Ming Lu

Ming Lu is a Lecturer of Accounting at the Anderson School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His professional focus spans financial accounting, personal finance, and taxation education. Lu earned his M.B.T. from the Leventhal School of Accounting at USC Marshall School of Business in 2000 and a B.A. in economics from UC Berkeley in 1999.

• Key Roles: Faculty Advisor for Beta Alpha Psi (accounting honor society), member of AICPA's Academic Champions program, and collaborator with Big 4 CPA firms' diversity initiatives

Lu's research interests align with practical applications in accounting education and community engagement. He actively promotes CPA certification through industry partnerships and student mentorship. His professional background includes work at Deloitte, KPMG, Northrop Grumman, and Merrill Lynch.

Scientific Awards:

• 2021 California Society of CPA's Outstanding Educator award

Lu contributes to community initiatives through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offering free tax services to low-income families. He maintains the educational YouTube channel "Accounting Is for You" to enhance student understanding of accounting careers.