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Bio Summary:

🎓 Dr. Xiaoxiao Yu is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia. Holding a Ph.D. in Accounting from The University of Texas at Arlington, her research focuses on Financial Reporting Quality and Disclosure, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems. Dr. Yu has contributed to journals with publications on topics such as textual disclosure complexity and the use of XBRL structured data by retail investors. With a background in finance and quantitative economics, she excels in teaching Accounting Information Systems, utilizing data analytics and advanced Microsoft Excel. Dr. Yu has received awards for her innovative teaching methods and has actively participated in conferences, earning recognition for her research contributions. Proficient in SAS, STATA, Python, and more, she brings a wealth of practical and academic expertise to her role. 📚💡

Education:

The University of Texas at Arlington

• Location: Arlington, TX, U.S.
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting

Western New England University

• Location: Springfield, MA, U.S.
• Degree: Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Finance

Wuhan University

• Location: Wuhan, China
• Degree: Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
• Degree: Dual Bachelors of Economics & Mathematics

Research Focus:

Xiaoxiao Yu’s research primarily revolves around the fields of Financial Reporting Quality and Disclosure, Auditing, and Accounting Information Systems. She explores topics such as the textual disclosure complexity and analysts’ weighting of information, the use of XBRL structured data by retail investors, and the relationship between abnormal tone and audit pricing. Dr. Yu delves into the intricacies of accounting systems and their impact on various aspects of financial reporting and auditing processes. Her contributions to these areas demonstrate a commitment to advancing our understanding of how information is disclosed, processed, and utilized in the accounting domain. 📊📈🔍

Teaching Experience:

Monash University—Monash Business School Location: Clayton, VIC, Australia

• ACC/ACF2400/ACB2420 Accounting Information Systems (including data analytics and advanced Microsoft Excel), S2 2021/S2 2022/S1 2023
  • Students’ average satisfaction with Xiaoxiao Yu’s teaching: 95.5% (85% Business school average)
  • Average Course Rating: 4.5/5.0
  • Average Enrollment: 300/Semester
• ACC/ACF2400 Accounting Information Systems (including advanced Microsoft Excel), S2 2019
  • Average Rating: 4.54/5.0
  • Total Enrollment: 68

University of Texas at Arlington—College of Business Location: Arlington, TX

• ACCT2301 Principles of Accounting, 2017-2018, 2018-2019
  • Average Rating: 4.1/5.0
  • Total Enrollment: 160

Honors and Awards:

• 2023: Dean’s Award for Innovation in Learning and Teaching, Monash Business School
• 2022: AAA Annual Meeting Outstanding Reviewer Award
• 2018: Department of Accounting Graduate Fellowship, University of Texas at Arlington
• 2017: AAA/Deloitte/Doctoral Consortium Fellow
• 2016: Reuben and Mary Taniguchi Graduate Fellowship in Accounting, University of Texas at Arlington
• 2014 – 2018: Graduate Scholarship/Assistantship, University of Texas at Arlington

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