Charlotte Qu

Charlotte Qu serves as Associate Professor of Accounting and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Seattle Pacific University's School of Business, Government, and Economics (SBGE), where she has taught since 2017 after prior positions at Nanyang Technological University and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business.

Her academic credentials include:

• BS from Nankai University (2007)
• MAcc from University of Michigan (2008)
• PhD from University of Michigan (2013)

Dr. Qu's research program examines how personal attributes and social networks of corporate executives and board members influence governance structures and financial reporting integrity. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges accounting principles with organizational sociology and network theory, revealing critical human dimensions in corporate decision-making processes. This work provides valuable insights for understanding behavioral drivers behind financial disclosures and governance effectiveness.