He earned his Ph.D. in accounting from the University of South Florida. Dr. Kersting completed his B.A. in accounting and his MBA at the University of Louisville. His teaching specialties are in cost and managerial accounting. His research interests center on compensation and management accounting systems and their impact on employee and firm performance. Dr. Kersting has presented his research at American Accounting Association meetings and has received research grants from the Institute of Management Accountants.