Dr. Richard Lambert

Professor

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Biography

Richard Lambert is the Miller-Sherrerd Professor at the Wharton School, specializing in the field of Accounting. He teaches a wide range of courses related to financial reporting, cost management accounting, and compensation performance measurement. Lambert's research focuses on various issues in financial reporting, performance metrics, and the design of compensation plans, with particular emphasis on accounting-based and stock-based compensation forms, including stock option plans. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Accounting Research and the Review of Accounting Studies. Additionally, Lambert has authored a book titled 'Financial Literacy for Managers: Finance and Accounting Decision-Making', which aims to equip managers with the necessary financial skills to make informed business decisions. His teaching emphasizes making financial data accessible and understandable for non-financial managers, enabling them to evaluate firm performance and devise strategic improvements effectively.

Research Interests

Experience

Miller-Sherrerd Professor

— Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and researching in the field of accounting with a focus on financial reporting, cost analysis, and performance measures.

Courses

Finance Accounting Non-Financial Manager

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
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Specialization Notes

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