Katie Harris, MSF, CPA

Katie Harris has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Masters of Science in Finance from Sam Houston State University and is a PhD candidate at Kennesaw State University. She took the last paper CPA Exam in 2003 before the exam was computerized and started her professional career with Ernst & Young, LLP in Houston, TX and later with Grant Thornton, LLP in Philadelphia, PA.  

After more than five years as an auditor in public accounting, she transitioned into the classroom and has never looked back. Her experiences as an auditor allowed her the opportunity to view an organization from the top down. This view afforded her with an increased understanding of accounting and financial reporting, which she loves sharing with her students each semester.  Katie joined the Becker team in 2008 and has taught for the CPA and CMA Exam Reviews.  She has been involved in various projects including course development, editing, and updating as a subject matter expect since 2019.

Education

• Sam Houston State University
  • Bachelor's degree: Business Administration, Accounting
  • Master's degree: Finance
• Kennesaw State University
  • PhD candidate: Business Administration

Teaching and Instruction

• Sam Houston State University 
• Becker 
  • Evaluating the Effectiveness of Not-for-Profit Entities
  • Not-for-Profit Accounting and Reporting: An Introduction
  • CMA Exam Review Faculty

Professional Organizations

• AICPA
• AAA 

Publications

• A Framework for Teaching Soft Skills and Ethics in an Overcrowded Accounting Curriculum, The Accounting Educator's Journal

What do you love about Becker?

"What I love most about Becker is the amazing talent I am fortunate enough to be surounded by! We have a stellar team of people who work together to prepare the next generation of CPAs. I can't think of a single person who isn't simply amazing. I feel like I get to work with the best of the best. I am so proud to be part of the Becker team!

What would you tell an accounting student today?

You can do this! Whatever designation you are pursuing (CPA, CMA), you can make it happen. Ask for help when you need it, stay plugged into the process and keep putting one foot in front of the other. You can do it and we are here to support you through the process. 

Becker fun facts

• I am a first-generation college student. I love and believe in the power of an education to change lives. It certainly has changed mine! 
• Boring fact: I love to clean. I can't function in a mess, so I keep a very clean house.
• I love to read. I don't stick to one genre, I'll read fiction, n onfiction, biographies, self-help, anything! 
• I love to vacation with my family and Mexico is a family favorite. 

Connect

• LinkedIn