
معرفی
Xinlei (Ray) Zhao is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Toledo, affiliated with the John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, an MS in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona, and a BS in Economics from Tianjin University. His research focuses on accounting information systems, financial reporting disclosures, and the impact of technology on corporate governance and auditing practices.
- Education:
- PhD in Accounting, University of Kentucky
- MS in Management Information Systems, University of Arizona
- BS in Economics, Tianjin University
His research explores how information technology shapes financial reporting practices, including studies on XBRL adoption, cybersecurity implications in accounting systems, and sustainability disclosure trends. Recent work examines auditor-client dynamics in sustainability reporting and market reactions to regulatory reporting standards.
Dr. Zhao teaches courses such as Financial Accounting Information, Advanced Financial Accounting, and Corporate Governance at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He actively contributes to scholarly journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Information Systems.
No scientific awards explicitly stated in the provided materials. His work has been supported through standard academic research channels, though specific grants are not detailed here.



