Xiaolu Xu

Xiaolu Xu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting & Finance at University of Massachusetts Boston's College of Management. Her research focuses on auditor behavior, internal control, financial reporting, and corporate social responsibility. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Business Finance and Accounting and Advances in Accounting.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting, Syracuse University (2013)
• MA in Economics, Binghamton University (2008)
• BS in Management, Nanjing Audit University (2005)

Xu’s research examines how audit pricing and internal control weaknesses interact with corporate governance structures. She investigates the impact of technological peer pressure on auditing decisions and how corporate social responsibility influences auditor-client relationships. Her work also addresses liquidity management under regulatory frameworks like Regulation Fair Disclosure.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024-2025 UMB OER Grant
• 2023 Emerald Literati Outstanding Reviewer
• 2020 Robert W. D’Alelio Dean’s Excellence in Research Award
• 2011 AAA/Deloitte Doctoral Consortium Fellow
• Multiple Syracuse University Fellowships (2008-2013)

Xu serves as Associate Editor for Advances in Accounting (2025-present) and on the Editorial Advisory Board of Asian Review of Accounting (2022-present). Her work bridges financial accounting, auditing, and corporate governance with implications for regulatory compliance and strategic financial management.