When asked about she enjoys most about SIU, Professor Karnes says “the determination and honesty of SIU students.” She’s seen that determination time and time again in her many classes on financial accounting, managerial accounting, and individual, corporate and partnership taxation.

Karnes researches financial accounting, managerial accounting and federal taxation. She is also a member of the Illinois CPA Society and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Born in Olney, Karnes was raised in Princeton, Ind. She is a dual-degree graduate of SIU. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health care management and a master of accountancy.

At SIU, Karnes serves on the Alumni Board of Directors, Alumni Association Membership Committee, Student Instructional Support Committee and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Committee.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Financial accounting
• Managerial accounting
• Federal taxation

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

2006: 2nd Edition, Lecture Guide for Financial Accounting, Custom Published Textbook with Lecture Guide Prentice Hall   

2005: 1st Edition, Lecture Guide for Financial Accounting, Custom Published Textbook with Lecture Guide Prentice Hall   

2006: Lecture Guide for ACCT 210 – Accounting Principles, Revised

“Final Guidance on IRC Section 66 – Treatment of Community Income for Spouses Living Apart” Co-Authored With Scott Salmon, KPMG and Allan Karnes, SIUC, Part One Published in the The Tax Advisor March 2006

Co-Authored With Scott Salmon, KPMG and Allan Karnes, SIUC, Part Two Published in the The Tax Advisor April 2006

AWARDS

School of Accountancy Lecturer of the Year - 2007, 2002