Assistant Professor of Accounting, Columbia University
Professor Amiram's research focuses primarily on the effects of accounting information and accounting related regulation on the financial system and equity and debt investors both in the U.S. and around the world. Professor Amiram's research provides evidence that accounting information plays a significant role in investors' decision-making processes and shapes the design of contracts and the financial system. Professor Amiram's research interests include international accounting, foreign investments, accounting policy and regulation, debt contracts, financial distress, crisis periods, banking and fair value accounting. Professor Amiram has extensive industry experience. He is a CPA. He worked as an assistant controller for a multinational corporation, served on the board of directors of a human resources corporation and worked for PwC as a senior auditor. Professor Amiram teaches the core financial accounting class.