Dr. Thomas Lys

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Lys is a Professor Emeritus of Accounting Information and Management at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. His academic work is centered on corporate governance, financial accounting, and behavioral finance. He has significant expertise in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and security analysis. Over his career, he has extensively researched the relationship between stock price consequences and financial reporting standards and has investigated changes in capital structure, money supply dynamics, and corporate disclosures. His studies also delve into the implications of auditors on corporate social responsibility and labor participation in corporate decisions. Lys has published several influential papers and materials that contribute to the understanding of accounting practices and their intersection with business governance and financial performance evaluation.

Research Interests

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
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Specialization Notes

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