Join us in congratulating Dr. Mollie Adams, assistant professor in the School of Accountancy, on her feature story in the 2025 issue of Mind’s Eye magazine.
Adams focuses her research on corporate tax compliance and its effects on financial reporting. Her work examines how companies’ tax planning behaviors — ranging from aggressive to conservative — can influence the accuracy and quality of their financial statements.
Congratulations Dr. Adams!
The full story is now available online.
Excerpt:
In the complex world of corporate finance, tax compliance stands out as one of the trickiest areas to navigate. Here is where financial strategies and regulations meet.
In this environment, companies are like tightrope walkers. They must balance their desire for tax savings with the need to satisfy regulators.
Dr. Mollie Adams, assistant professor in Missouri State University’s School of Accountancy, explores this realm in depth. She seeks to understand the tax planning behaviors of businesses and their implications on financial performance and regulatory compliance.
Her research journey is like a detective story for the financially curious. Adams specializes in tax compliance issues and financial reporting. She goes beyond looking at numbers to uncover the stories they tell.