Biography
Professor Cheng’s research mainly studies the determinants and consequences of corporate decisions such as financial reporting, disclosure, and contracting. In particular, she studies how these decisions are shaped by regulatory, political, and governmental forces, including regulation around accounting rules and disclosures, taxation, and Congressional activities. Prior to joining Suffolk University, she was an Assistant Professor at Boston College. Professor Cheng has experience teaching tax courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Publications
Recent Intellectual Contributions
Cheng, M., S. Cheng, Y. Shen, and J. You. (2024). Government Influence and the Use of Taxable Income in CEO Compensation. Accounting and Business Research, 1-33.
Cheng, M. (2023). The JOBS Act and IPO Issuance Rate. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 42 (5): 107120.
Cheng, M. (2022). Governmental Unity and Corporate Performance. Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, 33, 92-108.
Cheng, M. (2022). Legislature Gridlock and Stock Return Dispersion around Roll-Call Votes. Journal of Banking & Finance, 138: 106403.
Cheng, M. (2021). Accounting Comparability and Cash Flows versus Accruals. Review of Accounting and Finance, 20 (5): 249-270.
Cheng, M. (2021). Product Differentiation and Financial Statement Comparability. Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, 32: 44-60.
Intellectual Contributions
Contact Me
- [email protected]
- Sargent Hall Room 5342
Office Hours
Courses Taught
ACCT 202: Accounting for Decision Making II
ACCT 320: Federal Taxation
TAX 801: Federal Taxation of Income
TAX 802: Taxation of Property Transactions
TAX 861: Tax Research
TAX 862: Taxation of Corporations
TAX 883: Introduction to International Taxation
Professional Links
Degrees/Professional Certifications
- PhD, Emory University
- BBA & BA, University of Michigan