Mr. Brown received a bachelor of science in computer science and a master of business administration, both from the University of North Florida. He worked in a variety of information technology positions before pursuing accounting. Since then, he has worked at a local accounting firm while completing his MBA. Current research interests include internal decision-making processes, the information content of financial accounting data, and the analysis of information flow.

Song graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Lanzhou University in China. He came to the University of Florida in 2005 and earned two master's degrees in Materials Engineering and Management. Song joined the Accounting PhD program in Fall 2008. His research interests include intangible assets valuation and capital market analysis.

Hadi started his college education at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, where he pursued a degree in Commerce. He later transferred to and graduated from the Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. He subsequently completed a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from the University of Florida where he was recognized as the 2008 Thomas S. Johnson Entrepreneurial Scholar. Hadi joined the PhD program in summer 2008. His primary research interests include auditing and corporate governance. In his spare time, he enjoys socializing and going on wild adventures.

Ping joined the accounting PhD program in 2008. Her primary research interests include accounting information and equity valuation, financial statement analysis and other related empirical capital market research topics. Before she came to the University of Florida, she earned her Master's degree in accounting from the Florida State University and prior to that she got her Bachelor of Science degree from Fudan University in China. For her leisure time, she likes to play volleyball.

Michael received a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Florida / Fisher School of Accounting and a master's degree in accounting from the University of North Florida. He also successfully passed the CPA Exam on his first attempt. Michael has worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and a regional firm in Jacksonville, Florida for several years focusing on federal and state taxation for both business and individuals. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Michael is also a Federal Aviation Administration Licensed Pilot and holds a current instrument rating. His research interests include income taxation, international taxation, and taxpayer compliance.