Dr. Chih Ying Chen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chih-Ying Chen is an Associate Professor at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU), where he also serves as the Co-Director of the School of Accountancy Research (SOAR). His research primarily focuses on financial analysts’ earnings forecasts and stock recommendations, emphasizing the interplay of audit quality, auditor selection, and corporate governance. With an extensive publication record, his works have appeared in renowned journals such as Contemporary Accounting Research and the Accounting Review. Dr. Chen is actively involved in editorial roles, contributing to journals like Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory. His academic accomplishments have garnered several accolades, including the Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship in Research Excellence and Outstanding Faculty Awards at SMU. Dr. Chen's teaching interests include financial accounting, reflecting his commitment to fostering a deep understanding of accounting principles and practices amongst students. Holding a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, along with an MBA from the University of Rochester and a master's degree from Soochow University, Taiwan, he combines a robust educational foundation with a passion for advancing the field of accounting.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship

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Outstanding Faculty Award

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Wayne S. Boutell Memorial Teaching Award

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Outstanding Teaching Award

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Identity Card/Passport copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Degree Certificates and Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Two Referee Reports
Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.