Rate My Professor Ling Liu

Liu's research specializations encompass financial accounting, managerial accounting, CEO compensation and relative performance evaluation, the firm’s information environment and valuation, economic consequences and welfare impact of online markets, IT valuation, and big data. Her scholarly work has appeared in prominent journals, including highly cited publications such as "Do online reviews affect product sales? The role of reviewer characteristics and temporal effects" (Information Technology and Management, 2008), "Manipulation of online reviews: An analysis of ratings, readability, and sentiments" (Decision Support Systems, 2012), "The impact of IFRS on accounting quality in a regulated market: An empirical study of China" (Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance, 2011), "Fraud detection in online consumer reviews" (Decision Support Systems, 2011), and "Managerial tenure and earnings management" (International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 2015). In recognition of her excellence in teaching, research, and service, she was selected as a University Fellow for the 2024-25 academic year, a donor-supported award celebrating high-achieving faculty.