Wei Zhang

Wei Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Isenberg School of Management. He focuses on auditor regulation, auditing practices, corporate governance, and internal audit dynamics. His work examines regulatory enforcement mechanisms and their impact on audit quality and corporate accountability.

• PhD, Arizona State University (2019)
• MAcc, City University of New York (2013)
• BBA & BA, Nanchang University (2005)

His research investigates how regulatory policies influence auditor behavior, legal liability exposure, and financial reporting quality. Notable studies include analyses of PCAOB enforcement effectiveness and the implications of audit interference rules. He has received prestigious awards such as the PwC Inquires Grant (2020, 2023) and the AAA Auditing Section Best Paper Award.

• Awards: Multiple grants and recognitions for auditing research excellence
• Teaching: Financial Accounting and Auditing courses

Zhang's research bridges regulatory frameworks and practical auditing challenges, contributing to debates on audit quality improvement and corporate governance structures.