Dr. Lynnette Purda

Professor

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Biography

Lynnette Purda conducts empirical research in corporate finance with a focus on governance. Her research is interdisciplinary, with journal publications spanning areas such as accounting, finance, international business, and law. She has published in prominent journals including Contemporary Accounting Research, Journal of International Business Studies, and Financial Management. Lynnette has a particular interest in research surrounding corporate fraud and has served as the editor for the book 'Corporate Fraud Exposed'. Throughout her academic career, she has presented her work to policymakers and practitioners at various institutions, including the Bank of Canada and the Accounting Standards Oversight Council Canada. Lynnette is actively engaged in teaching, with a history of excellence in mentoring graduate students. She has supervised research for over 15 students at the master's and doctoral levels and has been recognized for her teaching contributions with several nominations for teaching excellence awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Dean

2025-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston

Professor & RBC Fellow Finance

2019-01-01 — Present

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston

Associate Professor & RBC Fellow Finance

2009-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Smith School of Business, Queen’s University • Kingston

Awards

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RBC Fellow Finance

2021-01-01
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Research Supervision Award

2022-01-01

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.