Carol Graham

Carol Graham is a Full-Time Professor at the University of San Francisco's School of Management since 1998. She holds a PhD in Accounting & Finance from the University of Strathclyde (1995) and has additional training at New York University (1992-1994). Her research focuses on stock market implications of financial information, pedagogical strategies, and social justice in business contexts. She has held leadership roles including CFO at GiftLink Corporation and consultant positions at Farallon Capital Management and Superfresh Foods.

Her research interests span financial reporting accuracy, corporate governance dynamics, and ethical business practices. Notable work includes analyzing CEO decision-making impacts on risk, pension policies, and the intersection of Jesuit educational principles with socially responsible management. She has also contributed to pedagogical innovations in teaching accounting ethics.

• Awards: Multiple teaching excellence awards (2000-2015), service recognition (2001-2015), and research distinction (2003)
• Professional Experience: 20+ years in finance roles across academia and industry
• Research Themes: Institutional mutual funds analysis, executive overconfidence effects, and financial transparency

Her recent publications address both technical accounting topics and broader societal impacts of business decisions, reflecting her dual focus on academic rigor and ethical application.