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Dr. Qunfeng Liao is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the School of Business Administration, Oakland University, specializing in financial accounting, capital markets, and corporate governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Accounting with a minor in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her research focuses on environmental reporting, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and governance structures' impact on financial transparency and market outcomes. Dr. Liao has published in prestigious journals like Review of Accounting Studies and serves on the editorial board of International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Performance Evaluation.
Her notable awards include the 2025 Research Excellence Award from Oakland University and multiple SBA Journal Awards (2022–2024). Her work explores topics such as carbon emissions disclosure, board governance's role in mitigating analyst forecast errors, and family firm dynamics. Recent studies investigate the interplay between executive diversity and earnings management practices, as well as non-profit operational efficiency in healthcare sectors. Dr. Liao has advised no current students listed but maintains an active research agenda focused on transparency and accountability in corporate reporting.
- Awards: Over 10 awards including SBA Journal Awards (2019–2024) and the Distinguished Paper Award (2014).
- Advising/Grants: No formal student advisees listed; active in securing research fellowships like the 2022 URC Summer Research Fellowship.
- Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but collaborates with peers on interdisciplinary projects in accounting and governance.
