Andrew Leone is the Keith I. DeLashmutt Chair of Accounting Information & Management.  Prior to joining Kellogg, Professor Leone was the Warren Johnson Chair of Accounting at the University of Miami's School of Business Administration from 2008 to 2018.   During his tenure at the University of Miami, he served as Department Chair (January 2009 - May 2012), and then Ph.D. Coordinator (June 2012 - June 2013) until his appointment as Vice Dean, Faculty Development and Research (July 1, 2013 - November 2016).  Prior to joining the University of Miami, Professor Leone held tenure-track appointments at the University of Rochester (1997-2005), and Penn State University (2005-2008).  He also held visiting appointments at the University of Chicago (Spring 2001) and the University of Michigan (2002-2003). 

Professor Leone's research examines the role of accounting information in contracting and the capital markets.  He has published in leading academic journals, including: Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, Journal of Health Economics, and Management Science.  His research has been recognized with several awards, including: American Accounting Association's, Distinguished Contribution to the Literature Award, 2019;Provost's University-Wide Research Award, University of Miami, 2014; American Accounting Association's, Notable Contribution to the Literature Award, 2013; Emerald Management Review's Citations of Excellence Award, 2012; and American Accounting Association's Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Research Award, 2005.

Professor Leone has served on the editorial boards of Contemporary Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, the Journal of Accounting and Economics, and the Journal of Management Accounting Research. He received his B.S. from Quinnipiac University, MBA from the University of New Hampshire, and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

• Ph.D., 1997, Accounting, University of Pittsburgh
• MBA, 1991, The University of New Hampshire
• B.S, 1984, Accounting, Quinnipiac University, Magna Cum Laude

• Vice Dean, Special Projects, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 5/31/2017
• Vice Dean, Faculty Development and Research, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 11/1/2016
• Adjunct Instructor, Whittemore School of Business, University of New Hampshire, 8/31/1997
• Keith I. DeLashmutt Chair of Accounting Information & Management, Accounting, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• Professor and Warren C. Johnson Chair of Accounting, Accounting, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 7/1/2018
• Ph.D. Coordinator, Accounting, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 6/1/2013
• Department Chair, Accounting, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 5/31/2012
• Arthur P. Metzger Professor of Accounting, Accounting, School of Business Administration, University of Miami, 8/31/2017
• Associate Professor of Accounting, Accounting, Smeal College of Business, Penn State University, 8/31/2008
• Associate Professor of Accounting, Accounting, W.E. Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester, 8/31/2005
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting, Accounting, University of Michigan Business School, University of Michigan, 6/1/2003
• Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting, Accounting, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago, 5/31/2001
• Assistant Professor of Accounting, Accounting, W.E. Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester, 8/31/2003

• Distinguished Contribution to the Literature Award, American Accounting Association
• Provost Award for Scholarly Activity, University of Miami
• Notable Contribution to Accounting Literature Award, American Accounting Association
• Citation of Excellence , Emerald Management Reviews
• Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Research Award
• Richard D. Irwin Doctoral Fellowship

• Referee, Review of Accounting Studies, 1998
• Referee, Journal of Accounting Research, 1998
• Referee, Accounting Review, 1998
• Referee, Journal of Accounting and Economics, 1997
• Associate Editor, Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2009-2011
• Editorial Board, Contemporary Accounting Research, 2014-2017
• Editorial Board, Accounting Review, 2011-2017
• Editorial Board, Journal of Management Accounting Research, 2001-2004

Empirical Research in Accounting III (ACCT-540-3)
Students will be introduced to research studies that examine unstructured data (e.g., textual) and/or use non-traditional research methods (e.g., machine learning). This will include research in economics, finance, and marketing as well as accounting. We will focus primarily on popular textual measures (e.g., sentiment, readability, and similarity) and machine learning methods (e.g., Naïve Bayes and Support Vector Machines). The focus will be both on learning the underlying techniques, as well as developing an understanding of the relevant economic contexts in which to apply them to accounting questions.

Special Topics in Empirical Accounting Research (ACCT-530-0)
Part I: Students will be introduced to research studies that examine unstructured data (e.g., textual) and/or use non-traditional research methods (e.g., machine learning). We will focus primarily on popular textual measures (e.g., sentiment, readability, and similarity) and machine learning methods (e.g., Naïve Bayes and Support Vector Machines). The focus will be both on learning the underlying techniques, as well as developing an understanding of the relevant economic contexts in which to apply them to accounting questions. Part II: This part of the course will focus on current empirical techniques used in archival accounting research. The focus will be on research design and identification issues in the context of recent and evolving research on disclosure, information processing costs and real effects of reporting and disclosure.

Accounting for Management Planning and Control (ACCTX-431-0)
Accounting for Management Planning and Control details the use of financial information in management. Topics include profitability and performance measurement and activity-based management and decision support.

Financial Reporting Systems (ACCTX-430-0)
Financial Reporting Systems introduces generally accepted accounting principles and concepts and trains students to analyze financial statements.

MBAi Financial Accounting (ACCT-435-0)


Financial Accounting (ACCT-430-0)
This course acquaints students with the process used to construct and understand the financial reports of organizations. The objective is to understand the decisions that must be made in the financial reporting process and to develop the ability to evaluate and use accounting data. Emphasis is placed on understanding the breadth of accounting measurement practices and on being able to make the adjustments necessary for careful analysis. The course highlights the linkages between accounting information and management planning, and decision making and control. Course sections that end in "H" will be taught in a format that combines the convenience and flexibility of online learning with the social and instructional benefits of face-to-face classroom experiences. Online sessions are conducted synchronously with classmates and faculty.