Justin Johnson

a second-year MBA student, is working with Prof. Kay Nelson. Justin received his undergraduate degree (B.B.A.) from Fort Hays State University, where he played varsity basketball. Currently, he is in the last year of the M.B.A. program, obtaining a concentration in Finance and Information Technology. His E&Y project consists of research and teaching. He is presently researching the viability of forming a neural network and adapting it to the university's system. And in the Spring, Justin will help teach a section of BUS 706 Information Systems.

Michael Leshchiner

is a second-year MBA student majoring in Information Systems and pursuing a minor in Finance and International Business. He graduated from Kiev Polytechnical Institute in 1994 with a degree in Metallurgical Sciences. Mike is working with Prof. Mike Ettredge. His research includes constructing a mathematical model and a user interface for detecting biases and irregularities in auditee data with the use of Benford's Law. With the use of this model, auditors will be able to confirm or reject the reasonableness of the data. Furthermore, this model will direct the auditor's attention to transactions or group transactions that merit further audit attention. This tool will facilitate the detection of fraudulent transactions that are the subject of many lawsuits. Using the latest technology to audit large volumes of data will prove to be highly cost effective and efficient.

Michael Roessler

is pursuing a Master in Accounting and Information Systems. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy. Presently, he is assisting Prof. Ken Cogger with an Internet page that page will use statistical techniques and analyses to help auditors determine if the managers of a company being audited are providing auditors with accurate and honest information.

Amy Shiraki

is working with Prof.Rajendra Srivastava, the Director of the E&Y CARAT. Amy graduated from Cornell University in 1994. Now, she is in the second year of the KU M.B.A. program and she is pursuing a concentration in Management Information Systems. After graduation in May of 1997, Amy will be an Information Technology consultant with the Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group in KC. Presently, she is designing the E&Y CARAT homepage and all related pages. Increasing the visibility of the E&Y CARAT organization is critical. An Internet homepage that contains the most up-to-date information and announcements is an effective way to communicate our activities and remain connected to professionals and scholars who are interested in our organization. In addition, Amy hopes to manage and update an additional Internet homepage -- the Auditing section of the American Auditing Association.

Ruben Sigala

a senior Business Administrations major, is working with Prof. Joe Coate. In addition to his Business Administration major, Ruben will have a concentration in Spanish and French. Currently, he is researching personality traits of accountants. Their research includes an extensive study to determine whether there are definite personality differences between individuals in accounting occupations, employees in different accounting firms (i.e. Big Six vs. non-Big Six), and accountants in different career categories (partner to staff accountants). This analysis involves statistical regressions and interpretations, which may be useful to Human Resource Managers in determining the kinds of individuals that should be hired to their firm.