Dr. Lingyi Zheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lingyi (Leah) Zheng is an Assistant Professor at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Rutgers University in 2019. Before joining the Asper School of Business, she worked as a research assistant professor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research primarily focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, corporate control markets, and financial reporting. She is particularly interested in the impact of ESG initiatives on corporate behaviors and disclosure practices. Zheng also has teaching interests in Accounting Theory, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Taxation. Her recent journal publications include studies on the relationship between firms' ESG initiatives and hostile takeovers, as well as the implications of cross-listings and anti-takeover defenses on corporate finance. Additionally, she contributes to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically in areas of environmental sustainability and poverty reduction.

Research Interests

ESG Anti-takeover Defenses Cross-listing Voluntary Disclosure Financial Reporting Executive Compensation

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba

Teaches and conducts research in the fields of accounting and finance.

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.