Chelsea Rae Austin

Dr. Chelsea Rae Austin is Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business in the School of Accounting. She holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Iowa, an MST from University of Central Florida, and a BSBA from the same institution. Certified Public Accountant with prior industry experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Her research specializes in taxation, focusing on tax avoidance determinants, financial reporting tax benefits from stock options, and behavioral aspects of tax compliance. Recent publications explore tax timing effects, gender pay equity's investor impact, and reputational costs in tax avoidance.

Article analysis reveals consistent focus on corporate taxation strategies, behavioral responses to tax policies, and methodological rigor in tax research. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in corporate finance.

Scientific awards include:

• JATA Best Paper Award (2017)
• Accounting, Behavior, and Organizations Outstanding Manuscript Award (2016)

Academic service includes committee membership for undergraduate and graduate programs, dissertation supervision, and peer review for leading accounting journals. Professional background includes three years as senior tax associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers.