Dr. Jeong Bon Kim

Professor

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Biography

Professor Jeong-Bon Kim is a distinguished professor at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, where he is recognized as one of the world's top 2% highly cited scientists by Stanford University. His extensive academic career has included notable positions such as Chair Professor of Accountancy and Dean at the City University of Hong Kong, and a full professor at the University of Waterloo. Professor Kim has published over 160 scholarly papers in leading journals, including the Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Economics, and others, significantly contributing to the fields of financial reporting and corporate governance. He has served as an area editor and is involved in editorial roles for several prestigious journals. His research interests encompass financial reporting quality, firm valuation, stock price crash risk, and the economic consequences of corporate tax strategies. He has also been actively involved in mentoring Ph.D. and post-doctoral students, facilitating their placement at prominent universities worldwide. Professor Kim's work is recognized for its impact on understanding the dynamics of financial reporting and its real-world implications, making him a leading figure in his field.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Distinguished professor focusing on accounting and financial reporting.

Chair Professor of Accountancy

— Present

City University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong

Served as Dean of the College of Business and Head of the Department of Accountancy.

Full Professor

— Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

Held the Wadsworth Chair in Accounting and Finance.

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Department of Philosophy