Directory Profile

Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Research
• Service

Research Interests

• Market-Based Accounting Research
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing & Corporate Governance
• Accounting Information Systems
• Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Selected Publications

• Ali Saeedi (2023). “A High-Dimensional Approach to Predicting Audit Opinions,” Applied Economics, Vol. 55, Issue 33, pp. 3807-3832, DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2022.2118224
• Wood et. al, Ali Saeedi (2023). “The ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Chatbot: How Well Does It Answer Accounting Assessment Questions?,” Issues in Accounting Education, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 1-28.
• Ali Saeedi (2021). “Audit Opinion Prediction: A Comparison of Data Mining Techniques,” Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, Vol. 18, Issue 2, pp. 125-147.
• Ali Saeedi, Reza Daghani, Najmeh Hajian, (2020). “Firm-Specific Characteristics and the Level of Disclosure: The Case of Tehran Stock Exchange,” Journal of Applied Business Research, Vol. 36, No. 4, pp. 129-152.
• Ali Saeedi, Seyed Reza Miraskari, Mehrdad Sadr Ara, (2014). “The Investigation of the Efficient Market Hypothesis: Evidence from an Emerging

Professional Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• American Accounting Association (AAA)
• North Dakota CPA Society
• British Accounting & Finance Association (BAFA)
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

University Committees Memberships/Involvement

• Promotion and Tenure Committee
• Quality Assurance Committee 
• Business Department Curriculum Committee 

Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Accounting

Biography

• Dr. Ali Saeedi, a CPA, serves as a tenured Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. As part of the Business Department, Dr. Saeedi has contributed significantly to the academic community through extensive research, teaching, and mentorship. He has authored and co-authored four books and over 40 papers in refereed journals.
  
  His research interests are diverse and impactful, spanning market-based accounting research, financial reporting, auditing & corporate governance, accounting information systems, and the ever-evolving field of cryptocurrency & blockchain. Furthermore, Dr. Saeedi's skill in data analytics in accounting showcases his commitment to integrating modern technological advancements in education.
  
  Licensed by the State Board of Accountancy of Minnesota and North Dakota, Dr. Saeedi's professional achievements and dedication to the accounting field underscore his commitment to upholding the highest standards of practice and education. Always open to collaborative endeavors in accounting education and research, Dr. Saeedi welcomes fellow scholars, students, and industry professionals to collaborate with him. He can be reached at the Crookston campus by the contact information above.