An Exploration of Offshoring with Denise Hanes Downey, PhD

Companies have long sought to reduce costs by sending work to remote sites overseas. What are the effects of offshoring on a complex and fast-paced industry, such as public accounting? In this episode of Inspiring Minds, we’ll hear about the kinds of audit tasks that are sent to overseas firms, how that strategy can empower local staff who are new to the profession and what pitfalls may complicate the offshoring strategy. Listen as Lexi Evans ’17 VSB talks with Denise Hanes Downey, PhD, assistant professor, Accountancy & Information Systems.