William Cready

William Cready is the Adolf Enthoven Distinguished Professor in Accounting and Information Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has been actively contributing to the field since 1985.

• PhD in Accounting, Ohio State University (1985)
• M.Acc in Accounting, Ohio State University (1980)
• BS in Accounting, University of Alabama (1978)

His research focuses on the intersection of accounting and market dynamics, including:

• Costly information and security markets
• Trading behavior in markets
• Market-based accounting research
• Impact of restructuring charges on compensation and valuation

Key trends in his publications include analyzing R&D impacts on earnings, earnings persistence, debt covenant violations, and cross-border accounting practices. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical financial data.

• Thomas H. Daigre Endowed Chairholder (2000-2004)
• KPMG Professor of Accounting (1998-2000)
• KPMG Peat Marwick Fellow (1994-1997)
• UNC Favorite Faculty Award (1991)

He has supervised numerous doctoral students and served on editorial boards for prestigious journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting & Economics. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, and the University of North Carolina.