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2010 Mid-Atlantic Region Meeting

April 22-24, 2010

Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


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Program Information

Thursday, April 22, 2010
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Registration
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Doctoral Consortium - (for doctoral students and junior faculty - lunch included)
-7.0 CH
Doctoral Consortium Schedule

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM CPE Sessions - Practice Updates (lunch included)
-7.5 CH
CPE Sessions Schedule
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibits
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Reception (Dinner on your own)
Friday, April 23, 2010
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibits
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Concurrent Session

IFRS Update from KPMG
Accounting-Update-1.5 CH

Mike Gaiso - Director, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG Holger Erchinger, Audit Partner, KPMG Speakers' Biographies

Academic Research in Tax
Taxes-Overview-1.5 CH
Moderator:
Brian Greenstein, University of Delaware

Panelist:
Terry Shevlin, University of Washington, Co-Editor Accounting Horizons

Managerial Accounting: Performance Evaluation - Behavioral Analysis
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Penelope Sue Greenberg, Widener University

The Impact of the Choice of Performance Evaluation System on the Magnitude of the Outcome Effect
Lasse Mertins, Towson University

Gender Effects on Questionable Business Decision Judgments A Cross Cultural Look
Linda J Flaming, Monmouth University
Nancy Uddin, Monmouth University
Gilda M Agacer, Monmouth University

The Impact of Social Influence and Trust on Information Sharing: Evidence from a Decision Making Taskin Virtual Teams
Ralph H. Greenberg, Temple University
Penelope Sue Greenberg, Widener University

Behavioral Implication of Management Accounting Systems in groups with Active Faultline - A Test of Moderated Mediation
Nelson U Alino, Quinnipiac University

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Impact of FASB Standards
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Jin Park, Towson University

Reliability of Fair Value Disclosures and Banks' Valuation of Mortgage Backed Securities
Yu Cong, Morgan State University
Kang Cheng, Morgan State University
Wen-hsin Hsu, National Taiwan University
Discussant:
Jared Soileau, University of Memphis

Servicing Assets and Gain-On-Securitization under SFAS 156
Salma S Ibrahim, Morgan State University
Kang Cheng, Morgan State University
Varda Yaari, Morgan State University
Discussant:
Jin Park, Towson University

The Impact of SFAS 158 on the Risk Nature of Unfunded Pension Obligations
Fang Sun, Temple University
Discussant:
Vard Yaari, Morgan State University

The Effect of Accounting Disclosures on the Mortgage-Backed Securities Market: SFAS 140 and Launch
Spreads

Arthur L Wharton, Towson University
Discussant:
Salma Ibrahim, Morgan State University

Effective Learning Strategies Forum
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Helping Students Understand Accounting Process through a Simple Three-Month Case Study
Karel Updyke, Butler University

Tips for Teaching a Writing Class
Laura Lee Mannino, St. John's University

In the Spirit of Sarbanes-Oxley
Philip F Jacoby, The American University

Research Interactive Session
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Richard Gifford, SUNY-Geneseo

Optimal Control Theory and the Detection of Earnings Management.
Buagu Musazi, Morgan State University

Principles vs. Rules-Based Accounting Standards: Conceptual Differences Delaying IFRS Convergence
Regan W Garey, Immaculata University

Does Recognition Versus Disclosure Affect Contracting Costs? Evidence from Pension Accounting
Kun Yu, Umass Boston

Suggesting Approaches for Metropolitan and Regionally-Focused Accounting Units to Thrive in the 21stCentury
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
Mark Higgins, University of Rhode Island

Recent Developments in Fair Value Accounting
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
Avinash Arya, William Patterson University

An Analysis of the Impact of Conversion from National Accounting Standards to International
FinancialReporting Standards: The Case of Israel

Lewis Shaw, Suffolk University
Ariel Markelevich, Suffolk University

Cross-listed Directors of Public Companies and Choice of Auditors
Ramesh Narasimhan, Montclair State University
Shifei Chung, Rowan University

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Session

Shared Experiences:Building Partnerships between Academics and Practitioners to Address IFRS Issues
Accounting-Update-1.5 CH
Moderator: Donald Wygal, Rider University

Panelists:
Joseph Ragan, St. Joseph's University
Jeanne Welsh, La Salle University
Steven Haffner, Partner - PWC
Michael Gaiso, Director - KPMG

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Teaching Methodologies
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Mary Anne Gaffney, Temple University

Full-time Accounting Internships and Concurrent Academic Performance of Full-time Students
Abdus Shahid, The College of New Jersey
Hossein Nouri, The College of New Jersey

Teaching The Dark Arts to White Knights: Using Peer Review and Financial Modeling Techniques to
FosterSkills in Earnings Management

Harry Howe, SUNY-Geneseo

Using an Online Homework System in a Managerial Accounting Course: Does it Help Students to Learn?
John L Haverty, Saint Joseph's University

Developing a Writing Intensive Accounting Capstone Course with a Research Emphasis
Sunita Ahlawat, The College of New Jersey
Gerald J Miller, The College of New Jersey
Abdus Shahid, The College of New Jersey

Tax I
Taxes-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Brian Greenstein, University of Delaware Tax

The American Opportunity Tax Credit: Did the Government get it Right This Time?
Donald J Furman, SUNY-New Paltz
Discussant:
Mark Aquilio, St John's University

The Application of the I.R.C. Section 469 Material Participation Standards to Members of Limited
Liability Companies

Donald T Williamson, The American University
A. Blair Staley, Bloomsburg University
Discussant: Roland Lipka, Temple University

Is the Federal Income Tax Code Unconstitutionally Vague
David Ewart Vance, Rutgers University School of Business Camden
Discussant:
Brian Greenstein, University of Delaware

Managerial Accounting: Analytical Models with Empirical Testing
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Dmitri Byzalov, Temple University

Demand Uncertainty and Cost Rigidity
Dmitri Byzalov, Temple University
Rajiv D. Banker, Temple University
Jose M. Plehn-Dujowich, Temple University

Benchmarking Large U.S. Retailers Using a Data Envelopment Analysis Model
C. Andrew Lafond, The College of New Jersey
Rashmi Malhotra, Saint Joseph's University
Davinder K. Malhotra, Philadelphia University

The Effect of Accurate Cost Estimation in the Bidding Process
Yu Tian, University of South Carolina
Tim Fry, University of South Carolina
Robert A Leitch, University of South Carolina
Patrick Philipoom, University of South Carolina

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Relevance of Accounting Information
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Salma S Ibrahim, Morgan State University

Reversion of RNOA and Its Components
Robert F Halsey, Babson College
Discussant:
Fang Sun, Temple University

How Important are Earnings Announcements as an Information Source?
Sudipta Basu, Temple University
Truong Xuan Duong, National University of Singapore
Stanimir Markov, University of Texas-Dallas
Eng-Joo Tan, Singapore Management University
Discussant:
Salma S Ibrahim, Morgan State University

Accounting and Financial Measures of Organizational Performance: Relationship and Measurement A
Structural Equation Modeling Approach

David J. Emerson, Virginia Commonwealth University
Discussant:
Kofi Appiah Okyere, Syracuse University

Effective Learning Strategies Forum
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Internal Control Case Study Based on Actual Case.
Lansing Williams, Washington Collage

SOX 302 Disclosures and Cyber-Crime Risk: Material Weakness?
John W Moore, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

Using OutKast on Tour, An Instructional Mini-case for Learning Accrual Accounting Concepts.
Daniel J. Jones, Assumption College

"Liberty Company Bond" Problem: Understanding Bond Discounts and Accounting for Zero-Coupon Bonds"
Daniel J. Jones, Assumption College

Raleigh Building Products: A Teaching Case that Highlights the Differences between IFRS and GAAP
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
Natalie T Churyk, Northern Illinois University
Guy M. Gross, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP

Use Personal Experiences to Teach COSO Concepts and Practice Documentation Techniques
Raymond J Elson, Valdosta State University
Susanne O'Callaghan, Pace University
John P Walker, CUNY/Queens College

THE PUZZLE GAME for Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Raymond J Elson, Valdosta State University
Susanne O'Callaghan, Pace University
John P Walker, CUNY-Queens Col
S Andrew Ostapski, Valdosta State University

The Changing Public Reports by Management and the Auditors of Publicly Held Corporations: A Comparative Study of A Manufacturing Industry and A Service Industry
Charles J Pineno, Shenandoah University

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch
Kevin Stocks, AAA President-Elect, Brigham Young University
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Concurrent Session

International Accounting: Selected IFRS Issues
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
John L. Haverty, Saint Joseph's University

The Amendment of IAS 39: Determinants of Reclassification Behavior and Capital Market Consequences
Annelies Renders, KULeuven
Mari A Paananen, University of Hertfordshire
Kim M Shima, Cal State University-East Bay
Discussant:
Mostafa Elshamy, Kuwait University

The Value Relevance of Unrealized Gains and Losses Recognized under IAS 39: Evidence from Kuwait
Mostafa A Elshamy, Kuwait University
Sadik Al Bassam, Kuwait University
Mashary Al harashany, Kuwait University
Discussant:
Mari Paananen, University of Hertfordshire

Earnings Timeliness in Thailand
Prawat Benyasrisawat, Durham University
Discussant: Sudipta Basu, Temple University

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Assessment of Student Learning
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Harry Howe, SUNY-Geneseo

A Statement of Cash Flows Project for Assessment
Barbara Scofield, University of Texas-Permian Basin
R W Counts, University of Texas-Permian Basin

It Takes One to Convince One: A Case Study of Johnson & Johnson's History of Sustainability
Reporting

Kristin Wentzel, La Salle University
Susan C Borkowski, LaSalle University
Mary J Welsh, LaSalle University

The Effect of the Teaching Approaches in Introductory Financial Accounting on Student Performance
ina Subsequent Finance Course

Bea Chiang, The College of New Jersey
Hossein Nouri, The College of New Jersey
Subarna Samanta, The College of New Jersey

Disparate Methods of Combining Test and Assignment Scores into Course Grades
Daniel Tinkelman, Hofstra University
Elizabeth Venuti, Hofstra University
Linda Schain, Hofstra University

Audit: Audit Quality
Auditing-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Jennifer Gaver, University of Georgia

An Analysis of the Effectiveness of PCAOB Inspections on the Audit Quality of Triennial Firms
Alan Blankley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
David Kerr, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Casper E Wiggins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Discussant:
Divya Anantharaman, Rutgers University

Influence of Audit Committee and Internal Audit Function Effectiveness on Enterprise Risk
Management Adoption

Jared Scott Soileau, The University of Memphis
Carolyn M Callahan, University of Memphis
Discussant:
Fang-Chun Liu, Temple University

The Influence of Auditor Legal Liability on Conservative Financial Reporting in the
Property-CasualtyInsurance Industry

Jennifer J Gaver, University of Georgia
Jeffrey S Paterson, Florida State University
Carl Pacini, Florida Gulf Coast University
Discussant:
Robert Lee, Drexel University

Managerial Accounting
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Ralph Greenberg, Temple University

Investment Decision, Limited Liability, and Consumption Preference
Liang Fu, Oakland University

A Note on Bundling Budgets to Achieve Management Control
Steven Schwartz, Binghamton University
Anthony D Nikias, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Richard Young, The Ohio State University

A Contingency Theory Perspective on Management Control System Design among U.S. Antebellum Slave
Plantations

Louis J Stewart, Howard University

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Conservatism
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Joann Pinto, Montclair State University

Accounting Conservatism and Implied Cost of Capital: Conditional vs. Unconditional Conservatism
Cheong K Park, University of Kentucky
Discussant:
Joann Pinto, Montclair State University

Shareholder Litigation and the Information Role of Conservatism
Zhefeng F Liu, University of Saskatchewan
Discussant:
Hanmei Chen, Rowan University

Aggregation, Conservatism, and Accounting Quality: An Analysis of Accounting Reports as a Summary
Statisticof Management Representations and Audit Evidence

Young K Kwon, Singapore Management University
Discussant:
Yinghong Zhang, Temple University

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Break
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Concurrent Session

International Accounting: Influences on Analysts' Forecasts and Equity Markets Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator:
Elizabeth Gordon, Temple University

Foreign Private Issuers Exempted from Filing with the SEC, Disclosure Practices and Equity Markets
Giorgio Gotti, University of Massachusetts Boston
Stacy A Mastrolia, Bucknell University
Discussant:
Jing Lin, Saint Joseph's University

XBRL and Corporate Filings in China
Yan Peng, Fordham University
John J Shon, Fordham University
Christine Tan, Fordham University
Discussant:
John Haverty, Saint Joseph's University

The Effect of Geographic Dispersion and Global Integration on the Accuracy and Bias of Financial
Analysts' Earnings Forecasts

Jing Lin, Saint Joseph's University
Alfredo Mauri, Saint Joseph's University
João Neiva De Figueiredo, Saint Joseph's University
Discussant:
Shifei Chung, Rowan University

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Student Characteristics / Program Administration
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Fred Poellnitz, Peirce College

Pitfalls of Using Citation Indices for Making Academic Accounting Promotion, Tenure, Teaching Load
and Merit Pay Decisions

Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
James R. Hasselback, University of West Florida
Mark E. Riley, Northern Illinois University
David H. Sinason, Northern Illinois University

An Analysis of the Impact of AACSB Accounting Accreditation on the Quality of Accounting Education as Measured by CPA Exam Scores
Gerald J Miller, The College of New Jersey
Hossein Nouri, The College of New Jersey

Class Selection Preferences of Millennial Business School Students: A Study of Student Characteristics
Salma S Ibrahim, Morgan State University
Mary Foster, Morgan State University
Allen Schick, Morgan State University
Bilal Makkawi, Morgan State University

Audit: Auditor Judgment
Auditing-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Mary Oliverio, Pace University

Professional Judgment by Independent Auditors: Reconsideration Recommended
Mary E Oliverio, Pace University

Study Incorporating the FIRO-B Demographic Characteristics and Social Skills Preferences Among
Auditors:An Exploratory Study

Jeffrey P. Lessard, Rochester Institute of Technology
Philip H. Siegel, Augusta State University
Khondkar Karim, Rochester Institute of Technology
John O 'Shaugnessy, San Francisco State University

Adding Assurance to the Term "Organic"
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
Katherine Barker, University of South Florida
Melissa Rodriguez, Power Design
Stephanie Tarr, Litigative Support - Cherry, Bakaert and Holland

The Future of Audit: A Modified Delphi Approach
Danielle R Lombardi, Rutgers University
Miklos A Vasarhelyi, Rutgers University

Corporate Governance: Miscellaneous
Business Management and Organization-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Scott Fleming, West Virginia University

The Effect of Litigation Risk on Conservatism: A Comparative Study of PSLRA and SOX
Jack W Dorminey, West Virginia University
Meghann A Cefaratti, Northern Illinois University
Hui Lin, DePaul University
Tracy N Reed, Appalachian State University
Discussant:
Chunwei Xian, Temple University

The Incentives to Manage Public Float
Feng Gao, University of Rochester
Discussant:
EunYoung Whang, Temple University

Entrenched Management and the Adaptation Option: An Analysis of Firm's with a Exit-to-Market Ratio
GreaterThan 1

Mitchell J Oler, Virginia Poly Inst & State University
Discussant:
Scott Fleming, West Virginia University

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Analyst Forecasts
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Loretta N Baryeh, Towson University

An Investigation of the Effects of Management Disclosure Precision on Analysts' Forecasts
Yu-Ho Chi, Morgan State University
David A Ziebart, University of Kentucky
Discussant: Henri Akono, University of Texas-San Antonio

What Determines the Superior Accuracy of Management Earnings Forecasts Compared to Analysts' EarningsForecasts?
Myojung Cho, Fordham University
Discussant: Loretta N Baryeh, Towson University

Analyst Experience and Rounding of EPS Forecast
Henri Akono, University of Texas-San Antonio
Emeka T Nwaeze, University of Texas-San Antonio
Khondkar Karim, Rochester Institute of Technology
Discussant:
HakJoon Song, Temple University

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM TLC Ice Cream Social
Saturday, April 24, 2010
7:00 AM - 11:30 AM Registration
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Concurrent Session

IFRS in the Classroom
Accounting-Update-1.5 CH
Moderator:
John L. Haverty, St. Joseph's University
Panelists:
Wayne Bremser, Villanova University
Elizabeth Gordon, Temple University
Obeua Persons, Rider University
George Romeo, Rowan University

Licensure Update for the Mid-Atlantic + Region: DE, MD, NY, NJ, PA, OH, WV & Washington, D.C., and Considerations of Model Curriculums
Accounting-Overview-1.5 CH

Panelists:
Priscilla Wightman, Hartwick College
Robert Clovey, CUNY- York College
Patricia Johnson, Canisius College
Cynthia Krom, Marist College

Tax II
Taxes-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Stanley Veliotis, Fordham University Tax

Mutual Fund Tax Efficiency and Investment Selection
C. Andrew Lafond, The College of New Jersey
Davinder K. Malhotra, Philadelphia University
Discussant:
Paige Gee, Temple University

Is There a December Effect? Strategic Prepayments of Deductible State Income Tax
Stanley Veliotis, Fordham University
John Shon, Fordham University
Discussant: Dave Ryan, Temple University

The First Circuit Court of Appeals Grants the IRS Textron, Inc.'s Tax Accrual Workpapers Ruling
TheyAre Not Protected by the Work Product Privilege

Mark Aquilio, St John's University - Jamaica NY
Discussant:
Stanley Veliotis, Fordham University

Corporate Governance: Monitoring
Business Management and Organization-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Neil Wintner, University of North Texas

Insider Trading by Directors and Senior Officers Before Seasoned Equity Offerings
Loretta N Baryeh, Towson University
Varda Yaari, Morgan State University
Peter Dadalt, Rhode Island University
Discussant:
Joan DiSalvio, Rutgers University

The Influence of Monitoring Mechanisms and Firm Specific Factors on Accounting Policy Implementation: The Case of Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations
James M Fornaro, SUNY-Old Westbury
Discussant:
Vard Yaari, Morgan State University

Managerial Opportunism, Insider Trading and Earnings Management Before Seasoned Equity Offerings: Theoryand Evidence
Varda Yaari, Morgan State University
Loretta N Baryeh, Towson University
Peter Dadalt, Rhode Island University
Discussant: Neil Wintner, University of North Texas

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Management Forecasts
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator: Nashwa George, Berkeley College

Entrepreneurial Bias in Management Earnings Forecasts
Yu-Ho Chi, Morgan State University
David A Ziebart, University of Kentucky
Discussant:
Nashwa George, Berkeley College

Does Other Information Improve the Usefulness of Management Earnings Forecasts for Analysts?
Marie Blouin, Penn State - Harrisburg
Discussant:
Fang-Chun Liu, Temple University

Do Management Forecasts Help Detect Earnings Management?
Hanmei Chen, Rowan University
Discussant:
Abdus Shahid, The College of New Jersey

Is Bad News Really More Credible than Good News? Evidence from Management Forecasts
Helen Hurwitz, Columbia University
Discussant: Harry Howe, SUNY-Geneseo

Teaching via YouTube
Accounting-Overview-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Christian Wurst, Jr., Temple University

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Concurrent Session

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Integrating IFRS into the curriculum
Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator:
Hubert Glover, REDE Inc.

IFRS and the Community College Curricula: A 2009 Survey of Community College Educators
Roberta J Cable, Pace University

Internationalizing the Accounting Curriculum
Theresa F Henry, Seton Hall University
Wagdy Abdallah, Seton Hall University

Does Education Influence Ethical Decisions? An International Study
Richard A Bernardi, Roger Williams University
Caryn Lecca, Roger Williams University
Jennifer Murphy, Roger Williams University
Elizabeth Sturgis, Roger Williams University

Government
Accounting (Governmental)-Overview-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Erica Harris, Temple University

Efficiency-Based Funding for Public Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Christie L. Comunale, Long Island University-C.W. Post
Thomas R Sexton, Stony Brook University
Discussant:
Erica Harris, Temple University

Financial Management at the Federal Level: Status and Need for Transformation
Bernard H Newman, Pace University
Discussant:
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University

Does the Government Sector Need Legislation Similar to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?
Alan Reinstein, Wayne State University
Mohammad J Abdolmohammadi, Bentley University
Cathleen L. Miller, Wayne State University
Discussant:
Erica Harris, Temple University

Audit: Audit Quality and Pricing Auditing-Advanced-1.5 CHModerator: Keval Amin, Temple University

The Relationship between Audit Quality and Classification Shifting
Yinghong Zhang, Temple University
Discussant: Yinqi Zhang, American University

The Effects of Accounting Estimates on the Demand for Audit Quality and Audit Pricing
Jong Eun Lee, Virginia Commonwealth University
Cheol Lee, Wayne State University
Discussant:
Keval Amin, Temple University

The Effect of Auditing Standard No. 5 on Audit Fees
Jagan Krishnan, Temple University
Jayanthi Krishnan, Temple
HakJoon Song, Temple University
Discussant: Jong-Eun Lee, Virginia Commonwealth

Corporate Governance: Incentives
Business Management and Organization-Advanced-1.5 CH

Moderator:
Steven Balsam, Temple University

Motivations of a Firm's Use of an Interim CEO to Facilitate CEO Turnover
Joan DiSalvio, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Discussant:
Yun-Sheng Chen, Temple University

Target CEOs' Job Prospects and Incentives in Leveraged Buyouts and the Implications for Target
Shareholders

Charlene Henderson, University of Arkansas
Andrew Gross, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Adi Masli, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
Juan M Sanchez, University of Arkansas
Discussant:
Steven Balsam, Temple University

Impact of Cross-Border Peer Groups on Executive Compensation and Disclosure in Canada
Steven Balsam, Temple University
Hong Fan, York University
Amin Mawani, York University
Discussant:
Samir Trabelsi, Brock University

The Economic Consequences of Disclosure Regulation: Evidence from Online Disclosure of Corporate
GovernancePractices in U.S. and Canadian markets

Samir Trabelsi, Brock University
Discussant: Steven Balsam, Temple University

Financial Accounting and Reporting: Miscellaneous Topics Accounting-Advanced-1.5 CH
Moderator:
Janet F Phillips, Southern Connecticut State University

Competing Accounting Treatments for Emission Rights: A Capital Market Perspective
Jochen Zimmermann, Universityersitat Bremen
Jorg R Werner, University of Bremen
Stefan Veith, University of Bremen
Discussant:
Janet F Phillips, Southern Connecticut State University

Firms' Information Environment and Earnings Management
Pyungkyung Kang, Rutgers University
Dan Palmon, Rutgers University
Ephraim F Sudit, Rutgers University-Newark
Discussant:
Shaopeng Li, Temple University

Institutional Investor Preferences for Analyst Forecast Accuracy: Does Investment Strategy Matter?
Natalia M Mintchik, University of Missouri-St Louis
Pamela S Stuerke, University of Missouri-St Louis
Ashley Wang, University of California at Irvine
Gaiyan Zhang, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Discussant:
Hsiao-Tang Hsu, Temple University

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Steering Committee Meeting

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