Bio
Professor Gipper’s research examines the transparency, credibility, and effectiveness of companies’ financial and non-financial reporting and corporate governance mechanisms. His work investigates how various auditing, regulatory, and disclosure practices impact the behavior and decision-making of firms, auditors, investors, and other stakeholders, aiming to uncover the interplay between regulatory oversight, reporting quality, and economic outcomes. Professor Gipper’s research explores areas such as financial statement auditing, ESG assurance, executive compensation, and the consequences of financial fraud. His research seeks to provide comprehensive insights into how robust reporting practices and regulations can foster more reliable and trustworthy capital markets and also improve outcomes for other stakeholders of companies, such as employees or local communities.
Research Interests
- Executive Compensation
- Disclosure
- Auditing
- Auditing Regulation
Academic Degrees
- PhD in Accounting, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Master in Accounting, University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, 2009
- BS in Economics and Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2008
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Stanford GSB, 2020–present
- Assistant Professor, Stanford GSB, 2016–2020
Awards and Honors
- MBA Class of 1969 Faculty Scholar for 2019–2020
- MBA Class of 1969 Faculty Scholar, 2018–2019
- MBA Class of 1969 Faculty Scholar, 2017–2018
Professional Experience
- Associate Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP