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Claire Deng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. She holds degrees in law, cultural religious studies, and accounting from Peking University, McGill University, and York University's Schulich School of Business. Her teaching interests include management accounting, ethics, and sustainability. Dr. Deng's research explores the roles of accounting and accountability in organizations and society, employing qualitative field studies informed by sociological and philosophical perspectives. Her published work has appeared in journals such as Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management and the International Accounting Research Journal. She has received competitive funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and internal grants from Toronto Metropolitan University. Additionally, Dr. Deng has received the Ted Rogers School of Management Research Recognition Award in 2024 and the Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Reviewer in 2023. Her current research investigates management control and performance measurement systems across diverse settings, including state-owned enterprises and NGOs, to understand how these systems influence behaviors and values related to accountability and sustainability. Dr. Deng is also active in the accounting profession, participating in academic committees and serving as co-chair for the 2025 Canadian Academic Accounting Association Conference.
Department of Chemical Engineering