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Biography
Yang is a lecturer in Accounting and Finance within the Accounting & Finance discipline in the School of Business since 2020. Yang is the programme director for the Bachelor of Finance (BFin) and Bachelor of International Finance (BIFin) of the undergraduate programmes. Yang is also the Open Research Lead for the School of Business.
Yang completed his Ph.D degree at Bangor University in the field of Accounting and Finance in 2018, Master's degree at the University of Exeter in Financial Analysis and Fund Management in 2014 and Bachelor's Degree in Accounting at the Edinburgh Napier University in 2013. Yang is a member of CPA (Australia).
Yang's current research interests include financial fraud, corporate governance, corporate culture, corporate finance, green finance and corporate social responsibility. Yang's research work has appeared in many internationally recognised journals such as British Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, Accounting Forum, International Review of Financial Analysis, International Journal of Finance and Economics, European Journal of Finance, Business Strategy and the Environment etc.
Yang is currently the executive member of the Scottish British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) regional group, and the Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Interest Group (IPSIG) for BAFA. Yang is also an editorial board member for the Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance and the Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Bangor University
Award Date: 1 Jun 2018
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Projects
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Does A Vice-chancellors (VCs) Career Horizon Matter For Sustainability Performance? Evidence From UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIS)
Roberts, L. (Investigator) & Wang, Y. (Investigator)
29/05/23 → 28/05/24
Project: Research
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How Accountants And Regulators Detect Financial Fraud Using Machine Learning Algorithms
Ahmed, A. H. (Investigator) & Wang, Y. (Investigator)
1/03/23 → 29/02/24
Project: Research
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Be Kind To Mother Nature: Are Female Independent Directors Greener In The UK (with Hong Kong University)
Li, N. (Investigator) & Wang, Y. (Investigator)
15/06/22 → 28/02/23
Project: Research
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Anti-corruption campaign and corporate environmental performance – the influence of ownership, political connections and regional corruption level
Wang, Y. (Lead / Corresponding author), Zhang, Y., Kang, W. & Yu, M., 10 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Corporate Governance. p. 1-24 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Detection of Financial Fraud and Recidivism Using Machine Learning Algorithms: UK Evidence
Wang, Y., Zhang, Y. & Ahmed, A. H., 29 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Finance.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disclosures about Corporate Culture by UK Companies: The impact of a change to the Corporate Governance Code
Cordina, R. (Lead / Corresponding author), Wang, Y., Nixon, W. A., Power, D. M. & Pringle, J., 16 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Corporate Governance. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Corporate Culture and Employment-Related Violations: A Machine Learning-Based Textual Analysis
Wang, Y., Cordina, R., Power, D. & Qiu, Z., 9 Jan 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Do Academic Bank Leaders Reduce Bank Non-Performing Loans?
Chang, S. X., Wang, Y., Shu, X. & Fifield, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), 2025, In: European Journal of Finance. 31, 13, p. 1681-1711 31 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Emerald Literati Awards: Outstanding Reviewer
Wang, Y. (Recipient), Aug 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Nomination of Best Paper Award at the British Accounting and Finance Association Scottish Area Group Annual Conference
Wang, Y. (Recipient), Jun 2024
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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Scottish British Accounting and Finance Association 2025 Annual Conference
Wang, Y. (Participant), Power, D. (Participant), Cordina, R. (Participant) & Natsiopoulos, K. (Participant)
9 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Accounting and Business Research (Journal)
Wang, Y. (Peer reviewer)
Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Cogent Business and Management (Journal)
Wang, Y. (Peer reviewer)
Jan 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication peer-review
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Alternative Accounts Europe
Power, D. (Participant), Michaelson, R. (Participant), Cordina, R. (Participant) & Wang, Y. (Participant)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Wellcome Trust Research Culture - breaking barriers - 2nd Funding Call
Wang, Y. (Member), Cordina, R. (Member), Power, D. (Member), Liao, J. (Member) & Qiu, R. (Member)
Jan 2025Activity: Other activity types › Funding - grants and income which support research related activities