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Jacqueline Tan

  • Doctoral Student, J.M. Tull School of Accounting

Biography

Jackie is a fifth year doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia. Her research interests include ESG, voluntary disclosures, assurance, and financial reporting quality.

Prior to joining the doctoral program at UGA, she worked in EY Atlanta’s Forensic & Integrity Services department. She has also worked in Singapore with KPMG’s Audit Financial Services division, focusing on the audits of multinational banks and brokerage firms.

Jackie is an avid soccer fan who also enjoys skiing and fishing in her free time.

Education

  • Master of Accountancy, University of Georgia, 2018
  • Bachelor of Accountancy, Nanyang Technological University, 2015

Research Interests

  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
  • Assurance
  • Voluntary Disclosure
  • Financial Reporting Quality / Fraud

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Heflin, F., Tan, J., Ton, K., & Wang, J. (2024). Does auditor style influence non-GAAP earnings disclosure? Contemporary Accounting Research, 41(3), 1639–1671. https://doi.org/10.1111/1911-3846.12952

Prior Professional Positions

  • Associate, Forensic & Integrity Services, EY, 2018-2020
  • Associate, Audit Financial Services, KPMG, 2015-2016