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Karen Coleman Miller

James and Shirley Porter Endowed Chair, University Prof. of Accounting, and Accounting Disc. Coord.

About

Dr. Karen Miller began her accounting career in the manufacturing field with United Technologies managing payroll, receivables, payables, and inventory for a local division of the company. She later transitioned to public accounting where she worked with audit, tax, governmental, and non-profit clients. Dr. Miller was inspired by her own professors to become a teacher herself. She serves as the Director for the Accounting Program and teaches introductory and advanced accounting classes. As a professor, she enjoys getting to walk alongside students as they develop a passion for accounting and watch them graduate and start new jobs in the business field. In her spare time Dr. Miller enjoys playing golf, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, and anything that relates to being outdoors.

Education

  • Ph.D, University of Mississippi

  • M.Ac., University of Tennessee, Martin

  • B.S.B.A., Freed-Hardeman University

Programs

Scholarship

Articles

  • Tennessee Society of CPAs Journal

  • Christian Business Academy Review

  • Tennessee Society of CPA Journal

  • Christian Business Academy Review

  • Journal of Accounting and Free Enterprise

  • Individualism and Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting (2018)

    International Journal of Business Governance and Ethics

  • e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Research in Business

  • Current Trends and Future Expectations in External Assurance for Integrated Corporate Sustainability Reporting (2017)

    Journal of Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues

  • TSCPA Journal

  • Journal of Physical Education and Sports Management

  • Journal of Accounting Education

  • Advances in Accounting Education

  • The Effect of IT Controls on Financial Reporting (2008)

    Managerial Auditing Journal

  • IT Control Deficiencies that Impact Financial Reporting (2008)

    Internal Auditing

  • Advances in Taxation

  • Personal Entertainment Use of Corporate Aircraft: Income Allocations and Deduction Limitations (2008)

    Taxes - The Tax Magazine

  • ATA Journal of Legal Tax Research

Presentations

  • Data Analytics and Critical Thinking for Accountants and Financial Professionals (2025)

    Tennessee Gas Association Business Accounting & Professional Development Conference

  • Ladies Leadership Network – Leadership For Ladies (2024)

    Ladies Leadership Network

  • The Leader’s Competence (2024)

    鶹Ƶ University Student Leader Summit

  • Data Analytics and Visualizations in Remote Auditing (2023)

    Tennessee Society of CPAs Monthly Meeting

  • Universities Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)

    Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators Annual Conference

  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Integration and Assurance Determinants from the Global Reporting Initiative (2018)

    Southeast American Accounting Association Regional Conference

  • Utilizing Technology and Social Media (2016)

    Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators Annual Conference

  • Integrating Technology in Accounting Education (2015)

    Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators Annual Conference

  • Teaching Managerial Responsibilities for Internal Controls: The Disconnect Between Accounting and Management Professors (2011)

    South Eastern Accounting Association

  • Teaching Managerial Responsibilities for Internal Controls: The Disconnect Between Management and Accounting Professors (2011)

    Southeastern American Accounting Association Conference

  • Accounting Model Proposal for a Non-Profit Check Presentment Program. (2010)

    South Eastern American Accounting Association

  • Minimizing Audit Fees and Accounting Errors Through IT Controls: Evidence from US Internal Control Audits (2009)

    American Accounting Association National Conference

  • Financial Reporting and Control Deficiencies in an IT Environment. (2008)

    American Accounting Association

  • The Effect of IT Controls on Financial Reporting (2008)

    American Accounting Association National Conference

  • Improving Financial Reporting Through Effective IT Controls: Evidence from the SOX 404 Audit (2008)

    American Accounting Association, Mid Year Auditing Section Meeting

  • Publishing and Utilizing Relevant Research: The Impact on Effective Teaching (2006)

    National American Accounting Association Conference

  • Publishing and Utilizing Relevant Research: The Impact on Effective Teaching. (2006)

    American Accounting Association

  • Publishing and Utilizing Relevant Research: The Impact on Effective Teaching (UG Sample Only). (2003)

    American Accounting Association

Awards

  • McAfee School of Business Research Award (2025)

  • TSCPApex Awards honor those whose exemplary efforts and achievements are advancing Tennessee's accounting profession. The TSCPApex Awards Program recognizes the many ways that individuals contribute significant time, energy and intellect to developing the accounting profession and fostering its success. The awards celebrate those who are emerging leaders, innovators, educators, volunteers and others who have made a substantial impact in accounting.

  • Research Recognized for Impact on Tax Practice, Policy, and Compliance (2009)

    The American Accounting Association (AAA) task force on the impact of research has recognized research published by Karen C. Miller, Associate Professor of Accounting in the McAfee School of Business. The task force notes, "Karen Miller, Tonya Flesher, and Riley Shaw have published several articles on the complex and specialized tax issues surrounding corporate aircraft. Their research has been used by tax practitioners, businesses, and the IRS. A number of practitioners—both CPAs and attorneys—have contacted the authors with follow up questions generated from these articles. At least two businesses requested permission to post Miller and Flesher’s 2003 article on the business websites, and the 2008 article (co authored by all three) has proven useful to the IRS. This article discusses the income allocations and deduction limitations surrounding the personal use of corporate aircraft. An IRS agent who found this article particularly informative forwarded it to his boss, who then forwarded the article to the field agents dealing with corporate aircraft. Although written for a general audience and not a specific client, these research articles provide relevant and useful information for practicing accountants." The AAA task force sought to recognize the importance of academic research on professional practice. The December 2009 issue of Accounting Horizons will highlight the tax research published by Karen and her co-authors. The article entitled, "The Impact of Academic Accounting Research on Professional Practice: An Analysis by the AAA Research Impact Task Force” recognizes this research and its impact on tax practice, tax policy, and compliance.