Li Kuan (Jason) Ni, Cpa
About Li Kuan (Jason) Ni, Cpa
Li Kuan (Jason) Ni is a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, where he focuses on corporate governance research. He has a background in accounting, with experience at EY and various roles in academia.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Li Kuan (Jason) Ni serves as a Research Associate at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he assists Professor Suraj Srinivasan with research and publications focused on corporate governance. His responsibilities include collecting, compiling, and cleaning financial and corporate governance data. He also prepares teaching materials, such as videos and slide decks, on various corporate governance topics. His work contributes to the academic community's understanding of issues like ESG reporting, executive compensation, and shareholder activism.
Previous Experience at EY
Ni worked at EY as Assurance Staff from 2019 to 2021 in San Jose, California. His tenure lasted for two years, during which he gained experience in assurance services. Prior to this role, he completed a two-month internship at EY in 2018, also in San Jose. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in accounting and auditing practices.
Educational Background at Brigham Young University
Ni studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's degree in Accounting. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2018, with a minor in information systems and music. He then pursued a Master's degree in Accounting from 2018 to 2019. During his time at the university, he also served as a Research Assistant and contributed to various academic projects.
Research and Writing Contributions
In addition to his role at Harvard Business School, Ni has contributed to research and writing in various capacities. He was a Contributing Author at IPOhub.org from 2018 to 2019, where he focused on topics related to initial public offerings. He also worked as a Financial Modeling Team Member for the Personal Finance Employee Education Fund in 2016 and held multiple research assistant positions at Brigham Young University, including roles in music and Chinese language instruction.
Research Assistant Experience
Ni's experience as a Research Assistant at Brigham Young University spanned multiple roles. From 2017 to 2018, he assisted in research projects, focusing on corporate governance topics. He also served as a Music Research Assistant/Translator in 2016, where he worked on various academic tasks. His involvement in these roles enhanced his research skills and provided him with a diverse academic background.