Dr. Jim Jiambalvo

Professor

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Biography

Jim Jiambalvo is a Professor Emeritus at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington, where he has served since 1977. He holds a PhD from Ohio State University, and both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. His expertise is in managerial accounting, and he has held numerous academic positions including Dean Emeritus of the Foster School from 2005 to 2019 and has been actively involved in editorial boards for prestigious accounting journals. His notable contributions to the field have been recognized with several awards, including the Auditing Literature Award from the American Accounting Association in 2006 and the Lex N. Gamble Award for Excellence in E-Commerce in 2002. Jiambalvo's current research focuses on the relationship between dispersion in analysts’ forecasts and stock returns. He has also contributed significantly to academic service, including founding the E-Business Review and serving on various editorial boards throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1977-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor Emeritus in the Foster School of Business, engaged in research, teaching, and academic service.

Dean

2005-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Foster School of Business • Seattle, WA

Served as Dean overseeing academic programs and faculty.

Awards

#2006

Auditing Literature Award

#2002

Lex N. Gamble Award

#1990

Burlington Northern Faculty Achievement Award

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.