Lindsey Gallo

Lindsey Gallo is the Coopers and Lybrand, Norman E. Auerbach Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the intersection of firm-level information with macroeconomic trends, corporate governance, and financial reporting practices. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business and dual degrees (BBA and MAcc) from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. A former NCAA champion in track and field, her academic excellence is complemented by teaching awards.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Accounting, University of Maryland (2014)
  • MAcc, University of Michigan (2005)
  • BBA, University of Michigan (2004)

Her research explores how corporate disclosures and governance structures influence macroeconomic uncertainty, with publications in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Review of Accounting Studies. She serves on the editorial board of The Accounting Review and is recognized for teaching excellence, receiving the Neary Teaching Excellence Award in 2021 and 2023.

Her recent work addresses topics such as government-appointed corporate monitors, inflation news processing, and supply chain transparency, reflecting her expertise in bridging accounting practices with broader economic and governance frameworks. She actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and peer reviews.

• Awards:
  • Neary Teaching Excellence Award (2021, 2023)

Gallo advises on curriculum development for the MBA and Master of Accounting programs at Ross, emphasizing practical applications of accounting principles. Her research frequently intersects with real-world policy implications, particularly in regulatory oversight and investor behavior analysis.