Chun Yu Mak

Dr. Chun Yu Mak is a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at the Department of Finance, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He has held this position since September 2003 and is actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic administration.

Education:

• PhD in Social Science & Economics (2003)
• MSc in Accounting & Finance (1997)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (1996)
• LCCI III Accounting (1993)

Dr. Mak's research focuses on capital market research in accounting, financial analysts’ forecasts, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate restructuring, and earnings management. His work involves both individual and international collaborations with scholars in the UK, China, Latin America, and the US. His recent publications appear in high-quality journals such as British Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research, with topics including IFRS adoption in Europe and Latin America, corporate refocusing, and earnings conservatism.

His teaching portfolio includes leading and teaching modules such as Advanced Financial Statement Analysis, International Financial Statement Analysis, and Financial Statement Analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including MBA programs. He has also delivered teaching in overseas programs in China and Singapore.

Scientific Awards and Memberships:

• Member of the American Accounting Association (AAA)
• Member of the European Accounting Association (EAA)
• Member of the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)
• Member of Special Interest Groups in Corporate Governance and Financial Accounting and Reporting (BAFA)
• Member of the Programme Committee of the World Finance Conference
• Ad hoc referee for journals including British Accounting Review, Accounting & Business Research, and European Journal of Finance

Dr. Mak has supervised PhD and MPhil students to completion and currently leads a PhD supervision. He has held significant administrative roles, including Programme Director for MSc Investments (UK and Singapore) and MSc International Accounting & Finance. He also serves as a Resources Representative for the Department of Accounting & Finance and has contributed to curriculum review and admissions processes. He welcomes PhD applicants, particularly those with computer programming skills for textual analysis research.