Dr. Wayne Guay

Professor

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Biography

Professor Wayne Guay's research focuses on the design of executive compensation contracts, stock-based incentives, corporate governance, and financial reporting quality. His work examines the corporate information environment and firm valuation, and he has published articles in leading academic journals, such as the Journal of Accounting & Economics and the American Economic Review. Guay serves as an editor for the Journal of Accounting & Economics and has consulted for a wide range of companies, providing expert testimony in high-profile litigation matters. His consulting focuses on executive compensation incentives, corporate governance, and financial statement analysis. In addition to his research, Guay teaches financial accounting in the MBA program.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in the field of accounting.

Awards

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Wharton MBA Core Curriculum Teaching Award

2015-01-01
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Accounting Review Article of the Year – selected by Financial Executive Research Foundation

2002-01-01
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Wharton Undergraduate Excellence Teaching Award

2002-01-01

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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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

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