Travis Holt
Assistant Professor
travis-holt@utc.edu
(423) 425-4156
Expertise
Auditing
Financial Accounting
Research
Corporate Governance
Auditor Judgment and Decision-Making
Education
Ph.D. - 2009,
The University of Alabama
M.Acc. - 2001,
The University of Alabama
B.S. - 2000,
The University of North Alabama
Sample Publications
2011: "Confirmations as Audit Tools: A Well-designed Process Can Provide Strong Audit Evidence and Increase Work Efficiency," Internal Auditor, June, pp. 17-19, with B. Wampler. Contribution to Practice
2009: “The Effects of Internal Audit Report Disclosure on Investor Confidence and Investment Decisions,” International Journal of Auditing, Vol. 13, Issue 1, pp. 61 – 77, with T. DeZoort. Discipline Based Research
2008: “Governance Transparency and the Need for an Internal Audit Report to External Stakeholders, “ Accounting Horizons, Vol. 22, Issue 4, pp. 375 – 388, with D.S. Archambeault and T. DeZoort. Discipline Based Research
Professional Activities and Memberships
American Accounting Association (Auditing and ABO sections)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Institute of Internal Auditors
Society for Judgment and Decision Making
Certified Public Accountant, AL
Honors and Awards
Dean's Merit for Faculty Achievement (2010) UTC Max Finley Scholar (2009) C&BA Dean's Scholarship (2007) J.L. Bedsole Memorial Endowed Fellowship (2005,2006) Frederic Augustin Brett Memorial Endowed Scholarship (2004) Accounting Achievement Award presented by the Alabama Society of CPAs (2000)
