My research

Interest area: Auditor judgment and decision-making; Use of data analytic visualizations by audit teams and risk assessment with experimental methodology; Student motivation pedagogy and classroom cases in accounting 

Publications:

• Baaske, B., J. Cainas, and J. Kralik. 2025. A gamified accounting activity: Experimental evidence for the influence of game-like elements on enjoyment, engagement, and learning. Issues in Accounting Education: 1-28. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2308/ISSUES-2022-024 

• Baaske B. N., M. Keener, and S. Platau. Forthcoming. Should it stay, or should it go? Practitioner opinions on the 150-hour licensure requirement. CPAJournal.

• Baaske, B., H. Carrillo, L. Gaynor, and J. Schmidt. 2025. A Multi-Disciplinary Theory Repository and Assurance Ecosystem Framework to Facilitate Research. Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory: 1-22. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2308/AJPT-2023-059

• Baaske, B. N., M. Eulerich, and D. Wood. 2024. Improving audit quality with data analytic visualizations: The importance of spatial abilities and feedback in anomaly identification. Accounting Horizons: 1-13. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2308/HORIZONS-2023-073

• Malimage, K., N. Raddatz, B. Trinkle, R. Crossler, and R. Baaske. 2020. Impact of deterrence and inertia on information security policy changes. Journal of Information Systems 34(1): 123-133.

Working papers:

• Baaske, B., D. Shimamoto, and D.A. Wood. Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Empirical Insights into Small-to-Medium Size Accounting Firm Success. (2nd round R&R at Journal of Information Systems)

• Baaske, B. N. and J. Kralik. Central route to accounting change: The persuasive role of personal relevance and cognitive load in changing perceptions about accounting. (1st round R&R at Issues in Accounting Education)

• Baaske, B. and U. Murthy. The use of data analytic visualizations to inform the audit risk assessment: The impact of default visualization form and documentation focus. (Successfully defended as a solo-authored dissertation; Preparing for submission)

Works in process:

• Baaske, B. and H. Carrillo IT mindfulness: A way forward to enhance auditors' analytical mindset (Workshopped at FBARS in November 2023)