Russ Hamilton

Russ Hamilton is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Accounting at Southern Methodist University. He specializes in financial accounting, with a focus on corporate taxation and audit quality. His research examines the effects of income tax accounting on firm value, tax-related restatements, and the market valuation of tax-avoidance strategies.

• PhD in Management with an Accounting Emphasis from the University of Arizona

Russ teaches ACCT 6201 Financial Accounting I, emphasizing foundational accounting principles and practices. His work bridges practical tax compliance with strategic corporate financial decision-making, particularly in areas like executive influence on tax outcomes and material weakness assessments.