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Dr. Wentao Ma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. His research focuses on the application of big data in accounting, particularly through technologies like textual analysis, machine learning, and social network analytics. Dr. Ma investigates how these technologies can enhance regulatory and accounting compliance, as well as inform corporate governance decisions. His work has been published in leading journals, such as Information & Management (ABDC A*), and presented at premier accounting conferences around the world.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The Australian National University
2020 → 2024
Master, The Australian National University
2017 → 2018
Bachelor, Nankai University
2012 → 2016
External positions
Tutor, Guest Lecturer, The Australian National University
2019 → 2024
Research areas
- Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
Person Types
- Staff
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Projects
- 1 Active
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Firms' Economic Consequence of AI Investment
Ma, W. (PI)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Internal Research Project
Research output
- 4 Article
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Sentiment-devoid lexicons: A novel method for domain-specific textual analysis in business and governance documents
Ma, W. & Ho, S. Y., Jan 2025, In: Information and Management. 62, 1, 104055.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Blockchain Technology and Internal Control Effectiveness
Ma, W. & Li, W., Jun 2024, In: Finance Research Letters. 64, 105442.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
The power of prediction with Google searches and social media posts: Retail investor interest and IPO pricing
Choi, K. W., Ma, W., Ho, S. Y. & Wu, D., Jul 2024, In: Information and Management. 61, 5, 103972.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Does Corporate Social Responsibility Heterogeneity Affect Corporate Financial Performance Through Technological Innovation? The Moderating Effects of Advertising Intensity
Niu, M. & Ma, W., 8 Jul 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 837967.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Using AI agent to creat product for quantitative investment
Jiang, E. J. (Supervisor), Lu, X. (Co-supervisor), Xie, L. (Co-supervisor) & Ma, W. (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2025 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Board Chair’s Narratives and Stock Price Crash Risks
Wentao Ma (Supervisor), Peng Cheng (Co-supervisor) & Ellen Jin Jiang (Co-supervisor)
1 Jul 2025 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision › Completed SURF Project
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Frontiers in Blockchain (Journal)
Wentao Ma (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Financial Innovation (Journal)
Wentao Ma (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review
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Asian Review of Accounting (Journal)
Wentao Ma (Reviewer)
2025Activity: Peer-review and editorial work of publications › Publication Peer-review