Anne Margaret Thompson

Anne Margaret Thompson is an Arthur Andersen Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois, serving as Director of the Ph.D. Program in Accountancy. Her research focuses on auditing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis on issues such as sustainability reporting, SEC filings, and non-GAAP reporting implications. Key interests include the impact of assurance providers on sustainability disclosures, redaction practices in confidential corporate filings, and audit report effectiveness in investor decision-making.

Recent research has addressed topics like expanded audit reports in the UK, non-GAAP reporting's audit implications, and political influences on SEC processes. Thompson's work bridges academic rigor with practical regulatory challenges, contributing to understanding of corporate transparency and accountability mechanisms. No formal student advisees or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

Her research collaborations span international institutions, reflecting a focus on global accounting standards and regulatory frameworks. Current roles include leadership in doctoral education and scholarly contributions to top-tier accounting journals.