Dr. Robert Verrecchia

Professor

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Biography

Robert E. Verrecchia has been a Professor in the Accounting faculty of the Wharton School since 1983. He served as the Chairperson of the Accounting Department from 1985 to 1997. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University, followed by a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina, and culminated in a PhD from Stanford University. Professor Verrecchia's teaching and research interests primarily focus on the role of financial reporting and disclosure in capital markets. He has held prior faculty appointments at the University of Illinois Chicago and has contributed extensively to the fields of discretionary disclosure and information economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1983-01-01 — Present

Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Served as a faculty member in the Accounting department.

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
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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