Constance Li

Accounting, Assistant Professor

Office: WSTC 312C   |    Phone: (308) 865-8112   |    Email: lit@unk.edu

Constance Li

Bio

Constance Li incorporates real world knowledge and professional knowledge into textbook learning to prepare taxation and accounting students for their future. Originally from Shanghai, China, she brings 7 years of professional experience as a tax accountant and an accounting officer in both China and Los Angeles. Memberships include American Accounting Association (AAA) and California Society of CPA’s (CalCPA’s). Her research interests include financial accounting, information systems, and auditing. Her published work appears in the Journal of Informational Systems and Advances in Accounting and covers topics such as business strategies and cybersecurity breaches, product market competition and auditor-client contracting, and information processing costs.


Education

Ph.D., Accounting, Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton

M.S., Accounting, California State University – Los Angeles

B.A., Business Administration, East China Normal University


Areas of expertise and research

Financial accounting

Accounting information systems (AIS)


What is something that shapes you but does not show up on your resume?

I have visited around 20 countries: most of the countries in Asia, Europe, North and South America. I haven’t yet been to Australia or Africa. I also speak Mandarin, Shanghainese, Cantonese, English, Japanese, Spanish, and some French.

 

What can I expect in your class?

I value the idea that each student has something special to offer and his or her particular set of characteristics is unique to the class. I treat students with respect, display openness with students, and share my experiences, ambitions, success, and frustrations. I encourage my students to reach their full potential and become well-rounded and successful accountants. I value the relationship of trust that develops between my students and me. That trust and openness produce a collaborative environment in which students can ask any question and freely discuss a variety of views.