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D Robert Okopny

Professor of Accounting Faculty Advisor for the Institute of Internal Auditors
Ph.D. Texas A & M University (1985)
M.B.A. Eastern Michigan University (1973)

300 W. Michigan Avenue 438 Gary M. Owen Building
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tel: (734) 487-0246 ;
Fax: (734) 482-0806
robert.okopny@emich.edu

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Professional Summary
Dr. Okopny has been very active in professional organizations including the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Institute of Management Accountants . He has been the Coordinator of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Internal Audit Endorsed Internal Audit Program at EMU since its inceptions in 1990. He is faculty advisor for the IIA Student Chapter. Dr. Okopny frequently presents at professional meetings, including those of the Michigan Association of CPAs, IIA, and Institute of Management Accountants.

Courses Taught
ACC240 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC241 Principles of Managerial Accounting
ACC344 Principles of Taxation
ACC450 Internal Auditing
ACC475 International Accounting
ACC479 Special Topics in Accounting
ACC499 3 Credit Independent Study
ACC560 Fraud Examination
ACC567 Professional Auditing
ACC592 Special Topics in Accounting
ACC650 Internal Auditing
ACC675 International Accounting and Taxation
ACC699 3 Credit Independent Study

Research Interest & Projects
Internal Auditing, External Auditing, International Accounting

Selected Publications

Okopny, D.R. & Smith, R. (2006, May). Forensic Accounting Basics. Presented at MACPA Fraud Day, Novi, Michigan.

Okopny, D.R. (2006, November). Ethics Training Session. Presented at Conducted for UHY Public Accountants, Southfield, Michigan.

Okopny, D.R. (2006, October). CIA Review. Presented at Detroit Chapter of IIA Meeting, Livonia, Michigan.

Okopny, D.R. (2006, April). Starting Careers in Internal Auditing. Presented at Detroit Chapter of IIA Meeting, Livonia, Michigan.

Okopny, D. R. (2004).  Diversity Awareness: An Objective of the Audit Program Project in the Internal Auditing Course. Diversity in College Education.

Professional Affiliations
Certified Internal Auditor