Research Interests
- Professor Polk researches issues related to taxpayer behavior, tax enforcement, public shareholder filings, and capital markets.
Assistant Professor
Office: 424F Wilbur O. and Ann Powers Hall
Phone:
Email: RCPOLK@clemson.edu
Ph.D. Accounting
University of Alabama 2023
MS Accounting
University of Virginia 2016
BBA Accounting
The College of William and Mary 2015
Professor Polk joined the Clemson faculty in July 2023 after earning his Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Alabama. Before doctoral work, he worked in EY's tax service line in the Tysons, Virginia office serving clients in the biotechnology, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors. Professor Polk is a licensed CPA in the states of Virginia, Alabama, and South Carolina.