no fraud allegations, charges, or financial penalties involved.
Andrew McLelland was named the Academic Accounting Fellow for the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance in July 2005, beginning a one-year term in August 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in accounting from Texas A&M University, is a CPA and CMA, and previously worked as an auditor at Arthur Andersen and in financial leadership roles at public companies like Claire’s Stores and Aurafin Corporation. The position involves reviewing public company filings for accounting and disclosure issues, advising on complex financial reporting, and participating in SEC research—no fraud, charges, or monetary penalties are associated with his appointment.
Andrew McLelland was appointed as the Academic Accounting Fellow for the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance in July 2005, commencing a one-year term in August 2005, as part of a routine academic placement to enhance the SEC’s expertise in financial reporting. He is an assistant professor at Auburn University with a Ph.D. in accounting from Texas A&M, an MBA from Florida State, and a BBA from Florida Atlantic University, and holds both CPA and CMA certifications. Prior to academia, McLelland served as an auditor at Arthur Andersen and held senior financial roles, including Tax Director at Claire’s Stores and Controller at Aurafin Corporation, both publicly traded firms. The fellowship is a non-enforcement, temporary position designed to bring academic insight into complex accounting and disclosure issues faced by public companies. His responsibilities included reviewing SEC filings, identifying accounting problems, and contributing to research on financial reporting standards. He succeeded H. David Sherman, who returned to Northeastern University after completing his term. There are no allegations of fraud, misconduct, charges, or financial penalties associated with McLelland’s appointment or career in the provided materials.
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- Andrew J. McLelland earned Ph.D. From Texas A&M University
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- Andrew J. McLelland was Controller for Aurafin Corporation
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- H. David Sherman was Outgoing Academic Fellow
- H. David Sherman will return to Northeastern University College Of Business In Boston
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- SEC Division Of Corporation Finance announced Selection Of Andrew J. McLelland As Academic Accounting Fellow
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Andrew McLelland Named Academic Accounting Fellow For SEC Division Of Corporation Finance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-102 Washington, D.C., July 19, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance today announced the selection of Andrew J. McLelland as the academic accounting fellow for a one-year term beginning August 2005. An assistant professor at Auburn University, he teaches financial accounting and valuation courses in graduate and undergraduate business programs. McLelland earned a BBA in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University, an MBA from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. Prior to returning to academia, he was an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. and was a Manager in the Miami, Fla., office, a Tax Director of Claire's Stores, Inc., a publicly-traded (NYSE) retailer, and a Controller for Aurafin Corporation, an international jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler. His research interests include financial reporting, differential use of accounting information by investor class, audit economics, and governance. His publications have appeared in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Research in Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting, among others. While at the Commission, the academic accounting fellow addresses issues involving difficult and unusual accounting, auditing, and financial reporting questions; reviews filings by public companies to identify significant accounting and disclosure problems; and participates in research projects pertaining to current financial reporting issues. H. David Sherman, the outgoing academic fellow, will return to Northeastern University College of Business in Boston as a Professor in the accounting group. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-102.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 07/19/2005
Andrew McLelland Named Academic Accounting Fellow For SEC Division Of Corporation Finance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2005-102 Washington, D.C., July 19, 2005 - The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Corporation Finance today announced the selection of Andrew J. McLelland as the academic accounting fellow for a one-year term beginning August 2005. An assistant professor at Auburn University, he teaches financial accounting and valuation courses in graduate and undergraduate business programs. McLelland earned a BBA in Accounting from Florida Atlantic University, an MBA from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant. Prior to returning to academia, he was an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Co. and was a Manager in the Miami, Fla., office, a Tax Director of Claire's Stores, Inc., a publicly-traded (NYSE) retailer, and a Controller for Aurafin Corporation, an international jewelry manufacturer and wholesaler. His research interests include financial reporting, differential use of accounting information by investor class, audit economics, and governance. His publications have appeared in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Research in Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting, among others. While at the Commission, the academic accounting fellow addresses issues involving difficult and unusual accounting, auditing, and financial reporting questions; reviews filings by public companies to identify significant accounting and disclosure problems; and participates in research projects pertaining to current financial reporting issues. H. David Sherman, the outgoing academic fellow, will return to Northeastern University College of Business in Boston as a Professor in the accounting group. # # # http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2005-102.htm Home | Previous Page Modified: 07/19/2005