Jairaj Gupta

Jairaj Gupta is an Associate Professor in Accounting and Finance at the University of York, UK, since October 2021. His research focuses on the intersection of financial reporting, corporate governance, and societal impact, particularly through the lens of 'Dharma' in guiding firms toward socially optimal decisions. He investigates opportunistic business decisions, ESG mandates, bankruptcy resolution, and earnings management.

Research Interests:

• Valuation of New-Economy Firms
• Market-Based Accounting
• Corporate Bankruptcy and Distress
• ESG and Sustainability Reporting
• Executive Compensation and Governance

His publications span top-tier journals, including ABACUS, International Review of Financial Analysis, and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. He has presented at major conferences like the American Accounting Association and European Accounting Association.

Teaching:

• Business Analysis and Valuation
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Forensic Accounting
• Sustainability Accounting in Capital Markets

Advising: Supervised three PhD candidates at the University of Birmingham and York. Active in doctoral supervision and corporate consultancy.