Her primary research interests involve the study of human behavior and decision-making, with a focus on topics such as investors' use of financial statements, auditor liability, and professional ethics. Since graduating with a PhD from the University of Central Florida in 2010, Jillian's award winning research has been presented at over 20 conferences and workshops, and is published in the Journal of Information Systems (JIS), Accounting Auditing & Accountability Journal (AAAJ), International Journal of Accounting Information Systems (IJAIS), Journal of Accountancy (JA), and Current Issues in Auditing (CIIA).