Dr. Andrew Bauer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Bauer is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance, currently holding a Canada Research Chair in Taxation, Governance, and Risk. His primary research focus is on corporate tax, particularly examining the influence of agency issues on tax planning, and the impact of governance mechanisms and uncertainty on tax risk assessment. His research interests broaden to include internal control, general risk management, and data analytics in accounting. Andrew has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in highly regarded academic journals, showcasing insights into various aspects of tax avoidance, internal controls, and the implications of tax planning. His academic contributions have also led to significant recognition, including being nominated for the Illinois CPA Society Outstanding Educator Award and receiving accolades as a Distinguished Alumnus from the University of Waterloo. He actively engages in editorial roles and has served on various boards, contributing to the advancement of tax research and education in accounting.

Research Interests

Courses

Accounting Financial Management (AFM) 321 - Personal Financial Planning Accounting Financial Management (AFM) 362 - Taxation 1 ACC 701 - Financial Accounting (doctoral) Research Seminar (co-taught)

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.