Matthew A. Cobabe

Matthew A. Cobabe is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma with a specialization in Management Accounting. His research focuses on financial reporting, voluntary disclosure practices, and the quality of segment reporting in corporate disclosures, particularly examining how peer firms' segment disclosures influence firm valuation. He has also explored the impact of segment reporting on stock returns and trading activity during mergers and acquisitions.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management Accounting, University of Oklahoma

Research interests include analyzing management's role in shaping accounting disclosures and experimental studies on stock option valuation. He has taught cost and managerial accounting courses and previously worked as an accountant in Oren, Utah.

Awards:

• Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year (University of Oklahoma)
• Robberson Conference Travel Grant
• Ben Barnett Ph.D. Scholarship

Professional experience includes academic teaching and prior accounting roles, with ongoing research projects on stock option perceptions and M&A disclosure effects.