Roger Silvers

Roger Silvers is an Associate Professor in the School of Accounting at the Eccles School of Business, University of Utah, where he holds a tenure-track position with expertise in securities law enforcement and international regulatory cooperation. His work bridges academic research and real-world financial regulation.

His educational foundation includes a BA in Accounting from Lynchburg College (2004) and a PhD in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts (2012).

Professor Silvers' research centers on securities regulation, international accounting, and cross-border regulatory frameworks, examining how enforcement actions and international agreements shape global financial markets. His findings have directly influenced regulatory policies in multiple countries and been presented to entities including the SEC, CFTC, IOSCO, and the World Bank.

His publication record reveals a consistent trajectory analyzing regulatory cooperation's impact on market integration, foreign investment, and disclosure quality, with increasing focus on transnational enforcement mechanisms since 2015.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2013 AAA Outstanding International Accounting Section Dissertation Award
• 2018 Best Paper Award, International Accounting Section Midyear
• 2018 Best Paper Award, Centre for Economic Policy Research-Imperial Business School— PLATO Market Innovator (MI3) Conference
• 2020 Winner of the Joseph De La Vega Prize—Federation of European Securities Exchanges
• Eugene M. Isenberg Scholarship Award

Professor Silvers actively contributes to regulatory discourse through consultations with global financial institutions, media commentary for CNBC and Barron's, and service on AAA committees. He teaches advanced management accounting courses while maintaining strong industry engagement through public comment letters and policy forums.