A Message from

Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer, Dean

Dear Friends of the UMass Lowell Accounting Programs,

I hope this message finds you well and that you have had a successful year thus far! We have been busy in the Manning School of Business and have enjoyed substantial growth in the college along with the launch of many new initiatives aimed at promoting opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate student communities.

As we transitioned back to campus this fall, our students were eager to connect and build community in the classroom and through numerous experiential and co-curricular learning activities. Manning faculty continued their focus on delivering excellence by teaching in-person and online course formats while producing impactful research. Our MBA and Master of Science programs continue to see significant growth with over 1,400 students, and we are proud to welcome the largest Ph.D. cohort in our college’s history. Our student retention and graduation rates have never been higher. At the same time, we have a campus culture that is diverse and welcoming.

When UMass Lowell transitioned to online and remote learning, we were well prepared. It took a university wide spirit of collaboration, camaraderie, and support, as faculty, staff, and students helped one another quickly adapt during a time of incredible upheaval. In the Manning School of Business, for instance, 21 faculty members offered to mentor colleagues and host webinars as soon as we put out the call.

During the past year, our college offered many impactful programs that brought together the regional accounting community and our alumni. We co-sponsored the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Northeast Regional Council Student and Professional Leadership Conference which was attended by approximately 100 students from across the region as well as many faculty and industry professionals. In addition, the accounting department hosted the Northeast Regional Council (NERC) of the IMA. This interactive and action-oriented educational session was focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in accounting and financial management.

Our students’ experiences are anchored in rich academic programs surrounded by applied learning opportunities that enable thousands of graduates to realize their dreams every year. Students have opportunities through many programs such as DifferenceMaker, Study Abroad, Co-op programs, the River Hawk Scholars Academy, and many others.

In summary, the Manning School of Business is an active and engaging community for our students, faculty, alumni, and the business community. I invite you to come and visit us, tour our building, and connect with our students and faculty. Thank you for your support and interest in our accounting initiatives and the Manning School of Business.

Best Regards,

Dean Sandra B. Richtermeyer, Ph.D.

Spring 2022 Note from Accounting Department Chair 

Khondkar Karim, DBA, CPA

The past 24 months have challenged us in an unprecedented way. With the 5th issue of the Accounting Newsletter, we will try to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and how we’ve overcome all the difficulties. I am impressed. The professors returned to campus with a whole new energy and spirit. The students came back to campus more cognizant, self-confident, and self-motivated. Our accounting colleagues returned with a new understanding of what it means to be empathetic, kind, appreciative, and considerate. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to my accounting colleagues for their continued support and collaboration. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our alumni and donors for their untiring assistance. The 5th issue of our Accounting Newsletter is occupied with exciting stories and messages which will provide us new aspiration, optimism, and rejuvenation. Enjoy!

Dr. Khondkar Karim, Chair, Accounting Department, Manning School of Business

Note from Mike Smith, Accounting Advisory Board Chair

The Accounting Advisory Board supports the Accounting Department by providing recommendations to help enhance program offerings at the University. The board participates in discussions covering many topics such as curriculum, market demand, resources, and technology to assist with strengthening the connection between academia and the business world. UMass Lowell alumni with varying backgrounds in both public and private accounting volunteer for the Advisory Board and share their views, as well as offer feedback on current and anticipated trends they see in their professions to assist with developing new and ongoing programs at the university.

As the new chair of the board, it’s been a privilege to work closely with the Board and faculty, along with the Dean of the Manning School of Business, Dr. Sandra Richtermeyer. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the board has been unable to meet in person in over 3 years. However, one silver lining of the pandemic has been the acceleration of technology adoption. To that end, despite the challenges presented by COVID, the board was still able to conduct a virtual meeting in May, which was very productive and well attended. The Board has continued to discuss and monitor progress with the faculty on a variety of topics including internships, CPA exam results, enrollment, recruiting, and changes in curriculum. Also, it was great to hear from a couple of award-winning students who shared their recent college experience and how they adapted during the pandemic.

As the pandemic rolls on, the public accounting industry continues to grow. As accountants we remain committed to our clients through good times and bad, and it is during the bad times that our clients tend to rely on our services most. Though the pandemic has caused some disruption in the way we work, our industry has not stopped or even slowed down. Careers in accounting are abundant and firms need accountants more than ever!  



My firm, RSM, has done well through the pandemic; continuing to bring in new clients, provide bonuses and raises to our employees, as well as hiring over 3,000 new employees and 1,600 interns nationwide in 2021. It is a great time for the accounting profession, resulting in lots of options and opportunities for students. It’s a very exciting time to be involved with the Accounting Advisory Board and the UMass Lowell community, and we are looking forward to the year ahead. 



Michael Smith, Chair, Accounting Advisory Board

Faculty Spotlight:

Huiqi Gan Promoted to Associate Professor

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted to award tenure to Dr. Huiqi Gan, starting from September 2021. With tenure comes promotion to Associate Professor. Huiqi, who is a member of the American Accounting Association and Institute of Management Accountants, earned her accounting Ph.D. at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since she joined UMass Lowell, she has specialized in teaching Managerial Accounting in the undergraduate program, Advanced Cost Management in the Master's program, and Empirical Financial Accounting Research II in the Ph.D. program. Her focus of academic research is in corporate governance, executive compensation, firm investments, and earnings management and disclosures. Huiqi's research has appeared in top accounting, finance, and management journals such as the Journal of Business Research and Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

Faculty Spotlight:

Laura Christianson Promoted to Associate Teaching Professor

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted to award promotion to Associate Teaching Professor to Professor Laura Christianson starting from September 2019. Laura began her professional career in public accounting at Mullen and Company. Laura continued working in public accounting at EY for three years before transitioning into private industry. She has also worked as a consultant for developing curriculum for online education. Her experience includes corporate and partnership tax returns, consolidations, SEC reporting, overseeing accounting and financial reporting for multiple real estate partnerships, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.



Laura has been teaching at UMass Lowell since 2001 and served as the MBA Director for the Manning School of Business from 2012-2015. She is currently an Associate Teaching Professor and also serves as an advisor for the Accounting Society for the Manning School of Business. Laura is a member of the American Society of Women Accountants, Massachusetts Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, American Institute of CPAs, Ernst and Young alumni network and Beta Gamma Sigma.

Faculty Spotlight:

Cassandra Rohland Promoted to Associate Teaching Professor

The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted to promote Dr. Cassandra Rohland to the position of Associate Teaching Professor starting from September 2020. Cassandra is a member of the American Institute of CPAs. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bentley University, Masters from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. Cassandra worked in accounting and assurance at firms Edelstein & Company, LLP and Coopers and Lybrand, LLP., and has taught accounting at Bucknell University, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Providence College. 

Cassandra is a member of the American Accounting Association and has served in roles such co-chair for the American Accounting Association’s Annual Ethics Research Symposium and on the American Accounting Associations’ Accounting Exemplar Award Committee. Since joining UMass Lowell, Cassandra has specialized in teaching Financial Accounting and developed the Accounting Boot Camp program. Her interests include accounting for start-ups and entrepreneurs and she is a volunteer with Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll). Cassandra has published in journals such as the Journal of Accounting Education and Issues in Accounting Education.

New Faculty:

Huimin (Amy) Chen



Dr. Huimin (Amy) Chen joined the Manning School of Business as Assistant Professor in accounting September 2019. She received her Ph.D. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, concentrating in Accounting. She holds a Masters of Accounting and a minor in Economics from University of Nebraska. Before joining academia, Amy worked at a variety of positions in industry, including the auditing division at KPMG China for three years and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of China in 2012. She worked as a research assistant for the SEC database software DirectEdgar for two years, provided auditing consulting service to Bloomberg, and was a tax accountant for a real estate company in upstate New York. She also passed the uniform CPA exam in the U.S. while pursuing her master’s degree. Amy’s focus of academic research is to make an impact on the accounting profession. To better understand financial information in different contexts, she has two major lines of research interests - financial information in the capital market and financial information along the supply chain. At the Manning School of Business, Amy teaches Introductory Managerial Accounting and Accounting Information Systems.

Leadership Roles at Professional Organizations

Dr. Khondkar Karim assumed the role of President of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Boston Chapter. Additionally, he has been elected to serve as the American Accounting Association (AAA) Council in charge of Northeast.

Dr. Jingrong (Karen) Lin assumed the role of Director - Student Activities of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Boston Chapter. Additionally, she also serves as the Paper Chair of the Northeast Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA).

Dr. SangHyun Suh serves as the Program Chair of the Northeast Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA).

Professor Laura Christianson assumed the role Co-Vice President of Education of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Boston Chapter.

Accounting Ph.D. Program

Recent graduates:



There are three Ph.D. students who graduated from our Accounting Ph.D. program during 2019-2021. Rui Hu accepted a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor at California State University Los Angeles. Her dissertation is titled Internal Governance and Stock Price Informativeness. Anqi Tao accepted a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor at Nichols College. Her dissertation is titled The Stabilizing Effect of Government Customer Concentration on Earnings Properties. Yiye Zhang accepted a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor at Dominican University of California. Her dissertation is titled CEOs’ Capital Gains Tax Burden and Earnings Quality.

Current Ph.D. students:

We have five Ph.D. students in our accounting Ph.D. program at various stages. There are three third-year Ph.D. students - Juwon Jang, Ye Zhu, and Bill Goldman. Juwon earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University-College Station. Ye earned a Masters in Accounting and Statistics from University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Baruch College, respectively. Bill earned a Masters in Accounting and Business Administration from Northeastern University. Juwon and Ye are working on their dissertation proposals. 



During AY21-22 we admitted two new students, Bojun Cui and Chengfeng Du. Bojun earned a Masters in Accounting from Case Western Reserve University. Chengfeng earned a Masters in Economics from Lehigh University. 

Faculty Highlights, Awards, and Recognitions

The Accounting Department is exceptionally proud of our two most recent Excellence in Teaching award winners – Lisa Andrusaitis and Clint Carney.

Lisa Andrusaitis

Lisa Andrusaitis is an Assistant Teaching Professor who has been teaching at UMass Lowell since 1996. In her tenure with us, she has taught almost every course we offer. In the last couple of years, Lisa has specialized in teaching Principles of Financial Accounting at the undergraduate level and Accounting Information for Management Decisions in the MBA program. Just before the pandemic, we convinced Lisa to begin teaching Corporate Financial Reporting 1 (the current equivalent of Intermediate Accounting I) and she is a star!! The course is notoriously difficult to teach and Lisa had the added pressure of having to shift from on campus to virtual teaching mid-semester when the pandemic began in 2020. She brings to the class a fresh approach balancing new ideas and the traditional course rigor. One of her best additions to the course is a project requiring students to research different jobs in accounting, identify the skills needed for success, match those skills to the student’s own abilities, and attend and participate in accounting speakers and workshops. Students also interview accountants in the field to get a better understanding of the different opportunities available to them. It is not a surprise to any of us in the Department that her teaching evaluations across the last two years earned her the Accounting Department’s Excellence in Teaching Award!

Clint Carney

Clint Carney is one of our star adjunct professors and has been teaching at UMass Lowell since 2014. He teaches our undergraduates in both tax and accounting information systems and has filled in for auditing and advanced auditing when we needed him. In addition to his versatility in courses, Clint teaches for us both on campus and online and taught remotely during the pandemic.

Clint excels in the classroom all while fulfilling his full-time gig is as Controller of a SaaS start-up. Clint attributes his success in the classroom to weaving practical experiences and real-world anecdotes into his presentation and discussion of tax theory. It is these stories and the guidance he provides students in terms of career opportunities that earned Clint the Accounting Department’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Congratulations!! 

Accounting Society Highlights

Preparing our students for their future careers is an essential goal for the Accounting Society, a Manning School of Business student leadership organization. According to co-advisors Professor Lisa Andrusaitis and Professor Laura Christianson, providing students with the opportunities to network with industry professionals is just as critical as understanding the curriculum they are learning in the classroom. Members of the Accounting Society have been provided with many types of networking events over the past few years. In its seventh year, the successful “Meet the Firm” initiative was again very popular with students and accounting firms. The program was started over six years ago by Professor Andrusaitis and Professor Christianson and allows students to interact with accounting professionals in a workplace environment. Due to the pandemic, these recent presentations were held virtually, however students were still able to have a question-and-answer session which was very interactive. The panel, which consisted of all levels of the firm, spoke about public accounting and job opportunities in the field. It was a well-attended event! Additionally, the Accounting Society hosted the semi-annual Accounting Forum, in which speakers from industry address current accounting topics to ensure that our students are familiar with recent accounting trends. Co-advisors Andrusaitis and Christianson also realize how important it is for students to have the most current technical skills as well, and the Society recently hosted workshops on Excel and Tableau. These events were run by the faculty which allowed students to learn a new skill and interact with faculty outside the classroom. Thank you to all the firms, and individuals who help to support the Accounting Society events!

Over the years, students have realized that being a member of the Accounting Society opens doors for them in terms of networking and career placement. According to Accounting Society President Nisarg Jhaveri, a Senior in the Manning School of Business who has a double concentration in Accounting and Finance and a minor in Psychology, “the Accounting Society allows access to our amazing faculty and professionals across the industry, opening doors to opportunities that would be impossible to achieve by ourselves. We work as a team to ensure that our student body has access to the best resources available and oftentimes the foundation to launch their careers. Being a member of the Accounting Society has also made me aware of the many career paths within the industries and scholarship opportunities available through the accounting professional networks. The Accounting Society also provides a great networking space to grow together and connect with alumni as you make progress in your career through the event, we host every year, providing insight on what is happening in the industry and keeping students in the know."

If you would like to participate as a speaker at an Accounting Society meeting or any other networking events, please e-mail either Lisa Andrusaitis at Lisa_Andrusaitis@uml.edu or Laura Christianson at Laura_Christianson@uml.edu.

VITA Program

The Department of Accounting in the Manning School of Business formed a partnership with Community Teamwork of Lowell to help seniors and underprivileged of Lowell and to give our accounting students a valuable opportunity to learn and serve in the community.  

Community Teamwork, among its other public services, is an official IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site designated by the IRS to provide free tax preparation services for disadvantaged community members under the VITA program. The school’s association with the Community Teamwork Site provides an opportunity to student volunteers to learn the skills of tax preparation and personal professional service to individuals. Applicants need to have passed Financial Accounting with a B or better, and following initial acceptance use the IRS learning modules to achieve an advanced certification in tax preparation. Once achieved, they become an intern preparer for the VITA Site and must participate in direct Site training, preparing them to respond to requests for tax services from the general public. Once assigned to one of these clients, the student intern performs all intake, tax preparation, finalization with the client and filing of the return. 

Student volunteers receive internship credit following service to the Site during the tax filing season. Students will experience a wide variety of taxpayer issues and have opportunities to research tax regulations. It is expected that student interns will then possess demonstrated skills, representing a valuable talent offering as they seek entry into their desired profession. 

Career Placement

The Department of Accounting at the Manning School of Business delivers high quality, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. We provide an inclusive learning environment that offers rigorous, transformative experiences. Our students engage in entrepreneurial opportunities to explore innovation and the power of inter-disciplinary collaboration. Our graduates are work ready and prepared to contribute to the global business community. Graduates are well prepared for a variety of careers, including public accounting, industry, and governmental agencies. Our graduates serve as leaders who have become CEOs, CFOs, COOs, partners, and owners of corporate entities.

Student Awards and Recognition from Professional Organizations

Congratulation to the following students for getting awards and recognitions from the professional

organizations:

FEI Awards received in 2021

Outstanding Senior Award-Joao Victor Souza

FEI scholarship winner-Julia Gettings

CMA Exam scholarships received in 2021

Christopher Burns

Alina Mocan

Gillian Inglis

MSCPA scholarships received in 2021

Ishimwe Nadine Uwase

Tatiana Negron

Jasmine Varona

Institute of Internal Audit – Boston Chapter Scholarship in 2021

Gillian Inglis

Student Showcase: Manning School of Business Undergraduate and Graduate Accounting Programs

Zhaojian Wu obtained both her master's and bachelor's degrees at UMass Lowell in accounting. She has an accepted offer to work as a staff accountant for EY. Zhaojian said, “UMass Lowll is the most incredible school I ever attended with knowledgeable professors, advanced equipment like Bloomberg, and a comfortable environment. UMass Lowll provided me the opportunities of being recognized as an outstanding graduate senior by the FEI Boston chapter and outstanding student leaders awarded by IMA. Secondly, I learned a lot of useful accounting work skills for my jobs, such as flowcharts, Tableau, and programming tools. UMass Lowell also provided me with internship opportunities, improved my communication and problem-solving skills, and taught me how to become an excellent team player. Overall, the Manning School of Business, UMass Lowell is a valuable asset of my whole life."

Nisarg Jhaveri is a graduating senior in the class of 2022 pursuing a BSBA with a dual concentration in finance and accounting and a minor in psychology. He served as the President of the Business Analytics Society and the Accounting Society, and was a member of the UMass Lowell chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). While getting his BSBA, he also got a Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA) scholarship, a David `81 and `88 and Lauren Laurello Endowed Scholarship (within UMass Lowell), and a Financial Executive International (FEI) Outstanding Award.

Nisarg’s professional career has grown during his journey at UMass Lowell, where he has worked with global firms in different industries by completing five internships (Putnam Investments, Dell Technologies, Ernst & Young (EY), and PricewaterhouseCoopers). He will start his full-time career with EY’s Assurance Team and also plans to pursue his CPA licensure. 

Nisarg said, “being a member of the Manning School community has provided me with excellent opportunities throughout my four years, allowing me to attend events and conferences that I would never had learned about or gotten access to by myself. The Accounting department faculty and the Dean’s office in the Manning School have given the best foundation to grow and learn as a professional and a human being. Ranging from soft skills to technical knowledge, the school has prepared me for everything I need to conquer my professional career.” 

Accounting Department Research Highlights 2020-2021

Accounting faculty were very productive with high quality research outcomes during 2020 and 2021. Over the two years, our faculty have published more than 10 research articles in high quality and prestige international journals, including Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Business Research, The British Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Accounting Horizons, and the Journal of Information Systems. In 2021, Prof. Karen (Jingrong) Lin received the Manning School of Business Research Award based on her research productivity and high impact of her research works. In addition, a research paper authored by Prof. Huiqi Gan and Prof. SangHyun Suh won the American Accounting Association Northeast Region Best Paper Award. 

Huimin (Amy) Chen

• Chen, H., Karim, K., Tao, A. (2021). Corporate Social Responsibility Concerns and Stock Price Crash Risk along the Supply Chain. Advances in Accounting, 52(c) 100516.
• Chen, H., Wu, Q. (2021). Short Selling Threat and Real Activity Manipulation: Evidence from a Natural Experiment. Advances in Accounting, 52 100514.

Heeick Choi

• Akono, H., Choi, H., Karim, K. (2021). Convertible debt usage and the pricing of audit services. Accounting Horizons.
• Choi, H., Hu, R., Karim, K. (2020). The effect of consistency in book-tax differences on analysts’ earnings forecasts: Evidence from forecast accuracy and informativeness. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy 39(3), 106740.
• Caban-Garcia, M.T., Choi, H., Kim, M. (2020). The effects of operating cash flow disclosure on earnings comparability, analysts' forecasts, and firms’ investment decisions during the Pre-IFRS era. The British Accounting Review, 100883.
• Choi, H., Kim, H.T., Lee, S.W., Mo, S. (2020). The effects of SFAS-123R on corporate investment. Applied Economics Letters 27(10), 803–809.

Huiqi Gan

• Liu, Y., Gan, H., Karim, K. (2021). The effectiveness of chief financial officer board membership in improving corporate investment efficiency. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting 57, 487–521.
• Liu, Y., Gan, H., Karim, K. (2020). Corporate risk taking after adoption of compensation clawback provision. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting 54 (2), 617–649.
• Gan, H., Park, M., Suh, S. (2020). Non-financial performance measures, CEO compensation, and firms’ future value. Journal of Business Research 110, 213–227.
• Gan, H., Lau, L.K., Yang, L. (2020). Investors’ Perceptions of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework. International Journal of Accounting and Information Management 28, 167–183.

Khondkar Karim

• Akono, H., Choi, H., Karim, K. (2021). Convertible debt usage and the pricing of audit services. Accounting Horizons.
• Chen, H., Karim, K., Tao, A. (2021). Corporate Social Responsibility Concerns and Stock Price Crash Risk along the Supply Chain. Advances in Accounting.
• Liu, Y., Gan, H., Karim, K. (2021). The effectiveness of chief financial officer board membership in improving corporate investment efficiency. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting 57, 487–521.
• Karim, K., Lin, J., Lu, C., Zhu, H. (2021). Auditors’ Behavioral Intentions to Adopt Artificial Intelligence: Experiences of External and Internal Auditors. Journal of Information Systems.
• Karim, K., Li, J., Lin, J., Robin, A. (2021). Directing with a Style? Board Interlock and the Diffusion of Accounting Practice. Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting.
• Liu, Y., Gan, H., Karim, K. (2020). Corporate risk taking after adoption of compensation clawback provision. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting 54 (2), 617–649.
• Hu, R., Karim, K., Lin, J., Tan, J. (2020). Do Investors Want Politically Connected Independent Directors? Evidence from Forced Resignations of Politically Connected Independent Directors in China. Journal of Corporate Finance 61, 101421.
• Choi, H., Hu, R., Karim, K. (2020). The effect of consistency in book-tax differences on analysts’ earnings forecasts: Evidence from forecast accuracy and informativeness. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy 39(3), 106740.
• Haslip, J., Karim, K., Lin, J., Pinsker, R. (2020). The Influences of CEO IT Expertise and Board-Level Technology Committees on Form 8-K Disclosure Timeliness. Journal of Information System 34(2), 167–185.

George Joseph

• Quayes, M.S., Joseph, G. (2021). Determinants of social outreach of microfinance institutions. International Review of Applied Economics.
• Obal, M., Morgan, T., Joseph, G. (2020). Integrating sustainability into new product development: The role of organizational leadership and culture. Journal of Small Business Strategy 30(1), 43–57.
• Mumi, A., Joseph, G., Quayes, S. (2020). Organizational and Legal Institutions, and the Performance of Microfinance Institutions as Hybrid Entities. Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change 16(3), 285–309.
• Tang, J.J., Quayes, S., Joseph, G. (2020). Microfinance institutions, financial intermediation and the role of deposits. Accounting & Finance 60, 1635–1672.

Karen Jingrong Lin

• Chen, S., Kong, X., Lin, J., Liu, X. (2021). The Real Effects of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Journal of International Business Studies.
• Karim, K., Lin, J., Lu, C., Zhu, H. (2021). Auditors’ Behavioral Intentions to Adopt Artificial Intelligence: Experiences of External and Internal Auditors. Journal of Information Systems.
• Lee, Y., Lin, J., Zhu, H. (2021). Employee Integrity and Corporate Information Quality. Journal of Management Information Systems.
• Karim, K., Li, J., Lin, J., Robin, A. (2021). Directing with a Style? Board Interlock and the Diffusion of Accounting Practice. Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting.
• Hu, R., Karim, K., Lin, J., Tan, J. (2020). Do Investors Want Politically Connected Independent Directors? Evidence from Forced Resignations of Politically Connected Independent Directors in China. Journal of Corporate Finance 61, 101421.
• Lin, J., Lu, X., Zhang, J., Zheng, Y. (2020). State-Owned Enterprises in China: A Review of 40-year Literature and Practice. China Journal of Accounting Research 13(1), 31–55.
• Haslip, J., Karim, K., Lin, J., Pinsker, R. (Florida Atlantic University) (2020). The Influences of CEO IT Expertise and Board-Level Technology Committees on Form 8-K Disclosure Timeliness. Journal of Information Systems 34(2), 167–185.

SangHyun Suh

• Gan, H., Park, M., Suh, S. (2020). Non-financial performance measures, CEO compensation, and firms’ future value. Journal of Business Research 110, 213–227.

Stefanie L. Tate

• Dong, Tate, S. L., Xu. (2020). Unexpected Consequences: The Effects on Non-Accelerated Filers of an Accelerated Filing Deadline and SOX Section 404. Accounting Horizons 34(3), 87–112.

Accounting Speaker Series

The Accounting Speaker Series at the Manning School of Business introduces faculty and Ph.D. students to current accounting issues from the perspectives of distinguished thought leaders and scholars in the accounting profession. Faculty and Ph.D. students can network with prominent accounting professionals and scholars who are leaders in academia, industry, regulatory bodies. We invited the following distinguished speakers during the last three semesters:

Department of Accounting

Manning School of Business

Professor Laura Christianson

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Dr. Khondar Karim

Professor of Accounting and Chair

University of Massachusetts Lowell

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The Manning School of Business is proud to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).