Joann Noe Cross, Ph.D., CPA, CMA, CGFM, CGMA Joann Noe Cross is a Professor of Accounting at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Her research interests are in accounting history and the uses of financial information. Joann is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations. She is also active in her community serving as Treasurer of the local United Way and on the Board of several small charities. In addition, Dr. Cross presents numerous accounting and auditing seminars around the country, speaks at various conferences throughout the year, and maintains an active consulting practice. In May 2014, she was presented with the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs Award of Excellence for a Distinguished Career. Joann received her B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Ph.D. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois-Urbana.