Tan Hun Tong

Professor Tan Hun Tong is a Professor in the Division of Accounting at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), holding the UOB Chair in Banking. He is also Director of the Centre for Accounting & Auditing Research (CAAR). His academic journey includes a B. Acc (Honors) from NUS, M.A. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Michigan.

Research focuses on judgment and decision-making in accounting, leveraging psychological theories and experimentation. Key interests include preparers, users, and intermediaries of accounting information, and institutional/environmental influences on financial judgments.

His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Accounting, Organizations and Society, and Editor of Journal of International Accounting Research. Recent work spans critical audit matters, investor decision-making, and auditing standards, reflecting themes in behavioral accounting and regulatory impact.

• Awards:
• 2021 ABO Notable Lifetime Contribution Award
• Public Administration Medal (Silver, 2016)
• Nanyang Award for Research (2008)
• Long Service Awards (2015, 2019)

Advising and grants: No formal advisee list provided. Active in editorial and AAA committees, emphasizing professional standards and research advocacy.

Labs/Teams: Leads CAAR, focusing on accounting and auditing research. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects merging psychology with financial decision-making.