Professor Peter Clarkson
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Peter Clarkson

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Background

Peter Clarkson undertakes research and teaching in both accounting and finance. His current research interests encompass issues relating to voluntary disclosure (both of a financial and a non-financial nature), company performance and valuation, and the economic implications of environmental performance. His work has been published in academic journals including The Accounting Review (TAR), Journal of Accounting and Economics (JAE), Contemporary Accounting Research (CAR), Accounting, Organisations and Society (AOS), Journal of Accounting and Public Policy (JAAP), Abacus, Journal of Finance (JF), and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (JFQA)., as well as in professional periodicals. He is currently an Editor of Contemporary Accounting Research and Associate Editor for Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, Journal of International Accounting Research, and Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics.

Availability

Professor Peter Clarkson is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Accounting, auditing and accountability Banking, finance and investment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, Trent University
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, University of Western Ontario
  • Bachelor (Honours) of Commerce, University of Windsor
  • Masters (Coursework) of Business Administration, University of Windsor
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of British Columbia

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58 works between 1999 and 2024
All (58) Journal Article (44) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (10)

41 - 58 of 58 works

2006

Journal Article

Governance structures, ethnicity, and audit fees of Malaysian listed firms

Yatim, Puan, Kent, Pamela and Clarkson, Peter (2006). Governance structures, ethnicity, and audit fees of Malaysian listed firms. Managerial Auditing Journal, 21 (7), 757-782. doi: 10.1108/02686900610680530

Governance structures, ethnicity, and audit fees of Malaysian listed firms

2006

Journal Article

Market reaction to takeover rumour in internet discussion sites

Clarkson, P. M., Joyce, D. and Tutticci, I. M. (2006). Market reaction to takeover rumour in internet discussion sites. Accounting and Finance, 46 (1), 31-52. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-629X.2006.00160.x

Market reaction to takeover rumour in internet discussion sites

2006

Journal Article

Chief executive officer remuneration disclosure quality: Corporate responses to an evolving disclosure environment

Clarkson, P. M., Van Bueren, A. L. and Walker, J K (2006). Chief executive officer remuneration disclosure quality: Corporate responses to an evolving disclosure environment. Accounting and Finance, 46 (5), 771-796. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-629x.2006.00197.x

Chief executive officer remuneration disclosure quality: Corporate responses to an evolving disclosure environment

2005

Journal Article

Impact of the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program Act 1999 on initial public offering prospectus earnings forecasts

Chapple, Larelle J., Clarkson, Peter M. and Peters, Christopher J. (2005). Impact of the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program Act 1999 on initial public offering prospectus earnings forecasts. Accounting and Finance, 45 (1), 67-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-629x.2004.00123.x

Impact of the Corporate Law Economic Reform Program Act 1999 on initial public offering prospectus earnings forecasts

2005

Conference Publication

CEO remuneration disclosure quality: An Australian perspective

Clarkson, P. M., Van Bueren, A. L. and Walker, J. K. (2005). CEO remuneration disclosure quality: An Australian perspective. AFAANZ 2005 Conference, Melbourne, 3-5 July, 2005. Melbourne, Vic: AFAANZ.

CEO remuneration disclosure quality: An Australian perspective

2005

Conference Publication

Break Fees in Australian Takeovers & Mergers

Chapple, L. J., Christensen, B. P. and Clarkson, P. M. (2005). Break Fees in Australian Takeovers & Mergers. AFAANZ 2005 Conference, Melbourne, Australia, 3-5 July, 2005. Melbourne, Vic: AFAANZ.

Break Fees in Australian Takeovers & Mergers

2004

Journal Article

The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies

Clarkson, P. M., Li, Y. and Richardson, G. D. (2004). The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies. Accounting Review, 79 (2), 329-353. doi: 10.2308/accr.2004.79.2.329

The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies

2004

Conference Publication

The use of independent expert reports in Australia takeovers

Clarkson, P. M. and Bluff, D. J. (2004). The use of independent expert reports in Australia takeovers. AFAANZ 2004: Accounting & Finance Association of Australia & New Zealand 2004 Conference, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 4-6 July, 2004. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Accounting & Finance Association of Australia & New Zealand (AFAANZ).

The use of independent expert reports in Australia takeovers

2003

Journal Article

Auditor conservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the Year 2000 systems issue

Clarkson, Peter M., Ferguson, Colin and Hall, Jason (2003). Auditor conservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the Year 2000 systems issue. Accounting and Finance, 43 (1), 21-40. doi: 10.1111/1467-629X.00081

Auditor conservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the Year 2000 systems issue

2002

Journal Article

Debiasing the outcome effect: The role of instructions in an audit litigation setting

Clarkson, P. M., Emby, C. and Watt, V. W. S. (2002). Debiasing the outcome effect: The role of instructions in an audit litigation setting. Auditing - A Journal of Practice and Theory, 21 (2), 7-20. doi: 10.2308/aud.2002.21.2.7

Debiasing the outcome effect: The role of instructions in an audit litigation setting

2002

Journal Article

The relative importance of domestic and global factors in explaining Australian stock returns

Clarkson, Peter M., Ragunathan, Vanitha and Nowland, John E. (2002). The relative importance of domestic and global factors in explaining Australian stock returns. International Review of Finance, 3 (1), 1-25. doi: 10.1111/1468-2443.00031

The relative importance of domestic and global factors in explaining Australian stock returns

2002

Conference Publication

Market reaction to takeover rumour on internet discussion sites

Joyce, D. J., Clarkson, P. M. and Tutticci, I. M. (2002). Market reaction to takeover rumour on internet discussion sites. 2002 AAANZ Annual Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 7-9 July, 2002. Melbourne, Vic: AAANZ.

Market reaction to takeover rumour on internet discussion sites

2000

Journal Article

Auditor quality and the accuracy of management earnings forecasts

Clarkson, P. M. (2000). Auditor quality and the accuracy of management earnings forecasts. Contemporary Accounting Research, 17 (4), 595-622. doi: 10.1506/QFPH-W3X9-PTRF-Y2G2

Auditor quality and the accuracy of management earnings forecasts

2000

Conference Publication

Auditor connservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the year 2000 systems issue

Clarkson, P. M., Ferguson, C. B. and Hall, J. L. (2000). Auditor connservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the year 2000 systems issue. AAANZ 2000 Annual Conference, Hamilton Island, 2-4 July, 2000. Melbourne: AAANZ.

Auditor connservatism and voluntary disclosure: Evidence from the year 2000 systems issue

2000

Conference Publication

The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies

Clarkson, P. M., Li, Y. and Richardson, G. D. (2000). The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies. 7th APFA Annual Conference, Shanghai, 24-26 July, 2000. Hong Kong: APFA.

The market valuation of environmental capital expenditures by pulp and paper companies

2000

Conference Publication

The factors that influence equity returns

Clarkson, P. M., Ragunathan, V. and Nowland, J. E. (2000). The factors that influence equity returns. AAANZ 2000 Annual Conference, Hamilton Island, 2-4 July 2000. Melbourne: Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ).

The factors that influence equity returns

2000

Conference Publication

The factors that influence equity returns

Clarkson, P. M., Ragunathan, V. and Nowland, J. E. (2000). The factors that influence equity returns. 7th APFA Annual Conference, Shanghai, 24-26 July, 2000. Hong Kong: APFA.

The factors that influence equity returns

1999

Conference Publication

Debiasing the effect of outcome knowledge in ex post evaluations of auditor judgement: The role of instructions

Clarkson, P. M., Emby, C. and Watt, V. W. (1999). Debiasing the effect of outcome knowledge in ex post evaluations of auditor judgement: The role of instructions. AAANZ 1999 Annual Conference, Cairns, 4-7Jul, 1999. Melbourne: AAANZ.

Debiasing the effect of outcome knowledge in ex post evaluations of auditor judgement: The role of instructions

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2021
    Spillover effect of green bond issuance on environmental performance of peer firms: Evidence from Australia
    Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2017
    Carbon risk: A contemporary business challenge and the role of bank monitoring
    CPA Australia
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    The reliability of corporate reporting in Greenhouse. LP administered by University of Melbourne.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2007
    Modeling the relations between the incidence of within-firm corporate fraud and the quality of corporate governance structures.
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Modelling the Relations Between the Incidence of Within-firm Corporate Fraud and the Quality of Corporate Governance Structures
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Peter Clarkson is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Economic Benefits of Board Reforms: International Evidence on Foreign Direct Investment

    Associate Advisor

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A Longitudinal Investigation of the Big Four Banks Climate Change Narratives

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kathleen Herbohn

  • Master Philosophy

    Corporate sustainability management, young life-cycle firms and regional economy

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Kathleen Herbohn

Completed supervision

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