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Dr. Kalana Malimage
Dr. Kalana Malimage
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Dr. Kalana
Malimage

Assistant Professor of Accounting · CFE · FGCU

A researcher, educator, and certified fraud examiner shaping the future of accounting education through artificial intelligence, behavioral research, and forensic inquiry at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Ph.D., Information Systems
CFE #616226
MAT Program Director
FGCU AI Council Member

Background

Ph.D. & M.S., Information SystemsMississippi State University · 2013
M.S., Professional Accountancy (MPA)Mississippi State University · 2013
B.S., Computer ScienceUniversity of Portsmouth, UK · 2003
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)ACFE · License #616226 · Since 2016

Academic Career

2026
FGCU AI Council Member
Florida Gulf Coast University
2019 – Present
Assistant Professor of Accounting & MAT Program Director
Florida Gulf Coast University · Lutgert College of Business
2015 – 2019
Assistant Professor of Accounting
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
2013 – 2015
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
2013
Ph.D. Awarded — Information Systems
Mississippi State University
10+
Years in Academia
6
Refereed Publications
9
Works in Progress
14
Conference Presentations
3
Institutions Served
Key Achievements

Research

  • Published in JFIA, JAIS, JIS — top-tier accounting & IS journals
  • 9 active works in progress on AI, fraud, and neuro accounting
  • 14 conference presentations across international venues

Teaching

  • Teaches graduate AIS, Fraud Examination, and Accounting Theory
  • Delivers courses face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online
  • Integrates AI tools and active learning into every course

Leadership

  • MAT Program Director since 2019
  • FGCU AI Council Member — 2026
  • Graduate Program Committee Chair (2023–2026)

Certifications & Awards

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) since 2016
  • LCOB Top Tier Award — 2021
  • Professional Development Fund Grant — 2023
Research Focus Areas
Neuro Fraud Neuro Accounting Artificial Intelligence Fraud Examination Deterrence Theory Accounting Information Systems Whistleblowing Protection Motivation Theory Information Security Behavioral Accounting
Service & Governance
01

FGCU AI Council 2026 ★

Appointed member of the university-wide AI Council reporting to the President’s Cabinet — advancing AI integration across teaching, research, service, and all university operations.

02

FGCU Faculty Senate

Faculty Senator since August 2019 — representing colleagues in university-wide governance, academic policy, and institutional decision-making.

03

Graduate Program Committee Chair

Chaired the Graduate Program Committee from Fall 2023 to Spring 2026, overseeing curriculum and policy for the accounting graduate programs.

04

AACSB Technology Agility

Committee member since Fall 2019, driving innovation in AI and technology integration across accounting curricula to meet AACSB accreditation standards.

“My goal is to shape the future of accounting education — through rigorous research, ethical AI, and a commitment to preparing students not just for today’s profession, but for tomorrow’s world.”
— Dr. Kalana Malimage · Assistant Professor of Accounting · CFE · MAT Program Director · FGCU AI Council