Emeka Nwaeze

Dr. Emeka Nwaeze is a distinguished Professor of Accounting at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). With over 15 years of teaching experience at UTSA and prior roles at Rutgers University, he specializes in accounting information systems, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks. His research examines the interplay between financial reporting, executive compensation, and market dynamics.

• Member, American Accounting Association
• Member, Financial Management Association

Research Interests focus on:

• Institutions of regulation and corporate performance
• Financial information environment effects on security prices
• XBRL disclosures and analyst behavior
• Auditor independence and earnings management
• Executive compensation design under regulatory climates

Publications reveal sustained contributions to accounting literature, including studies on:

• Tax aggressiveness and market valuation
• Clawback provisions in governance
• Electric utility deregulation impacts
• Accruals quality and auditor selection
• Analyst forecasting behavior

Scientific Awards:

• Accounting Teaching Award (2011) from UTSA MBA Association

Academic Service includes teaching undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in Accounting for Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, and Management Accounting. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in regulated industries.