She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a master's in professional accountancy degree from Clemson University. Raffield has taught classes in accounting for more than 20 years. She was founding director of the Master of Science in Accountancy Program in the Opus College of Business from its inception in July 2005 until June 2009. She has experience in both public and corporate accounting. Her research interests are in alternative work arrangements in public accounting firms and the impact of gender on career advancement in the accounting profession. She is a member of the AICPA.