Selected Presentations
Hannan, R. L., Towry, K., and Y. Zhang, Nanyang Business School Research Workshop, "Turning up the volume: An experimental investigation of the role of mutual monitoring in tournaments", Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (September, 2011).
Webb, A., Williamson, M. and Y. Zhang, Management Accounting Section Midyear Conference, "Performance targets, incentives, and thinking outside-the-box", American Accounting Association, Atlanta, GA, Academic, International, Accepted. (January 2011).
Birnberg, J. and Y. Zhang, American Accounting Association Conference, “When Betrayal Aversion Meets Loss Aversion: The Effects of changes in Economic Conditions on Internal Control System Choices,” American Accounting Association, San Francisco, CA. (August 2010).
Hannan, R. L., Towry, K., and Y. Zhang, GLOBAL Management Accounting Research Symposium, "Mutual Monitoring in Tournaments: The Moderating Effect of Goal Orientation,” Michigan State University, Copenhagen Business School ,University of New South Wales, East Lansing, MI. (June 2010).
Birnberg, J. and Y. Zhang, Global Management Accounting Research Symposium, "When Betrayal Aversion Meets Loss Aversion: The Effect of Economic Downturn on Internal Control System Choices,” Michigan State University, Copenhagen Business School, University of New South Wales, East Lansing, MI. (June 2010).
Hannan, R. L., Towry, K., and Y. Zhang, University of Oklahoma Accounting Research Conference, "Mutual Monitoring in Tournaments: The Moderating Effect of Goal Orientation,” University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. (May 2010).
Maletta, M. and Y. Zhang, American Accounting Association Conference, "Investor reactions to contrasts between the earnings preannouncements of related firms," American Accounting Association, New York, NY. (August 2009).
Hannan, R. L., Towry, K., and Y. Zhang, American Accounting Association Conference, "The Effects of Contract Framing and Mutual Monitoring on Effort in Tournament Contracts," American Accounting Association, New York, NY. (August 2009).
Hannan, R. L., Towry, K., and Y. Zhang, MAS Conference, "The Effects of Mutual Monitoring on Effort in Tournament Contracts,” American Accounting Association, St. Petersburg, FL. (January 2009).
Industry and Academic Experience
Professor Zhang spent several years in the industry, working in the field of corporate finance.
Professional Services
Professor Zhang is a member of the American Accounting Association.
Mailing Address
May Zhang
404 Hayden Hall
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5000