Biography

Erlina Papakroni holds a Ph.D. degree in Accounting and Master in Professional Accountancy degree from West Virginia University. She also has a B.S. in British and American Studies from University of Tirana. Dr. Papakroni’s research interests include occupational fraud, executive compensation and accounting education. Her doctoral dissertation consists of three essays on occupational fraud. Dr. Papakroni teaching interests include managerial and financial accounting.  In 2013, Dr. Papakroni was awarded the Student Achievement Award from Federation of Schools of Accountancy in recognition of superior academic achievement. Prior to pursuing her graduate studies, Dr. Papakroni worked for five years as a professional interpreter and as an adjunct lecturer in her home country, Albania.

Education

• Ph.D., Accounting, West Virginia University (2019)
• Master in Professional Accountancy, West Virginia University (2016)
• B.S., British and American Studies, University of Tirana (2008)