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Patrick E. O'Brien

Adjunct Lecturer

Accounting


Education: Ph.D., Accounting - The University of Scranton; M.S., Accounting - Hofstra University; B.B.A., Accounting - Hofstra University

Office:  Harriman Hall
Email:   Patrick.E.OBrien@stonybrook.edu

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-brien-phd-cpa-cfe-17a22a2b/

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Dr. Patrick O'Brien holds a Ph.D. with a concentration in Accounting from The University of Scranton, as well as M.S. (with distinction) and B.B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) degrees in Accounting from Hofstra University. Dr. O'Brien currently serves as the Managing Director of Forensics, Accounting & Advisory Group (F2A). In this role, Dr. O'Brien performs forensic accounting investigations primarily for Fortune 500 insurance companies with relation to loss of business and economic damages claims. Prior to his role at F2A Group, Dr. O'Brien worked at Deloitte in the New York City audit practice, servicing clients in the media and entertainment industries. He also worked at Sotheby's in the SEC Reporting Group. Additionally, Dr. O'Brien has significant experience in the accounting education field.

Research: Selected Publications:

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Baranek, Devon, and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2024. “The Current Landscape of GHG Emissions Disclosure”. The CPA Journal, 94 (7/8): 6-9.

Burke, Jacqueline A., O’Brien, Patrick E., and Polimeni, Ralph S. 2023. “The Course Letter Grade Calculator: A Supplement to Midsemester Grades”. Accounting Educator’s Journal, 33 (1): 1-15.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Boyle, Douglas M. and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2023. “A Critical Look at Gender and Emotional Intelligence of Finance Professionals”. Management Accounting Quarterly, 24 (1): 14-21.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Baranek, Devon, and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2023. “The Current State and Future Implications of ESG Assurance”. Current Issues in Auditing, 17 (1): A1-A21.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Hoffmann, Marissa, Marcy, Amanda M., and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2023. “Accountants’ Views on Sustainability Reporting: A Generational Divide”. Current Issues in Auditing, 17 (1), A22-A35.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Marcy, Amanda M., and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2022. “Has the Fever Left a Burn? A Study of the Impact of COVID-19 Remote Working Arrangements on Public Accountants’ Burnout”. Accounting Research Journal, 35 (6): 792-814.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., Marcy, Amanda M., and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2021. “Pandemic Perceptions: Accounting Firms’ Organizational Support During COVID-19”. The CPA Journal, 91 (2/3): 17-19.

Bakarich, Kathleen M. and O’Brien, Patrick E. 2021. “The Robots are Coming…But Aren’t Here Yet: The Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Public Accounting Profession”. The Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, 18 (1): 27-43.

Bakarich, Kathleen M., O’Brien, Patrick E., and Castonguay, John K. 2020. “The Use of Blockchains to Enhance Sustainability Reporting and Assurance”. Accounting Perspectives, 19 (4): 389-412.

O’Brien, Patrick E. and Boyle, Douglas M. 2019. “Do You Have Emotional Intelligence?” Strategic Finance, 100 (12): 56-61.

O’Brien, Patrick E. 2017. “The Big Short: Financial Disaster and Moral Responsibility.” Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations, 18 (1): 187-193.

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pwblliEAAAAJ&hl=en

Teaching: ACC 214 - Managerial Cost Analysis and Applications; ACC 544 - Financial Statement Analysis