Xiaoli Guo

Xiaoli Guo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accountancy at the Nistler College of Business and Public Administration, University of North Dakota. She holds a PhD in Business Administration-Accounting from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Accounting Information Systems (AIS), data analytics, and related technologies including Power BI, Alteryx, Python, and R.

Research Interests: Her research centers on financial disclosure quality, audit quality, and the integration of emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence in accounting systems. She investigates how regulatory changes, auditor characteristics, and technological innovations impact financial reporting and auditing practices.

Publication Trends: Her recent work, accepted in leading accounting journals between 2023 and 2025, reflects a strong empirical focus on audit behavior, regulatory impacts, and technological transformation in accounting. These studies utilize natural experiments and large-scale data analysis to explore topics ranging from PCAOB regulations to blockchain-based auditing solutions.

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Advising and Grants: While specific PhD or master’s students are not listed, Dr. Guo teaches graduate-level courses such as ACCT506 and ACCT513, indicating involvement in mentoring advanced students. There is no mention of externally funded grants or research projects in the available information.

Labs and Teams: No formal research labs, centers, or collaborative teams are specified in the text. However, her collaborative publications suggest active research partnerships with colleagues across institutions.