Surjit Tinaikar

Surjit Tinaikar is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at UMass Boston. His academic career spans multiple institutions, including the University of Toronto, Boston College, and the University of Delhi.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, University of Toronto
• MS in Finance, Boston College
• CFA, CFA Institute
• MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
• BA in Economics, University of Bombay

Research Interests:

• Financial Reporting
• Managerial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Investment Efficiency
• Valuation Models
• Earnings Transparency

Publications: Over two decades, his research has focused on earnings quality, corporate governance in dual-class firms, and investment efficiency across markets. Key themes include executive compensation, voluntary disclosure, and cross-country comparisons.

Professional Recognition: He holds the CFA charter, a testament to his expertise in finance and accounting standards.