KIM Jungbae

Dr. Jungbae Kim is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU). He joined SMU after completing his PhD and MPhil in Accounting at New York University's Stern School of Business, along with prior degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics from Seoul National University.

• PhD in Accounting, New York University (2020)
• MPhil in Accounting, New York University (2019)
• MS in Accounting, Seoul National University (2015)
• BA in Business Administration/Economics, Seoul National University (2013)

His research focuses on accounting oversight, political economy, environmental reporting, and household finance, with a particular emphasis on the impact of regulatory frameworks like PCAOB inspections and the valuation of intangible assets. He also explores intersections between political connections and corporate governance.

Recent publications examine trends in audit quality, regulatory compliance, and sustainability reporting. His work has been recognized through fellowships such as the SMU Della Suantio Fellowship and the Fubon Center Doctoral Fellowship.

• Most Promising Researcher (2022)
• SMU Della Suantio Fellowship (2021)
• Fubon Center for Business, Innovation and Technology Doctoral Fellowship (2020)
• Samsung PhD Fellowship (2015-2020)
• FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award (2019)

Dr. Kim teaches data analytics with R programming to undergraduate accounting students and serves as a reviewer for major accounting symposia and conferences, including the FARS Meeting and AAA Annual Meeting.