Department of Accounting


Spring 2013

Workshops held in Paccar 292 from 3:30-5:00 unless otherwise noted

Date:                4/12/2013
Speaker:         Marinilka Barros Kimbro, Seattle University
Paper Title:    SHOULD SHAREHOLDERS HAVE A SAY ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION? 
                         EVIDENCE FROM SAY-ON-PAY IN THE UNITED STATES

Date:                4/19/2013
Speaker:         John McInnis, University of Texas, Austin
Paper Title:     Does Capital Market Pressure Lead Banks to Make Lower Quality Loans?

Date:                5/17/2013
Speaker:         Fabrizio Ferri, Columbia University
Paper Title:     Management influence on investors: Evidence from shareholder votes on the frequency of say on pay 

Date:                5/31/2013
Speaker:         Sarah Shonka / Serena Loftus, University of Washington
Paper Title:     The Demand for Information: How Does Institutional Ownership Affect Corporate Disclosure Practices?
                          The Impact of Power Language on Investor Perceptions of Management Competence and Credibility     
Time:                3:00-5:00pm   
                         
Date:                6/7/2013   
Speaker:         Paige Patrick, Colorado
Paper Title:     Renegotiations of target CEOs' personal benefits during mergers and acquisitions  

Date:                6/10/2013
Speaker:         Kristina Demek / Amanda Winn, University of Washington 
Paper Title:     Managing Investor Perceptions through Disclosure Detail
                          Mandatory Rotation: How End-of-Tenure Affects Audit Quality
Time:                3:00-5:00pm