Silvia Triani

Silvia Triani is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability from the University of Parma (2018), an MS in Business Administration (2011), and a BS in Economics and Management (2009). Her research focuses on gender equality in corporate governance, voluntary/mandatory disclosure practices, and sustainability reporting. She has published in journals such as Rivista Italiana di Ragioneria e di Economia Aziendale and Accounting, Accountability and Society, exploring topics like gender quotas in boards and the use of graphs in sustainability disclosures.

Education:

• PhD, Economics and Management of Innovation and Sustainability, University of Parma, 2018
• MS in Business Administration, University of Parma, 2011
• BS in Economics and Management, University of Parma, 2009

Teaching Focus: Managerial Accounting and Financial Accounting.

Her research highlights the intersection of gender equality policies and corporate governance structures, particularly in Italian contexts. Recent work analyzes how graphical elements in sustainability reports shape investor perceptions. She has collaborated with scholars from the University of Parma and international institutions.

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