Mary Li Zhi Ma

Mary Li Zhi Ma is an Associate Professor of Financial Accounting at York University's School of Administrative Studies. She holds dual CPA licenses (U.S. and China) and obtained her PhD from the University of Hong Kong. Her research specializes in financial reporting, auditing, banking, macro-economy, and information technology, with publications in top-tier journals.

Her work examines critical intersections between accounting practices and systemic financial risk, including banking stability, bankruptcy prediction, and corporate governance. Recent publications focus on macro-level banking risks and international diversification strategies.