Austin, Chelsea R
Associate Professor
Dr. Chelsea Rae Austin teaches undergraduate taxation. Dr. Austin’s primary research interest is taxation, especially the determinants and consequences of tax avoidance decisions. Prior to returning to academia, Dr. Austin spent three years as a tax accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Biographical Profile
- College
- Darla Moore School of Business
- Department
- Moore Sch - Dean's Office
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Taxation, determinants and consequences of tax avoidance decisions, and financial reporting tax benefits from stock options
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Business and Entrepeneurship
- Personal Focus Areas
- Taxation, Determinants and consequences of tax avoidance decisions, Financial reporting tax benefits from stock options
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Award | Outstanding Research Paper Award for her atricle “An Examination of Reputational Costs and Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Firms with Valuable Consumer Brands,” published in JATA in Spring 2017 | Journal of the American Taxation Association |
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