Spencer Young

Spencer Young is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (emphasis on Accounting) from the University of Arizona and degrees from Brigham Young University.

• Ph.D., Management (Accounting), University of Arizona, 2020
• MAcc, Taxation, Brigham Young University, 2015
• BS, Accounting, Brigham Young University, 2015

His research explores how accounting standards influence financial reporting practices, particularly focusing on GAAP restrictions and managerial discretion. His work has appeared in journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Contemporary Accounting Research.

Recent publications analyze topics such as financial statement comparability, voluntary disclosure strategies under regulatory constraints, and the role of accounting information in debt contracting. His research frequently addresses the interplay between standardization and managerial behavior.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the source text. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his affiliation with Price College reflects ongoing academic engagement.

He is part of the Accounting department at Price College, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research in corporate finance and regulatory frameworks.