Andrey Simonov, Associate Professor of Accounting

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Associate Professor Simonov’s research addresses local challenges and concerns, contributing to the sustainable development of the island and state.

Group of a dozen students and faculty stand for photo. Students are holding their scholarship award papers.
UH Hilo Associate Professor of Accounting Andrey Simonov (back row, third from left), stands with faculty colleagues and student inductees into Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society, at the College of Business and Economics’ 2023 Scholarship Awards ceremony held May 3. Simonov is chair of the scholarship committee and coordinator of the university’s chapter of the honor society. (Courtesy photo)

Posted July 1, 2024.

Andrey Simonov is a tenured associate professor of accounting at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s College of Business and Economics. His research focuses on topics of benefit to the Hawaiʻi Island and state business sectors.

Andrey Simonov pictured.
Andrey Simonov

Simonov received his master of science in accountancy from University of Louisville in 2007 and his doctor of philosophy in accounting from Louisiana State University in 2014. He then served as an assistant professor of accounting at Washington State University before coming to UH Hilo in 2018.

In a short six years, Simonov is rooted in East Hawaiʻi and actively involved in a wide range of activities: teaching and mentoring his business students, contributing to the university community through committees and college leadership, out in the local community primarily working with underserved youth, and conducting relevant research of benefit to the state and Hawaiʻi Island business sectors.

“My work is designed to benefit our community in several ways,” Simonov explains. “By conducting research that addresses local challenges and concerns, I want to contribute to the sustainable development of our island and state. Through teaching and mentoring, I aspire to empower students with the knowledge to become active contributors to the community. I believe that building research partnerships with local organizations helps strengthen the connection between UH Hilo and the larger community, promoting a mutually beneficial relationship.”

Research of local and international interest

Simonov’s published research includes national and international topics. Recent work covers company exploitation of a loophole in fair disclosure regulation, CEO career concerns and expectations management, and economic determinants of financial analysts’ promotions.

In 2019, Simonov received the Best Paper Award for his presentation, “The Effect of Board Governance and Internal Control on Investment Efficiency,” delivered at the International Conference on Applied Business and Economics held in Honolulu.

Locally, Associate Professor Simonov is currently working on several research projects that cover efficiency in investing, and quality in auditing and accounting. The projects involve collaboration between students, the UH Hilo community, and the local community at large.

One of his current projects is analyzing the loan approval decision process in Hawai‘i. “This project fosters a sense of community engagement as we seek to address issues that directly impact our community,” he says. 

Other works in progress are on the topics of managers and earnings, cash flow disclosures and credit rating agencies, auditor specialization and investment efficiency, direct method disclosures and audit quality, auditors’ promotions and social ties, and social responsibility and audit quality.

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UH Hilo College of Business and Economics (Photo: University Relations/UH Hilo)

By Susan Enright, a public information specialist for the Office of the Chancellor and editor of Keaohou and UH Hilo Stories. She received her bachelor of arts in English and certificate in women’s studies from UH Hilo.