This study examines the earnings management behaviour of 455 distressed US firms that filed for bankruptcy during the period 1986-2001. We examine (a) possible earnings management during the years prior to bankruptc-filing, (b) whether qualified audit opinions cause conservative earnings...

Prior research calls into question the general informational role of analysts by documenting inefficiencies, biases, and limitations of sell-side analyst research (e.g., forecasts). Rather than examine the general informational value of analyst research, I examine the value of analyst research...

This paper studies the first day return of 227 carve-outs during 1996-2013. I find that the first day return of newly issued subsidiary stocks is explained by the reporting distortions in the pre IPO period, conditioned on whether the executives and directors of the subsidiary received stock...

We examine the relation between managerial ability and management forecast accuracy. We find that forecast accuracy is positively associated with managerial ability in the case of sales forecasts. Specifically, more able managers are associated with lower magnitude's forecast errors in the case...

We examine the prevalence, determinants, and consequences of cheap stock. “Cheap stock” refers to equity-based compensation valued at less than fair value. Cheap stock grants have drawn regulators’ attention, with the SEC frequently commenting on issues related to cheap stock when...

This study examines CEOs and CFOs who have prior work experience as equity research analysts. Consistent with backgrounds in forecasting and M&A evaluation, we find these executives provide earnings outlooks that are more accurate than those of other executives, and their M&A transactions...

This paper empirically investigates whether executive compensation has any impact on the IPO pricing. Corporate governance issues including the CEO's compensation are critical to the firm at the time of the IPO as many firms establish a formal separation of ownership and control for the first...

Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is highly sought after by business schools both in the United States and internationally. Business schools devote considerable resources to earn and maintain the accreditation. Despite this effort and expense,...

The ability to teach is an attribute of a great leader. During the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders faced new challenges in developing teaching skills that include using video communication technology to engage teams scattered in remote locations. This article contains teaching suggestions for leaders...