Dr. David Burgstahler

Professor

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Biography

David Burgstahler is a Professor at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, where he has held positions since 1981. His academic expertise centers on managerial accounting, and he has made significant contributions to the field through various research and publications. Over the years, he has received several prestigious awards including the AAA-AICPA Notable Contribution to Accounting Literature Award and the Dean's Research Award. Burgstahler has also served in various academic leadership roles, such as Acting Dean of the Business School and Vice-President of Publications for the American Accounting Association. He has contributed to editorial boards for multiple academic journals including Accounting Horizons and The Accounting Review. His current research interests involve topics like valuation firms and the determinants of accounting information on stock prices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of accounting.

Awards

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Andrew V. Smith Faculty Development Award

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AAA-AICPA Notable Contribution Accounting Literature Award

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Beta Alpha Psi Professor Year

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Dean's Research Award

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Burlington Northern Foundation Achievement Award Scholarship

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Peat Marwick Research Opportunities Auditing Grant

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.