Peter Silhan

Peter Silhan is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. He specializes in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting, with a focus on earnings variability, tax strategies, and forecasting methodologies. His research bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical applications in corporate finance and auditing.

Key research areas include analyzing earnings management practices, seasonal adjustment techniques in financial data, and the impact of tax policies on multinational corporations. He has contributed to the development of decision support systems for tax compliance and forecasting methods for auditing purposes.

Dr. Silhan's publications span over three decades, addressing topics such as corporate diversification strategies, Value Line earnings predictability, and the effects of segment reporting on financial forecasts. His work emphasizes empirical analysis of financial data and the application of econometric models to real-world business challenges.

He is affiliated with the Gies College of Business, where he contributes to academic programs and serves on committees related to accountancy education and research.