Dr. Qiang Cheng

Professor

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Biography

Cheng Qiang is the Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. Joining the university in 2011, he has held prominent roles including Associate Dean of Research and Dean of the School of Accountancy until 2025. Cheng earned his PhD in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002 and has previously taught at notable institutions such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of British Columbia, and University of Washington. An award-winning researcher, he has published over thirty articles in leading accounting and finance journals, addressing topics such as financial reporting, disclosure issues, and corporate governance. His current research focuses on how digitalization impacts corporate decisions and ESG-related disclosures. Cheng has served as editor for the Accounting Review and has been active in several professional accounting associations. His teaching interests span Accounting Theory and Financial Statement Analysis, contributing to the academic community as both a researcher and educator.

Research Interests

Experience

Lee Kong Chian Chair Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Singapore Management University • Singapore

Leading professor in the School of Accountancy, overseeing research and academic excellence.

Associate Dean (Research)

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Singapore Management University • Singapore

Responsible for research initiatives and academic policy.

Awards

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Outstanding Faculty Award (Teaching)

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Award (Research)

2013-01-01
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Lee Kuan Yew Fellowship Research Excellence

2013-01-01

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.