Irene Kim

Irene Kim is the Edward J. Pryzbyla Chair in Business & Economics and an Associate Professor at The Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business. Her research focuses on earnings quality and class action securities litigation. Prior to academia, she worked as a CPA at Deloitte & Touche and KPMG, specializing in tax and financial planning.

Education:

• B.S., Accounting, Case Western Reserve University
• M.S., Accounting, Case Western Reserve University
• Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Michigan
• Certified Public Accountant (Ohio)

Research Interests: Dr. Kim's work examines the intersection of financial accounting practices, legal risks, and corporate governance. She investigates how accounting choices and insurance coverage affect securities litigation outcomes, with a focus on earnings quality metrics and their implications for shareholders and regulatory frameworks.

Awards:

• Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship Award

Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, her research has been supported through fellowships and institutional grants. She teaches courses including Introductory Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Graduate Seminars in Accounting.

Professional Experience: Before joining Catholic University, she held roles at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and George Washington University's School of Business.