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Joshua Livnat
Joshua Livnat is a Professor Emeritus of Accounting at New York University Stern School of Business.12 He has had a long and distinguished career in academia, with a focus on accounting, finance, and capital markets research.
Academic Career
Professor Livnat taught at NYU Stern for 24.5 years, serving as chair of the accounting department for seven years.2 During his time at Stern, he taught courses in financial and managerial accounting, financial statement analysis, e-commerce, and entrepreneurship.12
Research and Publications
His primary research areas include:
- Capital markets
- Effects of accounting disclosures on stock prices
- Equity valuation
- Financial statement analysis
- New economy valuation issues
Professor Livnat has co-authored the book "Cash Flow and Security Analysis" and has been published in numerous prestigious journals, including the Journal of Portfolio Management, Journal of Accounting Research, and The Accounting Review.12
Education
- Ph.D. in Accounting & Quantitative Methods from New York University (1978)
- M.A. in Philosophy from New York University (1978)
- B.Sc. in Mathematics and Statistics from Hebrew University (1973)
Professional Experience
In addition to his work at NYU Stern, Professor Livnat has taught at other renowned institutions, including Vanderbilt University, University of California at Berkeley, Northwestern University, and Hebrew University in Israel.12
Professor Livnat is known for successfully bridging the gap between academia and real-world applications in finance and accounting.3 His expertise and original thinking have made him a respected figure in both academic and professional circles.