Tony Aaron

Tony Aaron is a Professor at the Leventhal School of Accounting, University of Southern California, and Director of the USC SEC and Financial Reporting Institute. His career spans over 40 years in financial analysis, including roles at Ernst & Young LLP and a Southern California-based Registered Investment Advisory Firm.

• Education: BS from USC, MBA from UCLA
• Leadership: Former Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Appraisal Foundation
• Professional Affiliation: Active roles with ASA, AICPA, and the Appraisal Foundation

Tony Aaron's research and expertise focus on financial statement analysis, valuation, and value creation in accounting contexts. He has contributed to discussions on private equity strategies, emphasizing the importance of niche specialization and agility in capital markets.

Courses Taught: ACCT-416 (Financial Statement Analysis), ACCT-528 (Fair Value Accounting: GAAP, IFRS and Emerging Issues), ACCT-558 (Advanced Accounting Valuation), and GSBA-510 (Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting). His teaching integrates case studies and practical analysis of corporate financial reports.

Media Contributions: Aaron has been quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal on topics such as private equity's role in the wine industry, the dislocation of public companies, and the advantages of transitioning to private ownership for strategic growth.