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Associate Professor of Accounting
BELC, Room N137
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Professor Precourt is an associate professor and researcher with a passion for financial analysis, corporate governance, and the evolving landscape of accounting standards. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, Professor Precourt brings a practical approach to teaching, emphasizing the real-world applications of accounting concepts. Her research focuses on the areas of corporate finance, accounting regulations and their impact on business decision-making. Professor Precourt has published numerous articles in academic journals and presented at conferences, contributing valuable insights to the field of accounting. As an educator, she is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of accounting professionals, helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice through engaging lectures and hands-on projects. Professor Precourt holds professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Ph D, University of Rhode Island
MBA, University of Maine
BA, University of Maine
Oppenheimer, H. R.,Precourt, E., Acquisitions of Bankrupt and Distressed Firms, International Journal of Bonds and Derivatives, 2016.
Oppenheimer, H. R.,Precourt, E., What do Institutional Investors Know and Act on before Almost Everyone Else: Evidence from Corporate Bankruptcies, Journal of Accounting and Finance, 2015.
Asare, K.,Folami, L.,Precourt, E., Differential Informativeness of Accrual Measures to Analysts Forecast Accuracy, Forthcoming, Journal of Finance and Accountancy, 2020 .
Cullinan, C. P.,Precourt, E., Axesstel: A Revenue Recognition Case, .
Precourt, E., The Effect of the JOBS Act on Analyst Coverage of Emerging Growth Companies, Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance.
Precourt, E.,Cullinan, C.,Zheng, X., Portfolio Liquidity and Share Turnover of Closed-end Mutual Funds, Journal of Accounting and Finance.
Precourt, E.,Gainor, M., Factors Affecting Classroom Participation and How Participation Leads to a Better Learning, Accounting Education: An International Journal.
Precourt, E.,Kwon, S., The Decline of Value Relevance of Earnings of Acquirers with Private Targets Following M&A, .
Precourt, E.,Asare, K. N., Financial distress and corporate bankruptcy as triggers for goodwill write-downs, Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2024.
Precourt, E.,Oppenheimer, H., Do Institutional Investors Trade Consistently with Sell-Side Analyst Recommendations? Evidence from Corporate Bankruptcies., Quarterly Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2019.
Gainor, M.,Precourt, E., Taking Subjectivity out of Grading College Classroom Participation, Journal of the Academy of Business Education, 2017.
Merit Award, 2018
Research Award, 2016
Summer Research Stipend, 2016
Summer Research Stipend, 2015
Enhancement of Graduate Research Award , 2012
Rhode Island Association of Accounting Professors
American Accounting Association
The Institute of Internal Auditors
Associate Professor of Accounting
BELC, Room N137