Siming Liu

Dr. Siming Liu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accountancy and Finance at Brunel University, where he has been employed since 2013 and was promoted in 2019. His academic journey began with a BSc in Management from Singapore, followed by an MSc in Finance and Accounting and a PhD in Economics from Brunel University.

• PhD, Economics (2014), Brunel University
• MSc, Finance and Accounting (2013), Brunel University
• BSc, Management (Singapore)

Liu's research spans accounting, finance, and health economics, focusing on financial reporting quality across firm sizes, SME accounting regulations, corporate culture effects, insider trading dynamics, strategic flexibility, cost stickiness, and health-related quality of life metrics. His work in accounting policy has been cited in policy papers and 3* journals.

His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary reach, covering topics from SME financial reporting to high-energy astrophysics. Articles in Journal of the International Council for Small Business and Journal of Corporate Finance highlight his dual expertise in finance and health economics.

• 2025: Advancing cash flow prediction models for UK private companies
• 2024: Linking corruption to insider trading and cost structure adaptability
• 2023-2022: Contributions to gamma-ray astronomy through the LHAASO collaboration

Liu's academic service includes leading the MSc Finance and Accounting program, designing the BSc Accountancy curriculum, and serving as accreditation leader for ACCA, ICAEW, and CIMA. He bridges academic theory with industry practice through his auditing experience at KPMG and ACCA certification.