Kenneth Merchant
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Kenneth Merchant holds the Deloitte and Touche LLP Chair of Accountancy
at the Leventhal School of Accounting, part of the Marshall School of Business
at the University of Southern California
. He is the former dean of the Leventhal School.
Dr. Merchant is the author of many articles and books on accounting, including the textbooks:
Dr. Merchant previously taught at Harvard Business School
, and currently serves on eight editorial boards.
His Ph.D.
is from the University of California at Berkeley. His M.B.A. is from Columbia Business School
. His B.S. is from Union College
.
Accountancy
Accountancy is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management; the art lies in...
at the Leventhal School of Accounting, part of the Marshall School of Business
Marshall School of Business
The USC Marshall School of Business is a private research and academic institution at the University of Southern California. It is the largest of USC's 17 professional schools. The current Dean is James G. Ellis. In 1997 the school was renamed following a US$35 million donation from alumnus Gordon S...
at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. He is the former dean of the Leventhal School.
Dr. Merchant is the author of many articles and books on accounting, including the textbooks:
- Accounting: Text and Cases, 12th ed. (with Robert N. Anthony, and David F. Hawkins). Chicago: Irwin/McGraw-Hill (2004). ISBN 0-072-81950-2
- Management Control Systems: Performance Measurement, Evaluation and Incentives, 2nd ed.(with Wim A. Van der Stede). Pearson/Prentice Hall, London (2007) ISBN 0-273-70801-5
Dr. Merchant previously taught at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
, and currently serves on eight editorial boards.
His Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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is from the University of California at Berkeley. His M.B.A. is from Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School
Columbia Business School is the business school of Columbia University in Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1916 to provide business training and professional preparation for undergraduate and graduate Columbia University students...
. His B.S. is from Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
.