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Jesse Chan is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and Affiliated Faculty with the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). His research focuses on climate reporting, corporate ESG initiatives, and how capital market intermediaries like analysts and auditors interpret environmental disclosures. Chan holds a PhD in Accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and dual degrees (MAcc and BBA) from the University of Georgia. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts.
Education:
- PhD in Accounting, The University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Accountancy (MAcc), University of Georgia
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, University of Georgia
Research Interests:
- Climate disclosures and their impact on capital markets
- ESG integration in corporate strategy
- Analyst behavior and interpretation of sustainability reports
- Audit firm interactions with clients
Recent articles highlight trends in climate policy analysis, tax credit impacts on utilities, and the interplay between corporate disclosures and market liquidity. His work bridges accounting practices with sustainability challenges.
Professional Background: Prior to academia, Chan worked as a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company, advising automotive OEMs on marketing, pricing, and consumer strategies. His industry experience informs his academic research on practical business applications of ESG frameworks.
Affiliations: IGS affiliation emphasizes his role in advancing interdisciplinary sustainability research at BU.
