Gary Chen

Gary Chen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Accountancy & MIS, DePaul University. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Northwestern University and dual master’s degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Research Interests: His work bridges accounting with corporate social responsibility, information systems, labor relations, and supply chain management, focusing on economic forces shaping accounting disclosures and decision-makers' information search. He has published in top journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Contemporary Accounting Research.

Scientific Awards:

• Dean’s Recognition for Outstanding Teaching at University of Illinois at Chicago
• FARS Excellence in Reviewing Award

Articles Overview: His publications analyze topics such as XBRL adoption's impact on financial transparency, CSR's role in information dynamics, tax incentives in hedge funds, and investor behavior in fast-paced markets. Key subfields span data privacy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Professional Involvement: Chen serves as a referee and conference discussant, with research nominated for best conference paper awards. He previously taught advanced financial accounting at the University of Illinois at Chicago.