Dr. Yaping Zheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yaping Zheng is an Assistant Professor in the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta, focusing on Accounting and Business Analytics. His research interests include financial analysis, corporate disclosure, and financial reporting. He employs textual analysis in accounting to uncover insights that contribute to the understanding of financial data and its implications for corporate management. With a strong academic background and industry experience, he is dedicated to educating students in the importance of accounting information for management decision-making. Zheng teaches introduction courses that prepare students to utilize accounting concepts effectively in business contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

ACCTG 222 - Introduction to Accounting for Management Decision Making

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management