Shannon Chen

Shannon Chen is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, with a focus on corporate taxation and international tax strategies. Her research bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy implications.

• PhD in Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
• MAcc and BBA from University of Georgia

Her expertise spans corporate tax avoidance, tax disclosure, and tax-motivated income shifting, often examining how regulatory frameworks influence corporate behavior. Recent publications analyze the impact of innovation box regimes, tax reform compliance, and media scrutiny on corporate taxation.

She has received accolades such as the Eller College Dean’s Council Outstanding Accounting Faculty Award (2022) and the Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (2015-2017). Her work also explores embedded pass-through entities and media dynamics in tax reporting.