Diana Weng

Asst Professor

Zicklin School of Business

Department: Stan Ross Dept Accountancy

Areas of expertise:

Email Address: diana.weng@baruch.cuny.edu

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Education

Ph.D., Accounting, University of Florida Gainesville United States

B.Acc., Accounting, University of Florida Gainesville United States

MAcc, Accounting, University of Florida Gainesville United States

SemesterCourse PrefixCourse NumberCourse Name
Fall 2023ACC3000Financial Accounting I
Fall 2023ACC3000Financial Accounting I
Fall 2022ACC3000Financial Accounting I

Journal Articles

Kielty, P., Wang, K., & Weng, D. (2023). Simplifying Complex Disclosures: Evidence from Disclosure Regulation in the Mortgage Markets. The Accounting Review,

Hinson, L., Tucker, J. W., & Weng, D. (2019). The tradeoff between relevance and comparability in segment reporting. Journal of Accounting Literature, 43. 70-86.

Presentations

Weng, D. moderator. Baruch-Fordham-Rutgers Accounting Conference. New York, NY: Baruch College.

Weng, D. (2024, January 11). discussion of "Does the public stock market allocate capital toward more productive firms? Evidence from the UK public and private firms". AAA FARS Midyear Meeting 2024. Denver, CO: AAA.

Weng, D. discussion of "Efficiency Gains From Accounting Regulatory Compliance: Evidence From ASC-842". American Accounting Association Financial Accounting and Reporting Midyear Meeting 2023. Phoenix, AZ

Weng, D., & Rodriguez-Vazquez, E. (2024, August 11). "Kinney 3: What, Why, How - Part I" with Edgar. AAA Annual Meeting 2023 / PhD Project. virtual: AAA.

Weng, D. (2024, April 11). discussion of "10-K Human Capital Disclosures and Employee Turnover". PhD Project-Baruch College Research Symposium 2023. New York, NY: Baruch College/PhD Project.

Weng, D. The Effect of Financial Reporting for Restructuring on Firm Choice of Divestiture Form. Zoom: Baruch College-CUNY.

Weng, D. discussion of "Does the FASB’s Simplification Initiative reduce the quality of reported earnings? Evidence from ASU 2016-09". American Accounting Association Annual Meeting 2022. San Diego, CA: University of Missouri-Columbia.

Weng, D. Simplifying Complex Disclosures: Evidence from Disclosure Regulation in the Mortgage Markets. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.

Weng, D. Simplifying Complex Disclosures: Evidence from Disclosure Regulation in the Mortgage Markets. Fayetteville, AR: University of Arkansas.

Reviews

Weng, D. (1970,January 1). two reviews. American Accounting Association Annual Meeting 2023.

Weng, D. (1970,January 1). review. Contemporary Accounting Research.

Weng, D. (1970,January 1). three reviews. American Accounting Association Financial Accounting and Reporting Midyear Meeting 2024.

Weng, D. (1970,January 1). review. American Accounting Association Financial Accounting and Reporting Midyear Meeting 2023.

Research Currently in Progess

Weng, D., & King, Z.(n.d.). Costs and Benefits of Mandatory Disclosure for Intangibles: Evidence from the Pharmaceutical Industry. In Progress.

Weng, D., & Liang, M.(n.d.). The Role of Segment Line-Item Disaggregation in Value Relevance and Stewardship Decisions. In Progress.

Kirk, M., Piao, J., & Weng, D.(n.d.). Product Market Threats: Implications for Future Profitability and its Use by Market Participants. In Progress.

Weng, D.(n.d.). The Effect of Financial Reporting for Restructuring on Firm Choice of Divestiture Form. In Progress.

Kielty, P., Kirk, M., & Weng, D.(n.d.). Analyst Extraversion: characteristics and career outcomes. In Progress.

TitleFunding Agency SponsorStart DateEnd DateAwarded DateTotal FundingStatus
The tradeoff between value relevance and comparability in segment reportingPSC-CUNY 5407/01/202306/30/202404/18/20233500Funded - In Progress
Honor / AwardOrganization SponsorDate ReceivedDescription
Baruch College-CUNY Office of the Provost Travel Mini-GrantBaruch College-CUNY Office of the Provost2022-10-18

College

Committee NamePosition RoleStart DateEnd Date
Committee on Academic Standing (CAS)Committee MemberPresent
Data & Analytics (D&A) Implementation CommitteeCommittee MemberPresent
Planning Committee for Baruch-Fordham-Rutgers Accounting ConferenceCommittee Member5/3/2024
Pre-workshop for Accounting PhD studentsFaculty Mentor4/17/2024
Baruch Undergraduate RecruitmentAccounting Faculty Representative4/14/2024
Baruch Annual Majors and Minors FairAccounting Faculty Representative10/26/2023
ACC 70600 Financial Accounting and Reporting SeminarGuest Speaker5/10/2023
Pre-workshop for Accounting PhD studentsFaculty Mentor2/22/2023
preparing Accounting PhD students for Job MarketPresenter10/12/2022

Professional

OrganizationPosition RoleOrganization StateOrganization CountryStart DateEnd DateAudience
AICPA FoundationScholarship Judge10/19/2023PresentNational
American Accounting AssociationReviewer, Conference PaperFloridaUnited States1/1/2018PresentInternational