Tom Downen

Tom Downen is Professor of Accounting with 11+ years of professional experience. His research examines judgment and decision-making effects in financial reporting contexts, pedagogical innovations in accounting education, and behavioral aspects of investor reactions.

Research focuses on:

• Behavioral effects in accounting judgments
• Financial disclosure impacts
• Innovative teaching methodologies

Publications demonstrate strong focus on professional skepticism, educational approaches, and disclosure effectiveness, with recent work exploring AI's role in investment decisions.