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YUE Heng is a Full-time Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), holding dual roles as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Programme Director of the SMU Tsinghua Joint Master of Science in CFO Leadership. He joined SMU in 2015 after teaching at Peking University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Management from the Guanghua School of Management. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. His research focuses on corporate governance, earnings management, voluntary disclosure in emerging markets, and capital market dynamics. Notable contributions include studies on tunneling through intercorporate loans, political corruption impacts on reporting quality, and cultural influences on corporate risk-taking. His work has been published in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and The Accounting Review . Honors include the Liyining Research Award (2013) and the ICBC Economic Scholar Award (2011). He advises doctoral students in accounting and has contributed to curriculum development in executive education programs. His current research explores green transition challenges, audit quality in anti-corruption contexts, and information asymmetry in emerging markets. Key Research Themes: Corporate Governance Failures, Financial Transparency, Political Economy of Accounting, Emerging Market Financial Systems Teaching Areas: Advanced Financial Accounting, CFO Leadership, Financial Statement Analysis

• Corporate Governance
• Earnings Management
• Voluntary Disclosure
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Dr. CHEN Xia is a Full-time Faculty member and Lee Kong Chian Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She serves as Director of the SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) Program and Recruiting Co-ordinator for the School of Accountancy. Her research focuses on institutional investors, financial analysts, family firms, and earnings restatements, with publications in top-tier journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: PhD in Accounting, University of Chicago, US MBA, University of Chicago, US M.A. in Accounting, Tsinghua University, China B.S. in Management Information System, Tsinghua University, China Dr. Chen’s research interests span corporate governance, auditing, tax aggressiveness, and family firm dynamics. Her work explores how institutional investors and analysts impact corporate disclosures, and the governance mechanisms within family-controlled enterprises. Her awards include the Charles Horngren Fellowship and Deloitte & Touche Doctoral Fellowship. She actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles at European Accounting Review and peer reviews for major journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis . Dr. Chen advises several PhD and DBA candidates in accounting, focusing on empirical research methodologies. She also oversees collaborative academic programs between SMU and ZJU.

• Institutional Investors
• Financial Analysts
• Family Firms
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Dr. Young Jun CHO is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Singapore Management University (SMU), School of Accountancy. He joined SMU in 2011 after completing his PhD at Cornell University. His research focuses on financial reporting, voluntary disclosures, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting. He teaches financial accounting, financial accounting for law, and financial statement analysis at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: PhD in Management (Accounting), Cornell University, US MS in Management, Cornell University, US MS in Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US MBA, Yonsei University, South Korea BA, Yonsei University, South Korea His research interests include the interplay between corporate disclosures, managerial incentives, and market efficiency. Recent work examines XBRL adoption, green supply chain disclosures, and the impact of segment reporting on internal capital markets. He has been recognized with awards such as the School of Accountancy Research Award (2012) and the Lee Foundation Fellowship (2011). Dr. CHO's publications span top accounting journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Accounting Research. His grants and advising contributions are integral to the School of Accountancy's strategic priorities in Corporate Reporting & Disclosure and Sustainable Living initiatives.

• Financial Reporting
• Voluntary Disclosures
• Corporate Governance
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Associate Professor Yun Lou is a Full-time Faculty member and Associate Dean (Research) at the School of Accountancy (SOA), Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a PhD in Accounting from London Business School (2012). Her research focuses on debt contracting mechanisms and corporate disclosure strategies, with publications in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Management Science . She teaches courses on Accounting Thought, Governance, and Financial Statement Analysis. Education : PhD in Accounting, London Business School, 2012 Research Interests : Examines how corporate disclosure practices interact with debt contracts, exploring topics like litigation disclosures' impact on bond terms, accounting quality's role in debt markets, and governance mechanisms driving transparency. Her work bridges accounting information systems, executive compensation, and financial intermediation challenges. Awards : Tier 2 Academic Research Fund (AcRF), MOE Singapore SMU School of Accountancy Research Award (2018 and 2020) Grants & Advising : Guides PhD candidates in accounting research, including Cao Huijing (DBA) and Zhao Yuan (PhD). Her research is supported by Singapore's Ministry of Education funding. Labs/Teams : Contributes to SMU's strategic priorities in Digital Transformation and Sustainable Living through research on corporate governance frameworks and financial reporting innovations.

• Debt Contracting
• Corporate Disclosure
• Financial Reporting Quality
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Guoman She is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. Previously, he held an Assistant Professorship at the University of Hong Kong. He earned his PhD in Accounting from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2020) and a Bachelor of Economics from Sun Yat-Sen University (2013). His research focuses on inter-firm contracts, supply chain management, and the strategic use of financial/non-financial disclosures. He has published in top journals like Journal of Accounting Research and Management Science . His work addresses topics such as ESG in supply chains, cybersecurity disclosure timing, and government procurement's impact on climate actions. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Teaching interests include Financial Accounting. He holds no listed advisees or part-time roles.

• Inter-firm Contracts
• Supply Chain Management
• Financial Disclosure
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Dr. CHENG Qiang serves as the Dean and Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University's School of Accountancy. He joined SMU in 2011 as Associate Dean (Research) and has held leadership roles including President of the Chinese Accounting Professors' Association of North America. His academic journey includes degrees from Tsinghua University (BS, BE, MS) and a PhD in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research focuses on voluntary disclosure, family ownership dynamics, corporate governance, and digitalization's impact on financial reporting. Key areas include ESG disclosure, tax aggressiveness in family firms, and analyst behavior's influence on corporate innovation. His work frequently explores how governance structures and executive incentives shape financial decisions. Publications emphasize empirical analyses in top journals like The Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Economics. Recent work addresses blockchain applications, AI's market impact, and environmental litigation spillovers. He has advised numerous doctoral candidates across SMU's DBA and PhD programs. Recognitions include SMU's Most Outstanding Faculty Awards (2013-2014) and the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship. He currently serves on the AAA Research Committee and previously led ISCA's Research Committee. His career bridges academia and practice through editorial roles and industry engagement.

• Corporate Governance
• Financial Reporting
• ESG Disclosure
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GOH Beng Wee is a Full-Time Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Accountancy , Singapore Management University (SMU). He joined SMU in 2002 after working as a banking supervision officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Education: PhD in Management (Accounting), Georgia Institute of Technology, US Bachelor of Accountancy (with Honours), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Professional Affiliation: Chartered Accountant (Singapore) Research Interests: Dr. Goh investigates corporate governance, internal controls, financial reporting quality, tax reporting, fair value accounting, audit quality, and sustainability disclosures. His work bridges regulatory frameworks (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SFAS 157) with practical implications for firm efficiency and market dynamics. Publications: His research appears in top journals like The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and Review of Accounting Studies , with recent focus on big data analytics, key audit matters, and peer effects in disclosures. Scientific Awards: Most Outstanding Newcomer Award, SMU (2009) Most Promising Researcher Award, SMU (2008) Sing Lun Fellowship (2012) Commendation Medal, National Day Awards (2013) Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2015-19) Service: Ad hoc reviewer for major accounting journals and conferences, including AAA Annual Meetings. Students: Co-Research Advisor to TANG Xiaohong (SMU-ZJU DBA program).

• Corporate Governance
• Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting Quality
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Lu Jingfeng is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the National University of Singapore. His research focuses on Auctions/Procurement, Contests, Mechanism Design, and Empirics on Auctions, Contests, and Matching. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization since 2015. His research interests center around strategic interactions in competitive environments. Key areas include: Optimal auction design with risk-averse bidders Mechanism design with private information acquisition Contest theory with complex prize structures Empirical analysis of bidding behavior Dynamic and multi-stage competition models Recent articles highlight advancements in: Dynamic contest theory (2023-2025) Nonlinear pricing mechanisms (2022) Information acquisition in auctions (2021-2022) Team competition structures (2024) Risk behavior in procurement auctions (2023) Sabotage effects in multi-battle contests (2024) His work has been published in leading journals including Games and Economic Behavior , RAND Journal of Economics , Journal of Economic Theory , and Economic Inquiry .

• Auctions/Procurement
• Contests
• Mechanism Design
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ZANG Yoonseok is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Singapore Management University (SMU), School of Accountancy. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley (2003), an MPA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BBA from Seoul National University. A Certified Public Accountant (Delaware, USA), he previously served as a Junior Economist at the Bank of Korea. Education: PhD in Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley, US MPA in Accounting, University of Texas, US BBA in Business Administration, Seoul National University, South Korea CPA (US) Research Focus: ZANG's work centers on empirical financial accounting and auditing, with emphasis on standard-setting issues, audit quality dynamics, and the impact of accounting disclosures on financial markets. His research explores both U.S. and international contexts, addressing topics like voluntary disclosure effects, audit committee roles, and geographic proximity’s influence on audit outcomes. He also investigates strategic behaviors such as opinion shopping and auditor selection biases. Publications Trends: His articles often analyze audit market competition, the consequences of auditor-client relationships, and regulatory compliance effects. Key themes include how auditor independence, geographic factors, and corporate governance structures shape audit quality and financial reporting practices. Awards: Nominee, AAA/Deloitte Wildman Medal Award (2011) Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship for Research Excellence (2010) Most Outstanding Faculty Award (Research), SMU School of Accountancy (2009) Advising & Grants: While specific student names aren’t listed, his editorial roles and grant activities are reflected in his ongoing contributions to The Accounting Review and his involvement in SMU’s Research Workshop Coordination (2004-2006, 2012-2014). He serves on the editorial board of The Accounting Review and has been an ad hoc reviewer for top journals. Labs/Teams: Active in SMU’s School of Accountancy research community, contributing to collaborative projects in auditing and financial reporting standards through institutional affiliations and editorial engagements.

• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Standard Setting
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Dr. An-Ping LIN is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at Singapore Management University's School of Accountancy (SOA). He joined SMU in 2015 after earning his PhD in Accounting from Arizona State University. He holds a CPA license in Colorado, USA, and has taught financial and managerial accounting at both Arizona State University and SMU. His research focuses on credit ratings, earnings management, financial analysts, and voluntary disclosure, with notable contributions to understanding analyst performance dynamics and corporate information environments. Dr. LIN's educational background includes a PhD in Accounting (Arizona State University), an MS in Banking (National Chengchi University, Taiwan), and a BBA in Accounting (National Taiwan University, Taiwan). His work has been recognized with awards such as the Dean’s List of Teaching Excellence (2017–2023) and the MSc in Management Best Instructor Award (2023). His research explores cross-industry knowledge sharing, audit quality, and the impact of social skills on analyst performance. Recent studies include examining green innovation's dual financial and environmental impacts and analyzing CFO gaps in corporate information environments. His findings frequently bridge accounting practices with broader economic and social factors. Dr. LIN actively contributes to academic discourse through reviewing roles at top journals like the European Accounting Review and AAA FARS. His teaching excellence spans introductory courses to specialized topics, reflecting his dual commitment to education and research.

• Credit Ratings
• Earnings Management
• Financial Analysts
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Holly Yang is a tenured Associate Professor of Accounting and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU), serving as Co-Director of the School of Accountancy Research Centre (SOAR). Her research applies traditional and behavioral economic theories to corporate reporting and disclosure issues, aiming to bridge academic research with practitioner and regulatory relevance. Dr. Yang's educational background includes: PhD in Accounting from Cornell University, US Master of Accounting from the University of Michigan, US BBA from National Taiwan University Her research spans Corporate Reporting, Voluntary Disclosure, Capital Markets, and Behavioral Finance, examining financial reporting changes, mandatory-voluntary disclosure interactions, behavioral forecasting, sustainability reporting, and institutional investor dynamics. She explores how disclosure practices affect information environments and market efficiency. Her publications reveal an evolution from traditional financial reporting (e.g., SFAS 142 impacts) toward behavioral and sustainability themes, consistently addressing disclosure consequences in capital markets with recurring focus on management forecasts and regulatory influences. Dr. Yang has received numerous accolades: Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for Research Excellence (2015-2018, 2020-present) Dean’s List for SOA Curriculum Contribution (2019) SMU Faculty Contribution to Student Life Award (2017) AAA Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Outstanding Service Award (2016) SMU Most Promising Teacher Award Nominee (2015) SMU Most Outstanding Newcomer Teaching Award (2014) Global Initiatives Research Fund, The Wharton School (2012) Dean’s Research Fund, The Wharton School (2011 and 2013) Academic Leadership: Doctoral Mentorship: REN Yusheng (SMU-ZJU DBA), HUANG Ying-Chi (PhD in Accounting) Research Funding: Dean's Research Fund (Wharton, 2011/2013), Global Initiatives Research Fund (Wharton, 2012) Committee Roles: University Research Committee for SMU Internal Grants (2019-present), The Accounting Review Editorial Board (2017-present) Dr. Yang co-directs SOAR to advance accounting research and contributes to SMU Futures Thinking Group shaping university strategy through 2035.

• Corporate Reporting
• Voluntary Disclosure
• Capital Markets
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Ofir Gefen is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. He previously worked at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Accounting and Finance and as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman in Singapore. His research focuses on empirical corporate finance, financial accounting, and entrepreneurship, emphasizing field experiments and randomized controlled trials as primary methodologies. Dr. Gefen holds a PhD from NUS (2022), an LL.M. and LL.B. from Reichman University (Israel), and completed a legal clerkship at HFN law firm in Israel. His teaching interests include 'Accounting for Decision Makers.' Research highlights include analyzing startup preferences for investor credentials (e.g., CPA licenses) and exploring voluntary disclosures' role in revealing startup culture. His experimental studies often involve large-scale randomized trials with high response rates, such as sending 13,358 emails to U.S. startups to assess investor credential impacts. Key contributions address questions like: Do startups favor foreign investors beyond liability considerations? How do green/neutral/brown funding sources influence entrepreneurial choices? And how do gender dynamics affect investor selection in startups?

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
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Prof David Mitchell Reeb is a distinguished academic at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, where he serves as Head of the Accounting Department and Director of Business Doctoral Programs. He holds the prestigious Mr. and Mrs. Lin Jo Yan Professorship with dual appointments in both accounting and finance. Dr. Reeb is also recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Asian Bureau of Finance and Economic Research (ABFER) and a Fellow at the Academy of International Business (AIB). Dr. Reeb's research spans multiple domains within business and finance, with particular focus on founding-family ownership, disclosure of corporate innovation, and the organization of accounting firms. His scholarly work has been published in top-tier journals including the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Accounting Review, Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Management Science. His research has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 5,000 citations in Web of Science and 17,000+ on Google Scholar. His work has been featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, The Economist, Forbes, and the Financial Times, and he has been interviewed by major media outlets including CNN, Comcast, and Bloomberg TV. Dr. Reeb's scholarly contributions have earned him notable recognition. His 2003 study on founding-family firms ranks among the 20 most cited articles in the Journal of Finance of all time. Similarly, his 2004 research on accounting report integrity stands as the most highly cited paper in the Journal of Accounting and Economics for that year. More recently, his 2015 research on "Missing R&D" was identified as the 5th most cited paper among the top accounting journals that year. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on corporate governance, innovation, and family business dynamics. His work on dual-class shares, family ownership, and minority investor returns (2025) continues his exploration of governance structures, while his research on shadow trading (2021) addresses important regulatory concerns. Dr. Reeb's field experiments on startup demand for accounting expertise (2024) showcase his innovative methodological approaches to understanding business phenomena. One of the 20 most cited articles in the Journal of Finance of all time (2003 study on founding-family firms) Most highly cited paper in the Journal of Accounting and Economics in 2004 (research on accounting report integrity) 5th most cited paper among the top 3 journals in accounting in 2015 (research on "Missing R&D") As Director of Business Doctoral Programs at NUS Business School, Dr. Reeb plays a significant role in mentoring the next generation of business scholars. His teaching interests span corporate finance, financial management, international finance, and multinational accounting issues. His extensive publication record and high citation counts suggest substantial research funding and grant support throughout his career, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided information.

• Founding-family Ownership
• Disclosure of Corporate Innovation
• Shadow Insider Trading
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Dr. Rachel Xi Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the National University of Singapore (NUS Business School). She holds a Ph.D. and B.S. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and previously worked as an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs. Her research focuses on corporate stakeholder information dynamics, institutional investors, governance, financial disclosure, and capital markets. She teaches ACC3705 Valuation and actively publishes on topics such as climate risk hedging, regulatory impacts, and greenwashing. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical corporate finance challenges. Education Ph.D. in Accounting, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2021) B.S. in Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Research Interests Dr. Zhang examines how information flows among shareholders, managers, boards, and capital providers. Key themes include institutional investor behavior, governance incentives, climate-related financial disclosures, and market responses to regulatory changes. Her work often addresses real-world implications of transparency and accountability in financial systems. Teaching She instructs ACC3705 Valuation, focusing on valuation methodologies and financial decision-making in dynamic markets. Recent Research Trends Her publications emphasize climate risk mitigation strategies, regulatory inaction costs, and greenwashing detection through earnings call analysis. She explores how real-time market data and disclosure practices influence corporate behavior and investor decisions. Labs/Teams Affiliated with NUS Business School research initiatives on corporate governance and sustainable finance.

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Banking
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WANG Rencheng is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Programme Director of the PhD in Accounting Programme at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for Research Excellence. Previously, he taught at the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne, and earned his PhD from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of accounting and finance, particularly corporate disclosure, capital markets, labor markets, audit quality, and sustainability reporting. Education: PhD in Accounting, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Master of Accounting, University of Michigan BBA and BS, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Research Interests: WANG explores voluntary disclosure mechanisms, labor market dynamics, and their implications for corporate governance and financial reporting quality. His work examines how institutional investors, digitalization, and executive compensation influence reporting practices. He also investigates audit quality, information asymmetry, and the role of media in shaping financial transparency. Awards and Recognition: Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for Research Excellence (2019–2021, 2021–2023) SMU School of Accountancy Research Award: Most Outstanding Researcher (2021, 2023) Best Paper Award at AFAANZ Annual Conference (2016, 2020, 2023) AAA/Deloitte/J. Michael Cook Doctoral Consortium Participant (2012) Advising and Grants: WANG advises PhD students YU Lei and LIU Weiqi. He serves on the AAA Annual Meeting Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Co-Coordinator, SMU School of Accountancy PhD Program Committee, and the Early Career Researchers Support Network (ECRSN). His research has been supported by grants related to corporate governance and financial reporting innovation. Labs and Teams: His research lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies combining accounting with behavioral finance, legal frameworks, and digital technologies. Collaborative projects involve global partnerships to address modern challenges in financial transparency and audit practices.

• Accounting and Finance
• Corporate Disclosure
• Capital Markets
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