Dr. Thomas Lys

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Lys is a Professor Emeritus at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, where he specializes in Accounting Information and Management. His research is prominently published in leading academic journals such as the Journal of Accounting Economics, Journal of Financial Economics, and Journal of Accounting Research. Professor Lys's research focuses on the impact of alternative financial reporting standards on stock prices, changes in capital structure, money supply effects, and corporate disclosures. He has served as an editor for the Journal of Accounting Economics and is an editorial board member of the Accounting Review. His teaching encompasses real estate finance, financial reporting, security analysis, and mergers and acquisitions, often collaborating with the School of Law. Lys has received multiple awards for teaching excellence and has been instrumental in consulting for major corporations including General Electric and IBM. He has a robust academic background, holding both Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Rochester, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Bern, Switzerland. Additionally, he's fluent in German, French, and Polish.

Research Interests

Financial Reporting Corporate Disclosures Stock Price Consequences Capital Structure Changes Money Supply

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2006-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Specializes in Accounting Information and Management.

Professor of Law (courtesy appointment)

2000-01-01 — Present

Northwestern School of Law • Evanston, IL

Gary Rosenberg Distinguished Professor

1999-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Focused on Real Estate Management.

Director

1997-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Visiting Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Taught Accounting.

Associate Professor

1989-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught Accounting Information Systems.

Visiting Assistant Professor

1986-01-01 — 1987-01-01

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Taught Accounting.

Assistant Professor

1981-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Taught Accounting Information Systems.

Awards

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Outstanding Professor Year Award

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Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.