Dr. Mirko Heinle

Professor

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Biography

Mirko S. Heinle is a Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on theoretical aspects of financial and managerial accounting. Heinle's teaching emphasizes the impact of climate change on equity prices and how these effects influence firm decisions. He is known for his work on developing frameworks for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting that assist investors in making informed choices, particularly in respect to green investment opportunities. Heinle acknowledges that his ESG-reporting framework can sometimes indicate 'greenwashing'—the practice where firms mislead stakeholders regarding their environmental practices. His studies further explore the drivers of greenwashing versus genuine changes in corporate practices. Additionally, his research addresses issues pertaining to accounting disclosure and capital markets regulatory processes. Heinle joined the Wharton School in 2011 after earning his doctorate from the University of Mannheim, Germany.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.