Scott Richardson

Professor Scott Richardson's research focuses on the relation between accounting information and security returns, firm valuation, earnings management, and corporate governance. His work on earnings quality and accruals has been recognised as a notable contribution to accounting literature. He has published extensively in leading academic and practitioner journals, establishing himself as a respected voice in accounting research and its applications to financial markets.

Professor Richardson is committed to advancing accounting education at London Business School, where he serves as Professor of Management Practice in Accounting. He also serves as an editor of the Review of Accounting Studies, contributing to the dissemination of high-quality research in the field. His career has combined academic positions with significant roles in the investment industry, bringing practical expertise to his teaching and research. He previously worked as a researcher and portfolio manager at AQR, with a focus on credit and fixed income markets, and held senior positions at BlackRock (Barclays Global Investors), including head of Europe equity research and head of global credit research. He currently serves as Director of Systematic Credit at Acadian Asset Management, where he leads the systematic credit effort. He earned a BEc with first-class honours from the University of Sydney and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.