Boyang Wang
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Email
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Location
Colchester Campus
Profile
- Applications and Benefits of LLMs in Accounting
- Textual Analysis in Financial Reporting
Biography
I am a PhD Candidate in Accounting at Essex Business School, with a strong interest in the applications and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in accounting and financial analysis. My research focuses on leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML methodologies to enhance financial reporting, auditing, and decision-making processes. My goal is to bridge the gap between traditional accounting practices and technological advancements, contributing to more efficient, transparent, and data-driven financial systems. I am always open to discussions, collaborations, and innovative research ideas in the intersection of accounting, finance, and AI. Feel free to connect and reach out!
Qualifications
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BSc Accounting and Finance University of Essex (2023)
Research and professional activities
Thesis
The Impact of LLMs on Corporate Annual Report Disclosure
This paper examines how the widespread adoption of AI has transformed the textual characteristics of annual reports produced. Using large-scale textual analysis of corporate disclosures, the study investigates structural shifts across four key dimensions: readability, similarity (cross-firm boilerplate homogeneity), forward-looking content, and tone. Findings contribute to the growing literature on AI-driven changes in corporate communication within an emerging-market context.
Supervisor: Ricardo Malagueno de Santana , Hao Lan , Henry Agyei-Boapeah
Research interests
AI-Driven Financial Forecasting
Using machine learning to improve accuracy in financial predictions and risk assessment
Automated Auditing & Fraud Detection
Developing AI-powered models to enhance efficiency and detect irregularities in financial statements
Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Accounting
Analyzing financial disclosures and textual data for sentiment analysis and decision-making insights
Contact
Location:
Colchester Campus
Working pattern:
Please email me to arrange a meeting