David Godsell

David Godsell is an Associate Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding the PwC LLP Faculty Fellowship since 2023. He specializes in international empirical-archival research focusing on political determinants of firm outcomes, particularly in financial reporting. His work bridges political science, accounting, and corporate governance, examining topics like board diversity, investment efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Education:

• Ph.D., Management (Queen's University, 2015)
• M.S., Management (Queen's University, 2010)
• MBA (Memorial University, 2009)
• B.A., Economics (Memorial University, 2007)
• BCom, Honors (Memorial University, 2007)

Research Interests: His research explores how political factors influence corporate decisions, including the effects of board gender diversity, sovereign wealth fund investments, and national security policies on financial reporting and investment efficiency. He frequently publishes in top journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of International Business Studies, and The Accounting Review.

Awards:

• Best Paper Award (2024)
• Weldon Powell Memorial Award (2022–2023)
• Repeated recognition as an excellent teacher (2019–2023)
• Excellence in Reviewing Awards (AAA Sections, 2018–2022)

Service & Leadership: He serves on editorial boards of Contemporary Accounting Research and Journal of International Accounting Research, and chairs committees in professional accounting associations. His work balances rigorous academic contributions with impactful policy insights.