Dr. Daniel Thornton

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Thornton is a Professor Emeritus of Financial Accounting at the Stephen J. R. Smith School of Business, Queen's University. He was inducted into the Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame in 2023 for his significant contributions to the development of the Canadian accounting profession and beyond. Throughout his 46-year academic career, Thornton held prestigious positions, including the Chartered Accountants Ontario Professorship at Queen's and professorships at the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto. He has made extensive contributions to financial accounting research and has served as an editor for prominent journals such as the Accounting Review and Contemporary Accounting Research. His expertise has been recognized through various fellowships and awards, including the CAAA Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Thought Award and the Outstanding Educator Award from the Canadian Academic Accounting Association. Additionally, Thornton has provided expert testimony in numerous legal proceedings in Canada and the United States, demonstrating his prominence in the field of accounting standards and financial reporting. With a doctorate from the Schulich School of Business, his research interests cover a range of topics, including economics, finance, investment management, and accounting regulation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2020-01-01 — Present

Stephen J. R. Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Served as Professor Emeritus focusing on mentoring and research contributions.

Professor, Financial Accounting

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Stephen J. R. Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Taught courses in financial accounting and engaged in research.

Chartered Accountants Ontario Professorship

2005-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Queen’s University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Held a distinguished chair focusing on accounting research and education.

Professional Accounting Fellow

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

United States Securities Exchange Commission, Washington DC • Washington, DC, USA

Engaged in guidance on accounting standards and regulatory compliance.

Chartered Accountants of Alberta Professorship

1989-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Conducted research and taught courses in accounting.

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

1974-01-01 — 1989-01-01

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Held various academic positions in the Faculty of Management.

Lecturer, Finance

1973-01-01 — 1974-01-01

York University (Atkinson College) • Toronto, ON, Canada

Taught finance courses at the undergraduate level.

Awards

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Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame Inductee

2023-01-01
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Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Thought Award

1987-01-01
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Outstanding Educator Award

1989-01-01
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Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA)

2015-01-01

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.