Timothy Wang

Dr. Timothy Wang is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney, specializing in financial accounting and critical accounting theory. His research bridges linguistic insights with accounting practices and explores corporate bankruptcy prediction through statistical and machine learning methods. He has been recognized for teaching excellence, including multiple Dean’s Citations for Tutoring and nominations for Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Education: Timothy holds degrees in linguistics and accounting, blending interdisciplinary expertise into his academic work.

Research Interests: His work examines accounting as a linguistic construct, analyzing its role in financial crises (e.g., 2007-2008 crisis via Saussurean semiotics), and developing predictive models for corporate failures using advanced statistical techniques. Recent projects include analyzing China’s financial distress patterns and Italy’s private company failures.

Publications: Timothy’s research has appeared in journals like European Accounting Review and Critical Perspectives on Accounting, focusing on governance, integrated reporting, and crisis analysis.

Grants: He led a 2021 grant exploring Australia’s Modern Slavery Act operationalization. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches linking accounting theory with practical financial analytics.