Faculty Profile

Dr. Cynthia Lloyd

Dr. Cynthia Lloyd

Interim Chair, Department of CIS and Accounting

Office: JTS, Room 378
Email: lloydc@gram.edu
Phone: (318)274-2795
Office Hours: -
CV: Dr. Cynthia Lloyd

Biography

Dr. Cynthia Lloyd is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of accounting, currently serving as an Interim Chair, Department of Computer and Information Science and Accounting at Grambling State University. With a robust educational background, she holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University, a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution. Dr. Lloyd's teaching portfolio includes courses such as Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems, reflecting her commitment to providing students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices.​

Beyond her teaching responsibilities, Dr. Lloyd has made significant contributions to the accounting discipline through research, publications, and presentations. Her scholarly work encompasses topics like governmental and nonprofit accounting, municipal bond ratings, financial reporting, and accounting education. She has presented her research at various national conferences and has been recognized for her excellence in research and teaching. Dr. Lloyd's dedication to the field is further exemplified by her active participation in professional organizations and her role in mentoring students pursuing careers in accounting.

Intellectual Contributions

Dr. Lloyd's scholarly work includes:​

  • Publications in journals such as The CPA Journal, Academy of Business Disciplines Journal, and Review of Business Information Systems.​

  • Research on topics including governmental and nonprofit accounting, municipal bond ratings, student debt, and financial reporting.​

  • Presentations at national conferences like the Academy of Business Research Conference and the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines.​

  • Co-authored studies on the effects of governmental spending on bond ratings, economic impacts of casinos, and assessments of accounting curricula.

Research Interests

Dr. Lloyd's research interests encompass:​

  • Governmental and nonprofit accounting​

  • Municipal bond ratings and financial reporting​

  • Accounting education and curriculum assessment​

  • Student debt and personal financial planning​

  • Casino economics and economic development​

Honours & Awards

  • Principal Investigator, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance / Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE) Program, University of Houston-Downtown (2020–2024) — awarded multiple competitive grants totaling over $130,000.

  • Invited Presenter, American Accounting Association Annual and Regional Meetings (2016, 2020) — recognized for research on financial reporting, taxation, and corporate ethics.

  • Featured Author, Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, Journal of Accounting and Taxation, and Journal of Applied Business and Economics — with several peer-reviewed publications on accounting fraud, restructuring, and taxation.