Dr. Leonard Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leonard Li is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Accounting, Audit & Tax at UNSW Sydney, and a visiting scholar at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington. His research focuses on the connection between accounting and real-world applications, analyzing the role of social and political environments, particularly during pandemics and global disruptions. His main research interests include voluntary disclosure, shareholder litigation, and stock price crash risk. Leonard has published extensively in leading accounting journals such as the Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting Economics, and Accounting, Organizations and Society. Moreover, he writes for prestigious industry practitioner journals to stimulate dialogue and innovation among practitioners. As an educator, Leonard integrates data analytics and machine learning into business education, evident in his courses including "COMM5601 – Interdisciplinary Application of Analytics" and "ACCT3672 – Accounting Analytics for Business Decision Making." He is also dedicated to mentorship, assisting early-career researchers in publishing high-quality work and has taken roles as an active reviewer for numerous international journals. Additionally, he co-founded the Early Career Researchers Support Network (ECRSN) to support researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating access to academic resources and online master classes.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in accounting with a focus on real-world applications.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Foster School of Business, University of Washington • Seattle, USA

Engaged in research collaborations and teaching in business accounting.

Awards

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Dean’s Research Fellowship

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Research Excellence Award - Senior Lecturer

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AFAANZ Paper Award Financial Accounting

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UNSW Tuition Fee Scholarship

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.