Dr. Wendy Heltzer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wendy Heltzer’s research interests include earnings quality and book-tax differences. Heltzer has published papers on topics in the Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance and Advances in Accounting. With significant experience in the corporate world, Heltzer worked as a Senior Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young, LLP. She brings her corporate experiences into the classroom, helping to prepare students for their post-graduation careers. Heltzer earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School in 1996 and an MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2006. Additionally, she currently serves on the board of the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation.

Research Interests

Earnings Quality Book-Tax Differences

Courses

Financial Accounting

Requirements for University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GMAT
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee ($80)
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose (2-4 pages)
  • Optional writing sample (up to 30 pages)
  • Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE)
Specialization Notes

The doctoral program at Booth is organized into 'dissertation areas' which include Accounting, Behavioral Science, Econometrics and Statistics, Finance, Marketing, and Operations Management.