Elizabeth Chuk

Elizabeth Chuk is an Associate Professor at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine (UCI). She joined UCI in 2016 after serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California from 2010 to 2016. She holds a PhD from the University of Washington and a BS from UC Berkeley.

Education:

• PhD, University of Washington
• BS, UC Berkeley

Her research centers on financial reporting, accounting regulation, defined benefit pensions, and earnings management. She investigates how accounting standards influence corporate and public-sector behavior, particularly in pension risk-taking and disclosure practices. Her work integrates empirical analysis with regulatory and managerial implications.

Her recent publications span top journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting & Economics, Review of Accounting Studies, and Management Science. The articles reflect a strong focus on the economic consequences of accounting standards, earnings management detection, and transparency in financial reporting, especially in public-sector pensions and supply chain payments.

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Elizabeth Chuk has advised on accounting research and contributed to professional discourse through publications and academic service. Prior to her academic career, she worked as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche, bringing practical experience into her research. She is also actively involved in social impact, serving on the board of directors at Eco-Soap Bank, a nonprofit that recycles soap for communities in need.

She is affiliated with research networks and maintains an active presence through her SSRN author page, contributing to ongoing discourse in accounting and financial reporting.