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This doctoral-level course provides an introduction to empirical accounting research on the effects of accounting information in capital markets. Topics include the returns/earnings relation, value relevance, market efficiency, anomalies and mispricing, disclosure processing frictions, and the roles of intermediaries. Readings include classic and contemporary studies, primarily focusing on empirical analysis of archival data.

The main goal of the PhD Accounting Research Lab is to help Ph.D. students transition from coursework to research and to make progress on developing their dissertations. Students actively work on a research project throughout the year, regularly present their updates, receive feedback from faculty and students, and provide feedback to each other. Secondary goals are to help PhD students learn to present and critique research.

This course is offered for students requiring specialized training in an area not covered by existing courses. To register, a student must obtain permission from the faculty member who is willing to supervise the reading.