James Hansen PhD,
Professor of Accounting
E-mail: hansenjd@mnstate.edu 
Office: 204C
Phone: (218) 477-2594
Education
- Ph.D., 1993, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- MBA, 1982, North Dakota State University
- BA, 1970, University of North Dakota
Professional Certification
- CPA
Courses Taught Spring 2004-Fall 2009
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1. |
Acct 230 |
Principles of Accounting I |
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2. |
Acct 231 |
Principles of Accounting II |
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3. |
Acct 460 |
Audit I |
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4. |
Acct 461 |
Audit II |
Intellectual Contributions in the previous five years (January 2004 through September 2009).
Peer-reviewed journals:
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1. |
Hansen, J.D. & Violet, W., Familiarity with recent and historical fraud schemes, New Accountant, October/November 2008. (DB) |
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2. |
Peterson, N.D. & Hansen, J.D., A study of accounting majors' ability to identify fraud risk, Journal of 21st Century Accounting, Vol. 8, No. 1 Winter/Spring 2008. (LP) |
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3. |
Segovia, J., Hansen, J.D. & Dexter, L. A successful stand alone 'bridge' course. Accounting Instructors' Report, Winter 2008 (LP) |
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4. |
Morgan, J.D., & Hansen, J.D. Escalating commitment to failing financial decisions: why does it occur? Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching. Vol. 2, No. 1: 37-45, 2006 (DB) |
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5. |
Hansen, J.D. Using problem-based learning in accounting. The Journal of Education for Business. Vol. 81, No. 4, March/April 2006, 221-224 (LP) |
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6. |
Hansen, J.D., & Klamm, B.K. A comparison of accounting majors' and forensic experts' classification of management fraud risk factors. Journal of Forensic Accounting, Vol. V, No. 2, December 2004, 351-364 (DB) |
Other Peer-reviewed publications
Proceedings:
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1. |
Morgan, J. & Hansen, J.D. Escalating commitment to apparently failing decisions: Self-justification of past actions or artifact of decision framing. Proceedings of Global Conference on Business & Economics, Oxford, U.K. June 2005 (DB) |
Presentations:
Non-peer-reviewed publications:
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1. |
Hansen, J.D. & Lapic. D. 2007. The one-man audit team. The Accounting Educator. (December), Vol. XVII, No. 2 |
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2. |
Hansen, J.D. Principles of Accounting cases—Keep It Local. The Accounting Educator. Winter 2006, Vol. XV, No. 1 |
Submissions:
In progress:
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1. |
Hansen, J.D. & Peterson, N.D, A comparison of auditor's and accounting students' ability to identify fraud risk. Journal of Forensic Accounting. |
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2. |
Klamm, B.K. & Hansen, J.D. Identification of Fraud Risk Factors |
Continuing Education
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Year |
Title of CPE |
Dates Attended |
Number Of Hours |
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2009 |
FMCPA; MN Council of Accounting Educators; Midwest AAA |
20 |
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2008 |
FMCPA; MN Council of Accounting Educators |
16 |
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2007 |
FMCPA; MN Council of Accounting Educators |
16 |
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2006 |
FMCPA; Midwest AAA (audit & teaching); MN Council of Accounting Educators |
19 |
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2005 |
FMCPA; Midwest AAA (audit & teaching); MN Council of Accounting Educators |
23 |
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2004 |
FMCPA; Midwest AAA (audit & teaching/curriculum); Price WaterhouseCoopers University for Faculty (audit procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, team building); AICPA-Fraud and the CPA |
57 |
Service and Outreach Activities.
Community Service/Outreach:
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1. |
Supervised two audit students in financial review of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2005 |
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2. |
Supervised auditing students who reviewed (agreed-upon procedures engagement) and reported on the financial statements of the Fargo Education Association and the Soroptimist Club International of Fargo, 2007 |
Professional Organizations Activities (include all memberships):
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1. |
American Accounting Association |
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2. |
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants |
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3. |
North Dakota Society of CPAs |
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4. |
FM CPAs |
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5. |
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners |
Consulting
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1. |
Reviewer, Midwest Accounting Association, 2005, 2006, 2009 |
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2. |
Reviewer for Auditing and Assurance Services, by Messier, Irwin, McGraw-Hill, 2005, 2006 |
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3. |
Reviewed/Auditing & Assurance Services by Louwers, Ramsay, Sinason, Strawser, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, 2004 |
University/School Service:
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1. |
FMA Advisor 2003-2009 |
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2. |
Graduate Faculty Thesis Committee; Public, Human Service & Health Administration Program; September 2006 |
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3. |
MSUM Campus Campaign 2003-2005 |

