2016 Xiamen University Accounting & Finance Symposium
12-15 July 2016, Xiamen, China
Organizer
Xiamen University (School of Management & Institute for Financial & Accounting Studies & Center for Accounting Studies)
Contacts
Mr. Lei Gu，+86-592-2187139，glei@xmu.edu.cn，Room Jiageng2-301
Description
Founded in 1921, Xiamen University is the only “211 Project” and “985 Project” university in Southeast area of China. School of Management of Xiamen University (SMXMU) is one of the most comprehensive and competitive business schools in China and was ranked No. 3 by the National Business Administration Discipline Evaluation. The Institute for Financial & Accounting Studies, established in 2005, is the only “985 Project” platform in accounting and finance designated by China’s Ministry of Education. Center for Accounting Studies of Xiamen University, funded jointly with China’s Ministry of Finance in 2000, is one of the “Key Research Institutes” approved by China’s Ministry of Education.
This research symposium endeavors to bring together scholars worldwide to exchange research ideas and to build collaborative relationships among them. It also aims to provide a friendly platform for emerging scholars to obtain constructive feedback from senior researchers in their research fields.
Preliminary Program
7.12 Tues.
17:00-18:30 Dinner @ Yifulou
19:00-21:30 Evening Activity :tour around Xiamen Island
7.13 Wed. (Qunxian2-204 )
8:30-8:45 Opening remark
8:45-10:15 Plenary presentation I, Michelle Hanlon, Topic :Where are we and where are we going? One person’s view of the literature/Advice to authors: An editor’s perspective
10:15-10:45 Coffee break
10:45-12:15 Plenary presentation II, Hong Xie, Topic: Political ideology and audit pricing
12:15-2:00 Lunch break @yifulou
2:00-3:00Paper presentation I, “Circle of lies: the role of cash holdings” by Zengyuan Sun (Discussant Nancy Su)
3:00-3:15 Coffee break
3:15-4:15 Paper presentation II, “Financial instruments measured at fair values and tax aggressiveness” by Zhen Zheng (Discussant Travis Chow)
4:15-4:30 Coffee break
4:30-5:30pm Paper presentation III, “Do politically-connected firms undertake less environmental responsibility?Firm-level evidence from polluting industries in China” by Hongjun Wu (Discussant Yanju Liu)
6:30-8:30 Dinner, location ：Flavor restaurant MinNan Local
7.14 Thur. (Jiageng2-208)
8:30-10:00Plenary presentation III, Michelle Hanlon, Topic: Real Effects of Accounting
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-12:00Plenary presentation IV, James S. Ang, Topic : Corporate Finance Theory for the Entrepreneurial Firm
12:00-2:00 Lunch break @yifulou
2:00-3:00 Paper presentation IV, “Social media and corporate governance: Acquisition under negative reactions from small investors” by Chaopeng Wu (Discussant HuaXin)
3:00-3:15 Coffee break
3:15-4:15Paper presentation V, “The competitive effects of rivals' earnings news on Initial Public Offerings” by Tony Ruan (Discussant Bin Li)
5:00-6:30 Campus tour led by Mr. Gu
7.15 Fri. (Jiageng2-208)
8:30-10:00Plenary presentation V, Donghui Wu, Topic :Auditing Research in China
10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-12:00Plenary presentation VI, Michelle Hanlon, Topic : Tax Avoidance, Tax Evasion, and Reputation
12:00-2:00 Lunch break @Yifulou
Plenary Speakers
Prof. Michelle Hanlon, Howard W. Johnson Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management, Co-Editor of Journal of Accounting & Economics.
Prof. James S. Ang, The Bank of America Eminent Scholar, Florida State University
Prof. Hong Xie, University of Kentucky
Prof. Donghui Wu, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Paper Discussants
Dr. Travis Chow, Singapore Management University
Dr. Bin Li, University of Texas at Dallas
Dr. Yanju Liu, Singapore Management University
Dr. Nancy Su, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Hua (Christine) Xin, University of Louisville