Dr. Britt Smeets is an accounting researcher with a Ph.D. from Maastricht University, where her dissertation focused on earnings properties and the role of industry and life cycle fundamentals in forecasting and valuation. Her research interests include audit quality, earnings persistence, and the impact of auditor specialization on financial reporting.

Currently, Britt works at EY in the area of finance and audit innovation, contributing to projects that integrate advanced analytics and AI into assurance and financial planning processes. She has collaborated on global research initiatives exploring how technology transforms financial decision-making and audit practices.