Wendy Heltzer

Wendy Heltzer is a Visiting Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her research focuses on earnings quality and book-tax differences, with publications in journals such as the Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance and Advances in Accounting. She bridges her corporate experience into the classroom, particularly emphasizing practical applications for post-graduation career readiness.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School (1996)
  • MBA and Ph.D. from Chicago Booth (2006)
• Professional Experience:
  • Senior Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young, LLP
• Service:
  • Board member of the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation
• Teaching:
  • Financial Accounting (2024 Autumn, 2025 Spring, 2026 Winter)

In her research, Heltzer examines how corporate financial reporting and tax practices intersect, contributing to debates on transparency and regulatory compliance. Her work has been published in leading accounting journals, reflecting her expertise in empirical tax and financial accounting research. She actively integrates real-world case studies from her corporate background into her teaching.