GOH Beng Wee

GOH Beng Wee is a Full-Time Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU). He joined SMU in 2002 after working as a banking supervision officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

• Education:
  • PhD in Management (Accounting), Georgia Institute of Technology, US
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (with Honours), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Professional Affiliation: Chartered Accountant (Singapore)

Research Interests: Dr. Goh investigates corporate governance, internal controls, financial reporting quality, tax reporting, fair value accounting, audit quality, and sustainability disclosures. His work bridges regulatory frameworks (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SFAS 157) with practical implications for firm efficiency and market dynamics.

Publications: His research appears in top journals like The Accounting Review, Contemporary Accounting Research, and Review of Accounting Studies, with recent focus on big data analytics, key audit matters, and peer effects in disclosures.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Most Outstanding Newcomer Award, SMU (2009)
  • Most Promising Researcher Award, SMU (2008)
  • Sing Lun Fellowship (2012)
  • Commendation Medal, National Day Awards (2013)
  • Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2015-19)
• Service: Ad hoc reviewer for major accounting journals and conferences, including AAA Annual Meetings.
• Students: Co-Research Advisor to TANG Xiaohong (SMU-ZJU DBA program).