Douglas A. Johnson, a Professor of Accountancy, joined Arizona State University in 1974. His primary teaching interests were in managerial and cost accounting. He earned his B.B.A. and PhD. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. His publications have appeared in a wide variety of journals including the "Journal of Accounting Research, Auditing, Journal of Accountancy, and Management Accounting".

He has been active in the development of graduate programs in the W.P. Carey School of Business. He is a past president of the Scottsdale Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.

Doug is a Past President of the Academic Senate and Assembly and has worked extensively to improve health insurance and retirement benefits for the university community. Dr. Johnson's wife Peggy is a retired faculty member from Mesa Community College, and they have two daughters. Doug's other activities include golf, bicycling, hiking, and bridge.

Updated May 2006