Yanlei Zhang
Associate Professor
About
Technology for Good
My research focuses on the interaction between accounting and critical societal challenges, with particular attention to ethical issues and the evolving trend of digitalization. Accounting is not only a technical discipline but also a social practice that shapes, and is shaped by, broader societal developments. First, I investigate how ethical challenges can be better understood through the lens of accounting. Second, I explore the societal context of digitalization and study how accounting practices adapt and evolve in response to technological change. Through this work, I aim to highlight both the opportunities and risks embedded in these transformations. Ultimately, I hope my research can contribute to ensuring that technological development is aligned with ethical principles and serves the long-term interests of society as a whole.
Publications
See all publications4 June 2025
Talking About the Future to Address the Legitimacy Gap
Data Breaches and Forward-looking Performance Disclosure
Go to publicationJune 2025
Digital Economy, International Openness, and Innovation Capability
Empirical Evidence from Urban China
Yanlei Zhang, Associate Professor
Yongjiang Shi
12 December 2024