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Kristen Jaconi

Executive Director Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management
Full Professor of the Practice of Accounting

kjaconi@marshall.usc.edu

Curriculum Vitae

Press Inquiries: COMMUNICATIONS@MARSHALL.USC.EDU

Areas of Expertise

Climate

Climate Risk

Risk Management

Departments

Leventhal School of Accounting

Centers + Institutes

Arkley Institute for Risk Management

INSIGHT + ANALYSIS

The latest interviews, quotes, citations, and research in the media.

Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in Bloomberg Tax

Jaconi says the unpredictable fluctuations of Trump’s tariff policies create a complex backdrop for public company reporting.

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Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in CNN Business

Jaconi says that companies face potential consumer dissatisfaction if a business takes a political stance or, on the contrary, refuses to take one at all.

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Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in Law360 (Paywall)

JACONI, director of the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management, shares concerns with Law360 about the increasing number of homeowners who are forced to opt into California's last remaining insurance option.

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Cited: Kristen Jaconi in Reuters

Reuters details research from JACONI, executive director of the Arkley Institute, finding over 60% of large companies surveyed believe they have material artificial intelligence (AI) risks.

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NEWS + EVENTS

USC Marshall in the Media: January 2025

USC Marshall School of Business faculty are featured in national and regional publications as thought leaders and experts in their fields.

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Eleven Marshall Professors Earn Promotions for New Term

Promoted faculty were recognized for their contributions to the school and their field.

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Deloitte-Arkley Institute Report Sheds Light on Risk of AI Among S&P 500

The fourth annual report on risk factor disclosures highlighted the risks AI runs for companies in terms of cybersecurity, innovation, and reputation.

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USC Marshall Expands Global Educational Opportunities with the Moore Family London Scholars Program

The generous gift from Davis Moore and Diane Moore ’85 endows an immersive opportunity for risk management students, integrating classroom knowledge with real-world experience.

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Report Finds S&P Companies Are Underinsured for Cybersecurity Risk

The third annual Deloitte-Arkley Report on risk factor disclosures identifies surprises and challenges as cybersecurity threats increase.

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2024 Golden Apple and Golden Compass Awards

These faculty and staff members were recognized by students for their impact in the Marshall community.

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Faculty Award Winners, 2005-Present

A comprehensive list of all Faculty Award recipients from 2005 to present.

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Advisory Council President Spotlight: John Barrett, Executive VP, Aon

A frank discussion with one of the original architects of the USC risk management program.

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New Scholarship Offers Financial Boost for Emerging Leaders Participants

USC supporters Steve and Sue Wilder endowed a scholarship to advance professional development for talent seeking risk management careers.

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Five Questions for Peter Arkley

The PETER ARKLEY INSTITUTE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT at USC Marshall was founded to increase opportunities for students, providing scholarships, and graduate fellowships.

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RESEARCH + PUBLICATIONS

Abstract

This report, co-authored by the USC Risk Management Program and Deloitte & Touche LLP, analyzed the risk factor disclosures of 439 S&P 500 companies to identify trends during the second year of implementation. Our analysis confirmed our previous two reports that risk factor disclosures were becoming lengthier. The report also analyzed stand-alone climate-related risk factors companies disclosed for the first time this reporting season, noting a significant increase in these disclosures.

Author[s]

Kristen Jaconi

Publication Date

12.01.2022

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Abstract

This report, co-authored by the USC Risk Management Program and Deloitte & Touche LLP, analyzed the impact of the Securities and Exchange Commission's new risk factor disclosures rule on 439 S&P 500 companies. The report also provided a deep dive analysis into climate change and human capital risk factor disclosures, given the SEC's expected rule-making in these areas. Professor Kristen Jaconi conducted the research with five USC risk management students and co-wrote the report with Deloitte & Touche Principal Dean Kingsley and Deloitte & Touche Manager Matt Solomon.

Author[s]

Kristen Jaconi

Publication Date

11.01.2021

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Abstract

This report, co-authored by the USC Risk Management Program and Deloitte & Touche LLP, analyzed the impact of the Securities and Exchange Commission's new risk factor disclosures rule on 88 S&P 500 companies. Professor Kristen Jaconi conducted the research with a risk management student and co-wrote the report with Deloitte & Touche Principal Dean Kingsley and Deloitte & Touche Manager Matt Solomon.

Author[s]

Kristen Jaconi

Publication Date

03.01.2021

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COURSES

Fall 2025

RISK-380

Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management

Understand the concept of risk, risk assessment, and management frameworks. Learn to identify, analyze, manage and mitigate, and communicate this risk to stakeholders. Duplicates credit in the former ACCT 380.
RISK-599

Exploring Conduct and Culture Risk Management Through Films

Exploration of conduct, culture, and ethics risk events through film, discussion, and research.

Fall 2024

																RISK-380
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Understand the concept of risk, risk assessment, and management frameworks. Learn to identify, analyze, manage and mitigate, and communicate this risk to stakeholders. Duplicates credit in the former ACCT 380.

															
Spring 2024

																ACCT-380
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Understand the concept of risk, risk assessment, and management frameworks. Learn to identify, analyze, manage and mitigate, and communicate this risk to stakeholders.
ACCT-387
Risk Management in Entertainment, Sports and the Arts
Knowledge and skills needed to identify, analyze, control, finance and report on the risks particular to entertainment, sports and the arts.

															
Fall 2023

																ACCT-380
Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management
Understand the concept of risk, risk assessment, and management frameworks. Learn to identify, analyze, manage and mitigate, and communicate this risk to stakeholders.
ACCT-387
Risk Management in Entertainment, Sports and the Arts
Knowledge and skills needed to identify, analyze, control, finance and report on the risks particular to entertainment, sports and the arts.

															

Kristen Jaconi

Areas of Expertise

Departments

Centers + Institutes

INSIGHT + ANALYSIS

Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in Bloomberg Tax

Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in CNN Business

Quoted: Kristen Jaconi in Law360 (Paywall)

Cited: Kristen Jaconi in Reuters

NEWS + EVENTS

USC Marshall in the Media: January 2025

Eleven Marshall Professors Earn Promotions for New Term

Deloitte-Arkley Institute Report Sheds Light on Risk of AI Among S&P 500

USC Marshall Expands Global Educational Opportunities with the Moore Family London Scholars Program

Report Finds S&P Companies Are Underinsured for Cybersecurity Risk

2024 Golden Apple and Golden Compass Awards

Faculty Award Winners, 2005-Present

Advisory Council President Spotlight: John Barrett, Executive VP, Aon

New Scholarship Offers Financial Boost for Emerging Leaders Participants

Five Questions for Peter Arkley

RESEARCH + PUBLICATIONS

Climate risk factors soar at largest public companies

Limited adoption of amended SEC risk factor disclosure rules: ERM and ESG can chart a path for improved compliance

Many companies struggle to adopt spirit of amended SEC risk disclosure rules

COURSES