Dr. Blake Steenhoven

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Blake Steenhoven is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. He earned his PhD in Management from Cornell University, alongside a Master of Science in Management from the same institution and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage. His research primarily focuses on judgment and decision-making, particularly in the context of financial disclosures based on both verbal and nonverbal behavior. His goal is to aid managers in communicating their financial information effectively. His work has been published in several leading academic journals, underscoring his contributions to the fields of accounting and management. Before pursuing his academic career, he gained relevant industry experience as an auditor at KPMG in Seattle, Washington, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. He has been recognized for his role in academia, receiving numerous awards for his research and contributions to various professional organizations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Teaches courses in Accounting and conducts research in financial disclosures and decision making.

Audit Associate

2014-10-01 — 2016-07-01

KPMG • Seattle, WA, USA

Conducted audits and provided financial consulting services.

Awards

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Outstanding Reviewer

2025-01-01
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New Researcher Achievement Award

2025-01-01
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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

2022-01-01
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Outstanding Manuscript Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.