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Robert Hills is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on corporate taxation, financial reporting quality, and debt contracting. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Duke University (2019) and dual degrees in Accountancy and Business Administration from Brigham Young University (2014).
Education:
- PhD in Business Administration (Accounting), Duke University, 2019
- MS in Accountancy (PhD Prep Emphasis), Brigham Young University, 2014
- BS in Accounting (Economics Minor), Brigham Young University, 2014
Research Interests: Dr. Hills examines how tax policies, financial reporting practices, and debt agreements influence corporate behavior. His work bridges accounting standards, regulatory oversight, and real-world business decisions. Key themes include tax avoidance strategies, debt covenant design, and the implications of financial disclosures.
Publications Trends: His recent work analyzes IRS monitoring effects on corporate misconduct, the impact of FASB codification on GAAP complexity, and the role of EBITDA in debt agreements. These studies highlight intersections between accounting standards and practical business challenges.
Teaching: Teaches Intermediate Financial Accounting and Principles of Taxation courses.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with scholars like Scott Dyreng and Matthew Kubic on projects involving tax avoidance, financial covenant analysis, and multinational corporate strategies.
