Dr. Shawn Shi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shawn Shi is an Assistant Professor at the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Stanford University, which he completed in 2023, and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, earned in 2015. His research interests are deeply rooted in carbon accounting and financial accounting. He is particularly focused on the credibility assurance of ESG reporting and the incentives provided through corporate governance. Throughout his career, he has worked at NERA Economic Consulting as an Analyst from 2015 to 2017. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he has received several honors, including the Reviewer Award at the Hawai'i Accounting Research Conference in 2023 and the Excellence Reviewing Award at the FARS Midyear Meeting in 2023. Shawn's current working papers include investigations into topics such as the manipulation of carbon emissions reporting and human capital management within corporate structures. His academic endeavors aim to provide insights and advancements in accounting practices related to environmental, social, and governance factors.

Research Interests

Experience

Analyst

— Present

NERA Economic Consulting • Seattle, WA

Conducted economic analyses for various consulting projects.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.