Nicole Cade

Nicole Cade is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and James Allen Faculty Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh's College of Business Administration (Katz School of Business), where she joined in 2016 after completing her PhD at the University of Washington. Her primary academic appointment resides in the Accounting department.

Her educational credentials include:

• PhD in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Washington
• Master of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Washington
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting; Minor in Mathematics) from Ithaca College

Dr. Cade's research centers on individual judgment and decision-making in financial reporting, stemming from her industry experience as a hedge fund accountant and municipal bond trader. She investigates how investors and managers process accounting information through experimental methodologies, focusing on disclosure formats, nonverbal cues, and psychological barriers to information acquisition. Her work bridges accounting, behavioral science, and finance with strong implications for regulatory practices.

Her recent publications (2018-2025) in top-tier journals reveal consistent themes: the impact of emerging disclosure channels (video, social media), cognitive biases in financial judgment, and experimental approaches to measuring earnings manipulation. A significant portion examines investor behavior in crowdfunding and securities markets, highlighting how peripheral information and communication modes alter financial decision-making.

Dr. Cade's accolades include:

• James Allen Faculty Fellowship
• Katz Excellence in Research Award
• Multiple Katz Excellence in Teaching Awards (CBA Program)
• Edward W. Kay & Mary Margaret Kay Award for Teaching Excellence in Accounting
• Deloitte Foundation Doctoral Fellowship
• University of Pittsburgh Momentum Fund Priming Grant
• Numerous athletic and academic honors from her undergraduate years

She has secured research funding through the University of Pittsburgh Momentum Fund Priming Grant (2023) and actively contributes to doctoral education through courses in Experimental Research and Critical Thinking in Accounting. Her industry background informs both her research agenda and teaching philosophy, creating practical connections between academic theory and financial markets.