Barton School appoints new School of Accountancy director
Sept. 21, 2022
By Barton School of Business
W. Frank Barton School of Business
The W. Frank Barton School of Business is home to some of the best programs, brightest
minds and biggest opportunities in Kansas. From the largest selection of AACSB-accredited
programs in the state to the limitless opportunities for applied learning in Kansas'
business hub, Barton School students have everything they need for career success
The School of Accountancy at Wichita State University has a strong history of providing
quality education and intellectual contributions and service to our constituents in
Wichita, the state of Kansas and the region.
Holding a separate accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB), the department offers a BBA in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy
with an option of a Tax or Accounting Information Systems concentration.
The W. Frank Barton School of Business has named Dr. Christine Porter as its new School
of Accountancy director. Porter is replacing Dr. Greg Merrill who left in August.
“We are so glad to have Christine as our new Director,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean
of the Barton School. “Her professionalism, vision, knowledge and dedication led to
her ascension to this leadership role. It’s obvious that she is also well respected,
connected and admired by her peers.”
Porter joined WSU in 2015 after receiving her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.
Her research focus is audit archival research and many of her papers explore bank
auditors as well as non-Big4 audit markets.
Since joining the faculty, Porter has been published in multiple publication journals
including “Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory,” which is a top-tier journal
in her field. Porter has also been teaching and auditing and managerial accounting
courses at the Barton School. Before receiving her Ph.D, she worked in public accounting
for five years for regional firms in Baltimore and Denver.
“I’m energized about the future of the School of Accountancy,” said Porter. “I plan
to uphold the top quality curriculum and programs we are known for while equipping
our students with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in the field.”
