Research from the Von Allmen School of Accountancy faculty, (Brian Bratten, Monika Causholli, Tyler Kleppe and Hong Xie), were cited in two proposed rule changes by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The PCAOB is the top auditing regulator in the U.S. and is responsible for regulating audits of public companies in the U.S.
In a significant recognition of academic achievement and impact, the Gatton College of Business and Economics proudly reveals the recipients of its Teaching and Research Excellence Awards. These distinctions underscore the Gatton College's commitment to fostering a learning culture and advancing knowledge in the business and economics. The Teaching Excellence Awards commend individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in educating and inspiring students. The 2024 recipients include:
LEXINGTON, Ky., (April 16, 2024) —The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recognized five remarkable alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious lifetime award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional career and community success.
According to recent research from Gatton doctoral student Mark Cheng, climate risk disclosures are informative. Working with Gatton Professor Brian Bratten, Cheng studied how managers’ disclosures about climate risks in conference calls are incorporated by investors.
How will SEC regulations impact company performance? The Security Exchange Commission (SEC), which makes rules for businesses, has a new rule. It says companies must tell everyone how much carbon they produce.
We’ve all felt the sluggish feeling each Spring when 1.6 billion humans around the world “spring forward” and move their clocks one hour ahead as part of Daylight Savings Time (DST). But surely this sleepy feeling is only for simple day-to-day activities, not higher stakes decisions like investing for one’s retirement. Not according to Tyler Kleppe’s research examining how DST affects investors’ reactions to corporate earnings news.
Tyler Kleppe was recently added to the editorial board of The Accounting Review (TAR). TAR is one of the oldest and leading academic journals in accounting.
