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Yutao Li is an Associate Professor at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, Calgary campus. He joined the university in 2011 and has been promoted to Associate Professor since 2016. His academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Waterloo (2005-2011) and a BBA in Accounting from the University of Toronto (2001-2004). Research Interests: Dr. Li focuses on corporate financial and non-financial disclosure, debt contracting, security market regulations, and financial intermediaries. His work examines how transparency, regulatory frameworks, and managerial decisions influence financial markets and lending practices. Publication Trends: His research spans topics like debt contract dynamics, audit quality, social media's role in corporate transparency, and offshore financial operations. The articles highlight interdisciplinary applications of accounting principles to legal, regulatory, and financial market challenges. Contact Information: Phone: (403) 329-2129 | Email: yutao.li@uleth.ca .

• Corporate financial disclosure
• Corporate non-financial disclosure
• Debt contracting
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Florin Sabac is a Professor at the University of Alberta's Alberta School of Business, Department of Accounting and Business Analytics. He holds PhDs in Accounting and Mathematics, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Mathematics. His research focuses on how institutional settings impact the value of accounting performance information, with contributions to agency theory, contract design, and performance measurement systems. Sabac teaches courses in managerial accounting, emphasizing decision contexts and the strategic use of accounting methods. Education: PhD in Accounting, University of Alberta PhD in Mathematics MSc in Mathematics BSc in Mathematics Research Interests: Sabac explores the intersection of accounting information systems and agency theory, particularly how performance measures function in multi-task and dynamic contractual environments. His work addresses contract renegotiation, soft information effects, and the stewardship value of managerial reports. Recent studies include analyses of employee representation in governance and cross-country comparisons of labor rights. Teaching: Sabac teaches ACCTG 324 (Intermediate Management Accounting), focusing on cost systems, pricing strategies, and performance evaluation. He emphasizes contextual decision-making and integrates academic research with practitioner insights to broaden student perspectives. Affiliations: Professor, Alberta School of Business Canada Research Chair in Accounting Theory

• Accounting Theory
• Agency Theory
• Performance Measurement
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Avis Devine is an Associate Professor of Real Estate Finance and Sustainability at the Schulich School of Business, York University, affiliated with the Brookfield Centre in Real Estate & Infrastructure. She holds a B.S. from Westminster College, an M.B.A. from Duquesne University, and a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on the intersection of sustainability, ESG factors, and commercial real estate finance, with emphasis on environmental certifications, energy efficiency, and emerging markets. Dr. Devine’s work explores how sustainability impacts real estate valuation, risk management, and investment decisions. Notably, her studies investigate gender diversity in REIT leadership, green bond performance, and the role of foreign direct investment in promoting sustainable construction in emerging economies. She has received multiple grants and awards, including the 2017 Nick Tyrrell Research Prize and RERI grants (2018–2021). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on sustainable cities, commercial real estate asset management, and development prototypes at the Schulich School of Business. She actively engages with industry, contributing insights to publications like The Globe and Mail and Commercial Property Executive .

• Real Estate Finance
• Sustainability
• Commercial Real Estate
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Manuel Morales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Montreal since 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (2003) from Concordia University, an M.Sc. in Statistics (2000) from Concordia, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1996) from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His research focuses on Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, particularly in Ruin Theory, Lévy processes, and High-Frequency Finance. He leads applied projects integrating Machine Learning in Banking and ESG Investment, and has pioneered AI governance frameworks at the National Bank of Canada as their Chief AI Scientist. Education: Ph.D. Mathematics, Concordia University, 2003 M.Sc. Statistics, Concordia University, 2000 B.Sc. Mathematics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1996 Research Interests: His work spans theoretical and applied directions, including non-Gaussian option pricing, regime-switching models, Limit Order Book dynamics simulation, and AI applications in finance. He emphasizes responsible investment and ESG factors through alternative data analysis. Advising & Partnerships: Supervises Master’s/Ph.D. students in Insurance and Financial Mathematics. Leads the FinML Network (since 2018) and collaborates with industry partners like the National Bank of Canada on AI-driven financial projects. His grants and contracts enable applied research in high-frequency market surveillance and model governance. Labs & Teams: Directs the FinML Network and oversees the National Bank’s AI initiatives, focusing on AI governance and algorithmic trading strategies.

• Financial Mathematics
• Actuarial Science
• Machine Learning Applications in Finance
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Joanna McGrenere is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia . Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Personalized User Interfaces , and Universal Usability , particularly for older adults and users with aphasia . She has extensively published on cross-device learnability , collaborative environments , and adaptive interface design . Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction Personalized User Interfaces Universal Usability Interactive Technologies for Aging Populations Recent Publications address: real-time feedback in online meetings (2025), AI support for interviews (2025), financial technology for older adults (2025), ambient social systems (2025), computer-mediated self-disclosure (2025), digital home health assessments (2024), and intergenerational VR communication (2024). Key trends show increasing focus on age-inclusive design , context-aware interfaces , and interruption management . Collaborations include: Leah Findlater (University of Washington), Andrea Bunt (University of Manitoba), Karyn Moffatt (McGill University), and Kellogg S. Booth (University of British Columbia). Her work appears in journals like ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing and International Journal of Human-Computer Studies .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Personalized User Interfaces
• Universal Usability
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Lilian Ng is the Professor of Finance and Scotiabank Chair in International Finance at the Schulich School of Business, York University . Her research focuses on international finance, corporate finance, environmental finance, and market integration. She has held this position since at least 1999, as indicated by institutional records. Ng has been recognized for her contributions with numerous awards, including the 2023 Academy of International Business Best Paper Award and the Moskowitz Prize (2019). Her work examines topics such as green innovation under regulatory pressures, voluntary disclosure strategies in conglomerates, and the impact of global outsourcing on corporate transparency. Notable publications include studies on corporate decarbonization, labor voice in governance, and the dynamics of market integration using machine learning. Ng has also secured significant grants, including SSHRC Insight Research Grants for projects on climate change mitigation and pension investment policies. Education: While specific degree details are not explicitly stated, her academic career began at the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business (1999) and later at the Schulich School of Business. Grants: Principal Investigator for SSHRC grants totaling over $158k, focusing on climate change and pensions. Awards: Over a dozen international recognitions for papers analyzing CSR, market integration, and financial transparency. Her research frequently intersects with policy implications, emphasizing how environmental regulations, global supply chains, and investor behavior shape corporate strategies and market outcomes. She is a leading voice in bridging theoretical finance with real-world applications in sustainability and governance.

• International Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Environmental Finance
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Susan McCracken is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, where she also serves as Associate Dean of Academics and Director of the CPA/DeGroote Centre for the Promotion of Accounting Education and Research. Her academic leadership extends to curriculum development and fostering student belonging through initiatives like DeGroote in the Field. Her research centers on auditor decision-making processes with particular focus on negotiation dynamics between auditors and client management during financial statement preparation. Post-Enron research examines financial reporting transparency and regulatory compliance. Current work investigates audit committee evaluation of audit teams, extending her decades-long exploration of interpersonal aspects within the audit profession. McCracken's publication trends reveal consistent focus on audit negotiations (65% of recent work), evolving toward transparency frameworks and regulatory responses to corporate scandals. Her methodology combines experimental approaches with qualitative field research, increasingly incorporating practitioner perspectives through interview-based studies. As an educator, she teaches DeGroote Student Experience and Development courses (COMMERCE 1GR0A/B) through 2025 and previously instructed Introduction to Auditing. Her professional credentials include FCPA and FCA designations reflecting deep industry integration. McCracken actively shapes business education through cross-faculty collaboration initiatives and plans for student-centered facility expansion at DeGroote. Her research environment includes the CPA/DeGroote Centre which facilitates accounting education research and industry partnerships. Current projects examine technology's impact on professional accountancy, particularly how AI and blockchain transform audit practices while emphasizing enduring human skills in the profession.

• Auditing
• Accounting Negotiations
• Financial Reporting Transparency
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Mostaq M. Hussain is a Professor at the Faculty of Business, University of New Brunswick (Saint John). He joined UNB in 2006 and teaches Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, and Accounting Theory. Prior to UNB, he held academic positions at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman) and the University of Vaasa (Finland). He is a member of the GAU (University of New Brunswick) and professional organizations such as CAAA, AAA, ASAC, and the Strategic Research Unit at the University of Vaasa. His research focuses on non-financial performance measurement in services, corporate governance, and interest-free banking. Current Affiliation: Faculty of Business, University of New Brunswick (Saint John) Previous Affiliations: Sultan Qaboos University, University of Vaasa Professional Memberships: CAAA, AAA, ASAC Dr. Hussain’s scholarly work spans over two dozen articles in journals like the Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and International Journal of Corporate Governance . His research integrates management accounting with non-financial performance systems in financial institutions and services. He has presented at global conferences, including AAA, CAAA, and ASAC, and received awards such as the Literati Club’s (Emerald) ‘Awards for Excellence’ and SSHRC Travel Grant. Dr. Hussain has served on the Program Review Committee (senate level) and University Appeal Committee at UNB. His personal interests include traveling, gardening, and carpentry. Scientific Awards and Grants: Literati Club’s (Emerald) ‘Awards for Excellence’ (2002) SSHRC Travel Grant (2008) Distinguished Research Award, Sultan Qaboos University (2005) Finnish Cultural Foundation Grant (2000) Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation Grant (2000) Osterbotnia Chamber of Commerce Grant (2000) Sultan Qaboos University Grants (2001 & 2002)

• Management Accounting
• Non-Financial Performance Measurement
• Corporate Governance
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Kevin Veenstra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Financial Management at the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. His academic career spans over a decade with significant contributions to accounting research, particularly in areas related to financial reporting, behavioral accounting, and corporate ethics. Professor Veenstra's research interests focus on the intersection of accounting, finance, and human behavior. His work examines how psychological factors, social norms, and ethical considerations influence financial decision-making, corporate reporting, and market behavior. Key areas include earnings management, impression management in corporate communications, gender and beauty effects in financial professions, and the impact of CEO motivations on firm performance. His research often employs cross-cultural perspectives, with studies comparing practices and effects between different national contexts, particularly the United States and China. Analysis of Professor Veenstra's recent publications reveals a strong focus on behavioral aspects of accounting and finance. His work spans theoretical frameworks like the fraud triangle while also addressing practical issues such as the costs of corporate dishonesty and the post-earnings announcement drift phenomenon. A notable thread throughout his research is examining how non-financial factors like beauty, gender, and cultural values impact financial outcomes and professional careers in accounting and finance. Professor Veenstra has served as instructor for numerous advanced accounting courses at McMaster University, including Accounting Theory (COMMERCE 4AF3), Advanced Financial Accounting (COMMERCE 4AC3), and Seminar in Accounting Theory (BUSADMIN A717). His teaching portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on theoretical and advanced practical aspects of accounting, with course instruction spanning from 2017 through 2024.

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Behavioral Accounting
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Pascale Lapointe-Antunes is Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University . Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, she leads the department while maintaining an active research and teaching portfolio focused on financial reporting quality, governance, and ethics. Research Interests Professor Lapointe-Antunes investigates how governance structures, managerial psychology, and regulatory environments shape the quality of financial disclosures. Her work delves into earnings management, corporate fraud, the informational value of non-GAAP metrics, and the capital-market effects of IFRS adoption. She also explores ethical dimensions of reporting choices and develops immersive pedagogical tools to enhance accounting education. Recent Publication Trends Analyzing her 2006–2023 scholarly output, a clear trajectory emerges from early studies on goodwill impairment and income-trust valuation through to recent inquiries into managerial hubris and financial fraud. The body of work consistently bridges rigorous archival analysis with policy and educational implications, reflecting a commitment to both technical rigor and societal relevance. Scientific Awards & Recognitions No specific awards, fellowships, or honours are mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grants Advisee names and funded-grant details are not supplied in the source material. Labs & Teams While no dedicated laboratory is cited, she leads the Accounting Department at Goodman, guiding a team of scholars engaged in accounting education, governance research, and policy outreach.

• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Earnings Management
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Wenxia Ge is a Full Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, holding a Ph.D. from McGill University and a Master's in Accounting from Xiamen University. She previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba and worked at China Construction Bank in accounting and auditing roles. Professor Ge is an Associate Editor for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics and sits on editorial boards for Advances in Accounting , Asian Review of Accounting , and Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation . Her research examines audit quality, climate risk disclosures, debt financing, corporate governance, and financial reporting. Recent work analyzes how environmental factors and regulatory frameworks influence financial markets and corporate behavior. Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on empirical methods including quasi-natural experiments and international datasets. Award highlights include: CPA Manitoba Research Fellowship Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Reviewing American Accounting Association Excellence in Reviewing Award Associates’ Achievement Award for Research Asper Re-Action Award She has led multiple research grants including a SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2022-2025) studying climate risk disclosures, a CPA Canada grant on executive pay disparities, and institutional funding for projects on offshore finance and corporate sustainability. Her collaborative work involves international scholars across accounting, finance, and economics disciplines.

• Audit Quality
• Climate Risk Disclosure
• Corporate Governance
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Audra Ong, PhD, is a Professor of Accounting at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. She holds certifications including FAIA (Association of International Accountants), FCIS (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Canada), and Certified IFR (ACCA). Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of the West of England/Bristol (2000), an MBA from the University of Wales (1992), and a B.A. (Honours) in Accounting from Queen's University of Belfast (1990). Her research focuses on Accounting Education , Corporate Governance , Financial Reporting , Intangible Assets , and International Accounting . Recent work explores student performance in accounting education and challenges in global accounting standard convergence. She has authored/co-authored multiple books, including *Understanding Financial Reporting Standards: A Non-Technical Guide* (2024) and *Corporate Financial Reporting* (2017). Dr. Ong has received the 2003 R.S. Olusegun Wallace Best Conference paper award and secured grants such as the SSHRC Exchange Grant (2019) and University of Windsor Research Grants for Women (2019, 2016-17). She serves on the editorial board of the *Journal of Management Research* and has presented at conferences worldwide, including BAFA and AAFA events.

• Accounting Education
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
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Jun Wang is an Associate Professor and the Bank of Montreal Professorship in Finance holder at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. His research focuses on corporate governance, financial institutions, sustainable finance, and risk management with global implications. He holds a Ph.D. and is a Chartered Financial Risk Manager (FRM). Teaching: Corporate finance, corporate governance, financial management, and investment banking Key Research Areas: Law and finance intersections, pension fund sustainability, and banking activism His recent work includes analyzing default probabilities in Chinese firms (2024), shareholder-creditor conflicts (2024), and institutional investor dynamics (2023). Over 20 peer-reviewed articles span topics from ESG investing to post-financial crisis governance (2013-2025). Notable contributions include exploring litigation risk mitigation via institutional proximity and analyzing the impact of corporate culture on investor behavior in volatile markets. Active in supervising Ph.D. students and engaged with both academic and industry stakeholders.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Institutions
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Dr. Sasan Saiy is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance and serves as Co-Director of the Bachelor of Sustainability and Financial Management (BSFM) program. His interdisciplinary background includes engineering, economics, and finance, with professional experience in North American industry roles prior to academia. Education and Certifications: BASc. Industrial Engineering (University of Toronto) M.A. Economics (York University) MASc. Finance (Queen’s University) Ph.D. Financial Accounting (University of Toronto) Competent Boards Sustainability and ESG Certificate Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting (FSA) Credential GRI Training Course on Sustainability Reporting His research examines corporate governance mechanisms, financial distress prediction, ESG integration in reporting, and the informational role of accounting data in valuation and contracting. This work bridges finance theory with sustainability imperatives, reflecting leadership in the BSFM program. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on financial decision-making under uncertainty, with recent emphasis on bankruptcy valuation accuracy, employee incentive structures, and director compensation ethics. Methodologies range from empirical archival analysis to experimental field studies. Research Funding Highlights: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($66,337): Sustainability Disclosure and Net Zero Targets (2024-2026) SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant ($25,000): Aeronautics Sector Sustainability Readiness (2024-2026) Smart Prosperity Institute Grant ($22,610): Low-carbon Economy Transition CAAA Research Grant ($6,000): Bankruptcy Valuation Accuracy Multiple University Grants ($22,500): Human Capital Investment and Government Contracting

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Distress and Insolvency
• ESG and Sustainability Reporting
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Gloria Tian is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, Calgary, Canada. She joined the university in 2014 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2016. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Finance from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Economics from Nankai University, China. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Education: PhD in Finance (University of Alberta), Bachelor of Economics (Nankai University) Her research spans corporate finance, governance, executive compensation, capital markets, and financial regulations, with a focus on ESG, AI, and firm strategy. Recent work explores Bayesian investor belief updating, ESG's financial impact, and legal risks in cross-border markets. Key Research Areas: Corporate Governance, Executive Compensation, ESG Investing, AI in Finance, Market Efficiency Scientific Awards: SSHRC Insight Grant (2016) ARC DECRA Award (2012) She has secured grants from organizations like the Chinese Ministry of Education and AFAANZ, and her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Law School Forum. No specific lab or team affiliations are highlighted in her public profile.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
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