Christopher D. Ittner

Christopher D. Ittner is the EY Professor of Accounting at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on the design, implementation, and performance consequences of performance measurement and cost management systems. Professor Ittner has published extensively in prestigious journals, including the Harvard Business Review and leading academic outlets in accounting, marketing, and operations management. He has received notable recognition for his work on the relationship between customer satisfaction measures and financial performance, earning the American Accounting Association’s Notable Contribution to Management Accounting Literature Award.At Wharton, Professor Ittner teaches courses such as "Management Accounting" for MBA students and runs doctoral courses in management accounting for students from across the United States and Europe. He is also involved in executive education programs focusing on cost accounting and marketing metrics. His dedication to teaching excellence has been recognized with several awards, including multiple MBA teaching awards. Ittner holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and an A.B. from Duke University, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role in shaping future leaders in accounting and finance.