His research has been published in the Journal of Business & Economics Research, Petroleum Accounting and Financial Management Journal, Journal of Applied Business Research, Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, Journal of Business Case Studies, and the Journal of College Teaching and Learning. He is the recipient of the 2010 Teaching Professor of the Year Award from Clayton State University’s College of Business. Lou's professional experience includes work as a consultant for Ernst & Young, one of the four largest accounting firms in the world. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from the University of Washington, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Arizona.