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Heemin Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Stan Ross Department of Accountancy at the Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York (CUNY). His academic appointment focuses on accounting disciplines, and he teaches Cost Accounting (ACC 3200) across multiple semesters from 2018 to 2025. He actively contributes to departmental governance as ACC 3200 Course Coordinator and Workshop Organizer.
Dr. Lee's educational background includes:
- PhD in Accounting from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business (2017)
- MS in Statistics from Yonsei University (2011)
- BBA in Statistics from Yonsei University (2009)
His research critically examines regulatory frameworks and corporate behavior, with emphasis on financial reporting quality, internal controls, and whistleblowing mechanisms. He investigates how media freedom shapes corporate information environments and how anti-corruption laws impact geographic disclosure transparency. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world regulatory challenges, particularly in SEC rulemaking processes and corporate governance structures.
Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on regulatory impacts in capital markets. Key themes include the unintended consequences of anti-corruption legislation on corporate transparency, institutional investors' role as information intermediaries, and the efficacy of whistleblower provisions in fraud deterrence. His work consistently applies empirical methods to evaluate how legal frameworks influence corporate disclosure practices and market efficiency.
Dr. Lee has received significant recognition including:
- Eugene M. Lang Junior Faculty Research Fellowship Award (2023)
- Irving Weinstein Distinguished Scholar Award (2021)
- Curriculum Innovation Award from EY (2021)
- Best Conference Paper at the 2019 MIT Asia Conference in Accounting
- Multiple University of Chicago PhD fellowships (2012-2015)
- Best Master's Dissertation Award from Yonsei University (2011)
As a doctoral faculty member, he mentors PhD students through pre-workshops and course coordination. His research is funded by competitive grants including:
- Media freedom and the corporate information environment (PSC-CUNY, $3,283.38, 2019-2022)
- Academic Research in SEC Rulemaking (PSC-CUNY, $3,384, 2018-2019)
- Institutional Investors as Information Suppliers (Eugene Lang Fellowship, $7,489, 2023)
Dr. Lee actively shapes the accounting discipline through service as journal reviewer (Journal of Accounting Research, Management Science), conference track organizer (AAA Annual Meeting), and committee member for sustainability curriculum development. His collaborations span institutions including the University of Chicago and international research partners.
