Ivo D. Tafkov

Professor Ivo D. Tafkov is a faculty member in the School of Accountancy at the Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. His research focuses on the interplay of economic and behavioral factors influencing managerial decision-making, particularly in areas like performance measurement, team dynamics, and incentive design. He holds a Ph.D. from Emory University, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and a B.B.A. from Sofia University.

His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the 2021 Management Accounting Section Midyear Meeting Best Paper Award and the 2016 AAA Annual Meeting Best Paper Award. Key research themes include the strategic use of feedback, knowledge transfer in firms, and the impact of performance metrics on employee behavior and team performance.

Tafkov’s publications span top journals such as The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Management Accounting Research. His research often employs experimental methodologies to explore real-world managerial challenges, with a focus on multi-task environments, team communication, and the design of effective incentive systems.