Mary Billings

Mary Billings is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been a faculty member since 2007. She is affiliated with the Department of Accounting and conducts empirical archival research on financial reporting, disclosure, and capital market participant behavior.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Accounting, Indiana University, 2007
• M.B.A. in Accounting, Indiana University, 2006
• B.S. in Finance, Indiana University, 1998

Her research focuses on how accounting information disclosure affects managers, investors, and option traders, with particular interest in information uncertainty, securities litigation, and the impact of financial reporting on capital markets. She also explores the psychological aspects of investor behavior in response to financial disclosures.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in empirical analysis of disclosure practices, litigation risk, and market reactions to financial information. Her work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Contemporary Accounting Research, and The Accounting Review, demonstrating a consistent focus on the intersection of accounting, law, and finance.

Scientific Awards:

• Poets & Quants - Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors (2016)
• NYU Stern Glucksman Award (2013)
• Daniel P. Paduano Faculty Fellow, NYU Stern (2010)
• Ely Kushel Teaching Excellence Award, NYU Stern (2010)
• William Panschar Undergraduate Teaching Award, Indiana University (2006)

Mary Billings has been recognized for both teaching and research excellence. She has held visiting positions, including at the Wharton School, and her work has been supported by institutional recognition and awards. While specific grant funding is not detailed, her research productivity and award history suggest strong institutional and academic support. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in financial accounting, contributing significantly to academic training in accounting.

She is an active researcher and faculty member within the NYU Stern academic community, contributing to research centers and initiatives related to accounting and financial reporting, though specific lab or team affiliations are not mentioned in the provided text.