Dr. Judson Caskey

Professor

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Biography

Judson Caskey holds the Gerald Lyle Rising Star Professorship and is an Interim Department Head in Accounting at Purdue University. His research focuses on empirical modeling in financial accounting, particularly the role of accounting disclosures in the context of informed decision-making. Caskey analyzes both the content of accounting disclosures and how this information is processed. His empirical research aims to investigate the implications of accounting disclosures on investors, especially regarding how accounting information influences stock price multiples. Currently, his projects involve examining the structure of disclosures related to lending arrangements. Beyond his academic role, Caskey serves as an editor for the Accounting Review, the flagship journal of the American Accounting Association. He also teaches introductory accounting as part of the Integrated Business Engineering program.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.