John Robert Ledgerwood

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Accounting, Economics, Finance & Information Sciences
College
College of Business

Office Hours

Currently online

Areas of Expertise

Financial and Managerial Accounting, Taxation, and Personal Financial Planning.
John Robert Ledgerwood
John R. Ledgerwood, MSA, CPA, CGMA,CMA, CFM - John Ledgerwood is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida. He teaches financial accounting, managerial accounting, federal income tax, and personal financial planning. He owns and operates John R. Ledgerwood, CPA, PA, and is a Director of Enright Foundational Ministries, Inc., a non-profit ministry that serves Central Africa.
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Accounting, University of Central Florida
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants
  • Certified Financial Manager (CFM) - Institute of Management Accountants
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • ACC 439: Federal Taxation
  • ACC 312: Managerial Accounting
  • ACC 210 Financial Accounting
  • ACC 312 Managerial Accounting
  • ACC 338 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACC 439 Federal Income Tax
  • FIN 333 Personal Financial Planning
  • BA 399/699 Special Topics in Accounting
  • BA 517 Accounting for Decision Making

Curtis, T., Ledgerwood, John R., (2018)  “Students’ motivations, perceived benefits and constraints towards study abroad and other international education opportunities”, Journal of International Education in Business, Vol. 11 Issue: 1, pp.63-78

Ledgerwood, J.R., Vilderson, A., and Curtis, T. (2016) An Ethical Dilemma: A Case from the Aviation Industry. IMA Educational Case Journal Vol. 9, No. 3, Art. 1, September 2016.

Ekanayake, E.M., and Ledgerwood, J.R.: (2015) “Demand for Domestic Air Travel in the United States”, Global Conference on Business and Finance  proceedings

Ledgerwood, J.R., Zarb, N.J. (2014) Office Sharing for CPAs Advantages and Disadvantages for Small Firms and Sole Practitioners. The CPA Journal, Vol. LXXXIV/No.10, October 2014, pp. 52-55.

Ledgerwood J.R. and Morgan, S.N. (2013): Your Prized Executive Is Leaving. Now What? Strategic Finance, The Institute of Management Accountants, April 2013, pp. 40-45.

Ledgerwood J.R. and Morgan, S.N. (2012): “Problems of Maintaining Adequate Accounting Records for a Non-Profit Organization in sub-Saharan Africa”, Review of Business and Finance Case Studies 3, (2), pp.1-8.

Ekanayake, E.M., Halkides, M., Ledgerwood, J.R., (2012): Inbound International Tourism to the United States: A Panel Data Analysis. International Journal of Management and Marketing Research 5, (3), pp.15-27.

Ledgerwood, J.R., Morgan, S.N. (2012): Small-Scale Aid Donors, Agribusiness, and the Zambian Export Sector, International Business & Economics Research Journal 11 (4), pp. 431-436

Jackson, L. and Ledgerwood, J.R., (2011): Be Ready for Business When Disaster Strikes. The Journal of Financial and Technology Professionals, 26 (5), pp. 23-26.

Ledgerwood, J.R., (2011): Audit Ready. What the IRS looks for when auditing hotel properties. The Journal of Financial and Technology Professionals,  26, (1), pp.18-20.

Ekanayake, E.M., Ledgerwood, J.R. (2010): How Does Foreign Direct Investment Affect Growth in Developing Countries? An Empirical Investigation.  The Institute for Business & Finance Research, 4, (3), pp. 43-53  

Ledgerwood, J.R., (2010): What Is Reasonable Compensation for S Corporation Shareholder-Employees? Some Practical Guidance.  The CPA Journal, 80, (5), pp. 38-41.

Ledgerwood, J.R., (2010): My Three Careers. Strategic Finance. The Institute of Management Accountants, April 2010, pp. 64.

Ekanayake, E.M., Ledgerwood, J.R., D’Souza, S., (2010): The Real Exchange Rate Volatility & U.S. Exports, An Empirical Investigation.  The International Journal of Business & Finance Research, 4, (1), pp. 23-36.

Ledgerwood, J.R., (2009/2010): Choose the Right Ownership Structure. The Journal of Financial and Technology Professionals, 24, (8), pp.24-27.

Ledgerwood, J.R., Braun, J.J., (2009): Tax Free Filing: What Is It and How Will it Affect the Tax Preparer Profession & Taxpayers in General?  Global Conference on Business & Finance, 4, (1), pp. 386-392.

Ekanayake, E.M., Ledgerwood, J.R., (2009): An Analysis of the Intra-Regional Trade in the Middle East and North Africa Region.  The International Journal of Business & Finance Research, 3, (1), pp. 19-30.

Ekanayake, E.M., Ledgerwood, J.R., (2008): The U.S. Intra-Industry Trade with Caribbean Countries.  Southwestern Economic Review, 35, (1), pp. 191-210.

Jackson, L., and Ledgerwood, J.R., (2006): Automating HR: Using Technology to Enhance the Human Resources Function. The Journal of Financial and Technology Professionals, 21 (6), pp. 22-25.

Ekanayake, E.M., Halkides, M., Ledgerwood, J.R., and Filyanova, I. (2006): Intra-Industry Specialization and Trade Expansion in U.S. Trade with the Free Trade Areas of the Americas (FTAA).  Journal of International Business and Economics,6, (1), pp.21-37.

Jackson, L. and Ledgerwood, J.R., (2005): Valuation Practices in the Lodging Industry.  The Consortium Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, 9 (2), pp. 19-31.

Jackson, L. and Ledgerwood, J.R., (2004): Managing Costs-A Strategic Approach. The Journal of Financial and Technology Professionals, 19 (6), pp. 23-24.

Phillips, T. and Ledgerwood, J.R., (June 1994): “Running with the Pack” – JIT & Automation for Small Manufacturers, National Public Accountant, 39 (6), pp. 26-43.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

August 2006-date
Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance & Information Sciences
O'Maley College of Business
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Associate Professor of Accounting
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Federal Taxation and Personal Financial Planning.

August 2003-May 2006
Accounting Department
School of Business
Bethune-Cookman University

Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in personal finance, corporate financial management, income tax, advanced managerial accounting and cost accounting. 

August 1999-May 2003
Department of Business
Daytona Beach Community College

Adjunct Instructor
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in financial accounting, management accounting & computerizes accounting.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1993 - Present: President of John R. Ledgerwood, CPA, PA Certified Public Accounting Firm. Providing accounting, taxation, business and personal financial planning services, payroll preparation and consulting services.

1993 - 2017: President & CEO of John R. Ledgerwood, Custom Grips, Inc. 

1992 - Present: Director - Enright Foundational Ministries, Inc. (formerly Enright Flight Ministries, Inc.) A not-for-profit corporation serving Central Africa.

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Institute of Management Accountants


Professional Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant - CPA
  • Certified Management Accountant - CMA
  • Certified Financial Manager - CFM
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant - CGMA


Faculty Awards:

Outstanding Faculty Member 2010-2011 College of Business, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University


Professional Awards:

Honorable Mention, 2016, Institute of Management Accountants Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition, “The Courage to Speak Up - A case study dealing with an ethical dilemma in the aviation industry”, March 2016

Certificate of Participation, Institute of Management Accountants Carl Menconi Ethics Case Writing Competition “It Pays To Be Ethical”, March 2015

IMA Recognition of Outstanding Service as an IMA Campus Advocate, 2014

Florida Institute of CPAs “Accounting for Success” outreach initiative, Chairman’s Honor Roll 2011-12


Outstanding Research Awards:

Ledgerwood J.R. and Morgan, S.N. (2013): Your Prized Executive Is Leaving. Now What? Strategic Finance , The Institute of Management Accountants, April 2013, pp. 40-45.
Lybrand Award Certificate of Merit Winner.