Eddie Riedl's research focuses on two primary topics: fair value accounting, and international accounting settings.
Regarding fair value accounting, his research examines both the critical reporting choices that managers make, as well as how these choices affect users of this information, such as investors and analysts. Settings examined have included the reporting of impairments and special items, the effects of monitors (such as appraisers) upon reported fair value estimates, and the reporting of fair values in the financial services industry.
Regarding international accounting settings, his research examines the implications and challenges in achieving converged accounting standards. Settings examined have included the adoption of IFRS in Europe, and convergence of financial reporting under fair values for the real estate industry in Europe.
His papers have been published in the top academic accounting journals, including The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research, Review of Accounting Studies, and Contemporary Accounting Research The paper originating in his dissertation, "An Examination of Long-Lived Asset Impairments," received the prestigious Competitive Manuscript Award. His research has also been recognized with fellowships from the Arthur Andersen Foundation and the American Accounting Association.