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Helen Hurwitz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department of Accounting


Education

Ph.D. in Accounting, Columbia University
M.S. in Accounting, University of Texas at Arlington
MBA in Finance, University of Maryland

ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Interests

Capital Markets, Voluntary Disclosure, Accounting Regulations, Tax Compliance

Professional Experience

  • Sr. Financial Analyst, Freddie Mac
  • Financial Analyst, Fannie Mae
  • Marketing Analyst, Sun Microsystems

Publications and Media Placements

Investor sentiment and management earnings forecasts. Solo authored. Journal of Business Finance & Accounting 2017, Vol 45 (1-2).

The understatement of large negative earnings news in managers’ annual guidance. Solo authored. Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics 2017, Vol. 13: 119-133. Press releases at Forbes, Kiplinger’s, WebCPA, Accounting Today, and Investment News.

Managerial overconfidence and audit Fees, with Scott Duellman and Yan Sun. Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics 2015, Vol. 11 (2): 148-165.

Honors and Awards

  • Dr. NoKyoon Kwak Faculty ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Award – Best Paper, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2018 
  • Competitive Summer ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Grant, Saint ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ University, 2018

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • American Accounting Association