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Personal profile
Dr. Lei Zhang is an Assistant Professor in Accounting at the IBSS, XJTLU. Prior to joining XJTLU, Lei held faculty position at Shandong University, China. His research interests lie in financial accounitng, climate finance, environmental economics, and tax avoidance. His research has been published in leading journals such as European Accounting Review, Journal of Business Ethics (FT 50), Management International Review (ABS 3), Journal of Travel Research (ABS 4, ABDC-A*), Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Energy Economics (ABS 3, ABDC-A*), Empirical Economics, among others.
Research interests
Climate change
Analyst forecast
Financial reporting quality
Accounting conservatism
Tax avoidance
Corporate finance
Experience
Assistant Professor in Accounting, International Business School Suzhou, XJTLU
Awards and honours
Researcher of the Year 2022-2023, Department of Accounting, IBSS
Person Types
- Staff
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Impact of Climate Disasters on Corporate Transparency
Zhang, L. (PI)
1/07/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Internal Research Project
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Jiangsu Province Higher Education Teaching Reform Research Project
Zhang, L. (PI)
Project: Governmental Research Project
Research output
- 14 Article
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Climate Beliefs and Attitudes and Corporate Tax Savings
Zhang, L., 10 Dec 2025, In: Journal of Business Ethics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate Disasters and Analysts’ Earnings Forecasts: Evidence from the United States
Zhang, L. & Kanagaretnam, K., Jul 2024, In: European Accounting Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
4 Citations (Scopus) -
Climate Policy Uncertainty and Corporate Investment: Evidence From the U.S. Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Gao, J. & Zhang, L., Feb 2024, In: Journal of Travel Research. 63, 2, p. 517-530 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
31 Citations (Scopus) -
Climate Change Social Norms and Corporate Cash Holdings
Zhang, L., Kanagaretnam, K. & Gao, J., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Business Ethics. 190, 3, p. 661-683 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
22 Citations (Scopus) -
Does Climate Policy Uncertainty Influence Corporate Cash Holdings? Evidence from the U.S. Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Zhang, L. & Gao, J., 15 Dec 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Tourism Economics. 30, 7, p. 1704-1728 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)
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Does climate policy uncertainty influence green innovation?
Zhang, L. (Speaker)
21 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Does biodiversity risk influence corporate investment
Zhang, L. (Supervisor)
11 Jun 2025 → 1 Sept 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Does climate change influence financial reporting conservatism? Evidence from US
Zhang, L. (Speaker)
29 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Does climate attitude influence conditional conservatism? Evidence from the U.S.
Zhang, L. (Speaker)
29 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Does climate risk influence corporate cash holdings
Zhang, L. (Supervisor)
1 Jun 2024 → 28 Aug 2024Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project