Alexander Gabbin

Academic Profile

Academic Background: Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Research Interests: Financial accounting, auditing, and corporate governance, with emphasis on accountability in public and private sectors.

Appointments: KPMG Professor of Accounting at James Madison University (1986–present).

Awards: Honored alongside Joanne Gabbin with the renaming of Gabbin Hall at JMU in 2021 for over 35 years of service.

Additional Contributions: Longstanding mentor to accounting students, contributing to JMU’s strong reputation in business education.