Dr. Regan Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Professor Regan Schmidt is the Chartered Professional Accountants Chair in Accounting at the University of Saskatchewan, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. He earned his Ph.D. in Accounting from Queen’s University and has practiced public accounting in Western Canada. His research has been recognized by the American Accounting Association and the Canadian Public Accountability Board for its contribution to auditing knowledge and improving audit quality. Schmidt's work has received substantial funding from the federal government and various industry organizations. His research areas include audit quality enhancement, governance, and financial reporting, utilizing experimental methods. He has published in prominent journals such as Accounting Public Interest and Harvard Business Review, contributing to discussions on institutional factors affecting auditor behavior and quality in financial reporting. Besides his academic career, Schmidt actively serves as an Associate Editor for several journals and is involved with local organizations and committees. He has received the title of Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant for his contributions to the accounting profession and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Leading the Department of Accounting, overseeing academic programs and faculty.

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in accounting, focusing on audit quality and decision making.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.