Ph.D. in Accounting
2007 – 2011 The University of Memphis
School of Accountancy
Diploma received in December 2011
Master of Accountancy
1998 – 2003 University of Missouri-Columbia
Diploma received December 2003 with honor
GPA: 3.73 (Part of 150-Credit-Hour Program)
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
1998 – 2003 University of Missouri-Columbia
Diploma received December 2003 with honor
GPA: 3.73 (Part of 150-Credit-Hour Program)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
1998 – 2003 University of Missouri-Columbia
Diploma received December 2003 with honor
GPA: 3.73 (Part of 150-Credit-Hour Program)
Graduate Certificate
1998 – 2003 University of Missouri-Columbia
Diploma received December 2003 with honor
(Part of 150-Credit-Hour Program)
•Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Afifi, R. 2013. The Effects of SFAS NO. 159, Fair Value Disclosure, on Commercial Banks. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics. 13(1): 25-34 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 20% and is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013).
•Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Rezaee, Z. 2013. Integration of Enterprise Risk Management into Corporate Governance. International Journal of Managerial Accounting Research. 3(1): 1-16 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 25%)
•Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Balsara, N. 2013. The Most Value Relevant Accounting Performance Measure by Industry. Journal of Accounting and Finance. 13(1): 22-34 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 13% - 19%)
•Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Qadri, M. 2011. Fraud prevention and Detection in the United States: A Macro perspective. Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting 3(3): 150-165. (This is specifically an accounting journal which is one of top two journals in forensic accounting in the United States and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
•Aliabadi, S., Chen, H., and Dorestani, A. 2011. Fair value determination: A conceptual framework. Journal of Accounting, Business, and Management 18(1): 93-107. (This journal is specifically an accounting journal with acceptance rate of 20% - 30% and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
•Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Abdyldaeva, A. 2011. Budget deficit, national debt, and government spending: Is now th right time to cut deficit and reduce national debt? Journal of Accounting, Business and Management 18(2): 74-83. (This journal is specifically an accounting journal with acceptance rate of 20% - 30% and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
CBM 167
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• J.D. The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Ill., Law, 1973
• Other: University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill., Study of the Classics certificate, 1988
• LL.M. The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Ill., Law, 1986
• B.A. University of Illinois, Chicago, Ill.
CBM 169
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Thursday: 10 a.m. (by appointment)
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2008 Northeastern Illinois University
Pursuing Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance, Northeastern Illinois University
Dwan (Dee) joined the College of Business and Management in July, 2017 as an Office Administrator. Dee has been with NEIU for 11 years having served in the President’s Office, Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs, the Physics department and Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Prior to joining NEIU, Dee spent 28 years in banking as a Corporate Trainer, Customer Service Administrator, Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President with various institutions.
Northeastern Illinois University alumna, Interdisciplinary Studies, December 2008
Current Northeastern Illinois University student, pursuing Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Dee believes in giving back to the community, not limited to and including fundraisers for: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Association, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Suicide Prevention of America, The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and The Alzheimers Association of America.
'I'm a student of art, which imitates life and therefore I commit my desires and studies to classical and musical genres, as well as dancing and sports'.
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
BS in Finance from Northeastern Illinois University, MBA from Roosevelt University
CBM 169
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
•Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Finance, 2004
•M.S. Boston College, Carroll Graduate School of Management, Chestnut Hill, MA, Finance, 1996
•M.Mgt American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, AZ, International Management, 1991
•B.S. Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand, Business Administration, 1989
Room CBT 182
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Memphis, 2006 - 2009
• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Missouri - Columbia, 1998 – 2002
• Master of Arts in Economics, University of Missouri – Columbia, 1996 – 1998
• Master of Accounting, University of Missouri – Columbia, 1994 – 1996
• Master of Accounting, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran, 1988 – 1991
• Dorestani, A. 2004. Transfer Price and Equilibrium in Multinational Firms: An Examination of Divisional Autonomy and Central Control. Applied Economics. Applied Economics. 36(17): 1899-1906. (This journal is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013. The ranking for this journal is A)
• Dorestani, A. and Jir, A. 2013. Audit Quality Post Sarbanes Oxley Act. Accountancy Business and the Public Interest. 12: 119-134 (Acceptance rate for this paper is 11-25% and is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013).
• Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Afifi, R. 2013. The Effects of SFAS NO. 159, Fair Value Disclosure, on Commercial Banks. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics. 13(1): 25-34 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 20% and is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013).
• Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Rezaee, Z. 2013. Integration of Enterprise Risk Management into Corporate Governance. International Journal of Managerial Accounting Research. 3(1): 1-16 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 25%)
• Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Balsara, N. 2013. The Most Value Relevant Accounting Performance Measure by Industry. Journal of Accounting and Finance. 13(1): 22-34 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 13% - 19%)
• Dorestani, A., and Rezaee, Z. 2012. Non-Financial Key Performance Indicators and Analysts' Earnings Forecast Accuracy. Asian Academy of Management Journal of Accounting & Finance 7(2): 79-102 (Acceptance rate for this journal is 25% and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
• Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Qadri, M. 2011. Fraud prevention and Detection in the United States: A Macro perspective. Journal of Forensic & Investigative Accounting 3(3): 150-165. (This is specifically an accounting journal which is one of top two journals in forensic accounting in the United States and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
• Aliabadi, S., Chen, H., and Dorestani, A. 2011. Fair value determination: A conceptual framework. Journal of Accounting, Business, and Management 18(1): 93-107. (This journal is specifically an accounting journal with acceptance rate of 20% - 30% and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
• Aliabadi, S., Dorestani, A., and Abdyldaeva, A. 2011. Budget deficit, national debt, and government spending: Is now th right time to cut deficit and reduce national debt? Journal of Accounting, Business and Management 18(2): 74-83. (This journal is specifically an accounting journal with acceptance rate of 20% - 30% and it is listed on Australian Business Dean Council Journal Quality List 2013)
• Dorestani, A., and Rezaee, Z. 2010. Non-financial key performance Indicators and quality of earnings: Using content analysis. Journal of Accounting and Finance 11(3): 75-96. (Acceptance rate for this journal is 13% - 19%)
CBM 165
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Ph.D. in Accounting with International Business Minor, December 2005, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Elshafie, E. 2016. Litigation Risk, Auditor Tenure, and Auditor Specialization and Their Effect on Reporting Quality. American Journal of Finance and Accounting.
Elshafie, E., and P. Alam. 2011. Differences in Earnings Management Patterns between Not-For-Profit and For-Profit Hospitals. Forthcoming in American Journal of Business Research 4 (1).
Elshafie, E., A. Yen, and M. Yu. 2010. The Association between Pro Forma Earnings and Earnings Management. Review of Accounting and Finance 9 (2): 139-155.
Yen, A., and E. Elshafie. 2009. Value Relevance of Quarterly Accounting Information in Good Times and Bad Times. Journal of Global Business Development 2 (1): 100-109.
Alam, P., E. Elshafie, and D. Jarjoura. 2008. The Effect of Ownership Structure on the Financial Performance of Hospitals. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal 12 (3): 37-52.
Elshafie, E., and P. Alam. 2008. Are Investors Still Misled by Pro Forma Earnings After Financial Reporting Regulations? Journal of International Business and Economics 8 (2): 62-70.
Elshafie, E., and P. Alam. 2008. Pro Forma Earnings and Executive Compensation in High-Versus Low-Tech Firms. Journal of Accounting, Ethics & Public Policy 9 (3): 333-370.
CBM 175
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
MST (Taxation)
Eight years public accounting experience, self-employed as tax and accounting professional for over 10 years. Part-time instructor Loyola University.
Room CBM 137
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• Ph.D. Louisiana State University, 2015
• M.A. Foreign Trade University, Vietnam, Economics, 2005
• B.S. Foreign Trade University, Vietnam, Economics, 2001
CBM 142
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• Ph.D. Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, Accounting, 1981
• M.B.A. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, Accounting, 1970
• B.Sc. University of Ghana, Ghana, Africa, Accounting & Economics, 1968
CBM 136
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• Ph.D. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, Finance (Economics minor), 1989
• M.B.A. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, Finance and Management, 1986
• B.Com. University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, Accounting, 1984
CBM 143
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• New York University School of Law, LL.M.
• Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D. (magna cum laude)
Stijepko Tokic, The Interplay Between User Innovation, Patent System and Product Liability Laws: Policy Implications, 99 J. PAT. & TRADEMARK OFF. SOC'Y 20 (2017).
Stijepko Tokic, "The Role of Defining the Relevant Product Market in the Post-Actavis Era," 27 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JOURNAL 265 (2015).
Stijepko Tokic, Impact of Legal (Un)certainty on Patent Valuation: What Investors Should Know Before Investing in Patents, 22 FED. CIR. B.J. 363 (2013). Official journal of the Federal Circuit Bar.
Stijepko Tokic, Rethinking Educational Malpractice: Are Educators Rock Stars? 2014(1) BYU EDUC. & L.J. 105 (2014).
Stijepko Tokic, Enforcing the Duty of Disclosure after Therasense: Antitrust Implications, 40 AIPLA Q.J. 221 (2012). Published by the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
Stijepko Tokic, The Role of Consumers in Deterring Patent Settlements Based on Invalid Patents: The Case of Non-Practicing Entities, 2012 STAN. TECH. L. REV. 2 (2012).
Stijepko Tokic, In Re "DDAVP" Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation: Is the Second Circuit's Massage the Way to Relieve the Key Pressure Points Between the Patent System and Antitrust Laws? 92 J. PAT. & TRADEMARK OFF. SOC'Y 536 (2010).
Stijepko Tokic joined the Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) in Fall 2008. He currently teaches Legal Environment of Business, International Business Law, Business Law I and II, and a First Year Experience course entitled Professionalism, Ethics, Law and Chicago Scandals. Professor Tokic focuses much of his research on the intersection between patent and antitrust laws, and he has published articles in, among others, the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal, the Federal Circuit Bar Journal, the Stanford Technology Law Review, and the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society. Professor Tokic has presented his research at many domestic and international conferences, including the largest patent conference in the world, known as “PatCon,” and his research has been included in multiple amicus briefs that were submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Prior to joining NEIU, Professor Tokic worked as a Teaching Assistant for Contracts and Property Law, a law clerk, a consultant, and a researcher. In his spare time, Professor Tokic enjoys playing tennis, writing music, and fishing in his hometown of Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Room CBT 126
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
Tuesday: 2:30-5:30 p.m.
• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
• M.A. in Economics and M.S. in Applied Statistics, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH.
• B.A. in Finance, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China.
CBM 147
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
• Ph.D., 2007, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
• M.B.A., 2001, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
• B.B.A., 1999, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
Room CBM 166
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States
