Matthew Cedergren

Matthew Cedergren is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. He teaches courses like Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACTG 11) and Advanced Financial Accounting (ACTG 132). His research focuses on management forecasting, capital markets, insider trading, and securities litigation, with publications in top journals like the Journal of Accounting and Economics. Prior to academia, he worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Jose, auditing semiconductor firms and investigating stock option backdating scandals at companies like Marvell Technology.

Dr. Cedergren holds a B.B.A. and M.Acc. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. from New York University. He is a CPA (California) and has contributed to studies on IPO quiet periods, debt valuation adjustments, and media influence on earnings management. His work bridges academic theory with real-world corporate governance challenges.

His research explores topics such as the impact of SEC regulations on IPO markets, litigation effects on corporate disclosure policies, and the interplay between financial reporting and legal outcomes. Notable investigations include analyses of insider trading litigation outcomes and the role of media attention in earnings management practices.

Matthew’s career reflects a deep engagement with Silicon Valley’s tech sector, particularly through his prior work with semiconductor clients and involvement in high-profile accounting fraud cases. He emphasizes practical relevance in his teaching and research, addressing contemporary issues in financial accountability and regulatory compliance.