Helen Hurwitz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Accounting
Education
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