Holly Yang

Holly Yang is a tenured Associate Professor of Accounting and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU), serving as Co-Director of the School of Accountancy Research Centre (SOAR). Her research applies traditional and behavioral economic theories to corporate reporting and disclosure issues, aiming to bridge academic research with practitioner and regulatory relevance.

Dr. Yang's educational background includes:

• PhD in Accounting from Cornell University, US
• Master of Accounting from the University of Michigan, US
• BBA from National Taiwan University

Her research spans Corporate Reporting, Voluntary Disclosure, Capital Markets, and Behavioral Finance, examining financial reporting changes, mandatory-voluntary disclosure interactions, behavioral forecasting, sustainability reporting, and institutional investor dynamics. She explores how disclosure practices affect information environments and market efficiency.

Her publications reveal an evolution from traditional financial reporting (e.g., SFAS 142 impacts) toward behavioral and sustainability themes, consistently addressing disclosure consequences in capital markets with recurring focus on management forecasts and regulatory influences.

Dr. Yang has received numerous accolades:

• Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for Research Excellence (2015-2018, 2020-present)
• Dean’s List for SOA Curriculum Contribution (2019)
• SMU Faculty Contribution to Student Life Award (2017)
• AAA Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Outstanding Service Award (2016)
• SMU Most Promising Teacher Award Nominee (2015)
• SMU Most Outstanding Newcomer Teaching Award (2014)
• Global Initiatives Research Fund, The Wharton School (2012)
• Dean’s Research Fund, The Wharton School (2011 and 2013)

Academic Leadership:

• Doctoral Mentorship: REN Yusheng (SMU-ZJU DBA), HUANG Ying-Chi (PhD in Accounting)
• Research Funding: Dean's Research Fund (Wharton, 2011/2013), Global Initiatives Research Fund (Wharton, 2012)
• Committee Roles: University Research Committee for SMU Internal Grants (2019-present), The Accounting Review Editorial Board (2017-present)

Dr. Yang co-directs SOAR to advance accounting research and contributes to SMU Futures Thinking Group shaping university strategy through 2035.