Latest CV (updated May 2023)
Jessica Kim-Gina
I am an assistant professor of Accounting at the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
My current primary research interest lies in understanding the economic consequences of inter-firm information asymmetry. In particular, my research highlights the importance of the firm’s public disclosures and financial reporting systems to its trade partners (e.g., suppliers and customers). My research focuses on (i) both real and information effects of inter-firm information asymmetry, (ii) interplay between public and private information channels for trade partners, and (iii) spillover effects across networks of firms.
My research interests also include corporate intangibles—specifically, (i) accounting-related issues on intangible asset valuations, and (ii) discrepancies between accounting and legal treatments of corporate intellectual properties (IP).
I earned my PhD in Applied Economics (Accounting) and a joint Master's degree in Statistics from the Wharton School. I also hold a joint Master's law degree concentrating in the IP and technology laws from Penn Law.
At UCLA, I teach financial accounting in the Executive MBA & FEMBA programs. Prior to joining UCLA, I worked as a full-time research assistant at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY and as an intern at Goldman Sachs in New York City .
Outside of the office, I enjoy hiking, golfing, going to the beach, and taking my dog to dog parks.
Email: jessica.kim-gina at anderson.ucla.edu