Faculty/Staff
Diana Weng
Assistant Professor
diana2@usf.edu
Campus: Tampa
Diana Lynn Weng is an assistant professor in the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy at the 最新天美传媒. Her research examines financial reporting, disclosure, and the role of information in capital markets, with a particular focus on how emerging technologies and regulatory environments influence financial decision-making.
Weng鈥檚 work has been published in leading academic journals, including The Accounting Review and the Journal of Accounting Literature, with additional research forthcoming in Contemporary Accounting Research. Her research explores topics such as simplifying complex financial disclosures, the implications of product market threats for firm performance, and the impact of artificial intelligence on small business lending. Her work has received recognition through multiple research awards and widespread dissemination in both academic and media outlets.
Before joining 最新天美传媒 in 2026, Weng served as an assistant professor at Baruch College, City University of New York, and as a visiting assistant professor at the University of Missouri. She has an active presence in the academic community, presenting her research at universities and conferences across the United States, including Boston University, Temple University, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Weng earned her PhD in accounting from the University of Florida, where she also completed her Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting, graduating cum laude with a minor in actuarial science.
In the classroom, Weng teaches courses in accounting information systems and financial accounting. She is recognized for her strong teaching performance, consistently receiving high student evaluations across undergraduate and graduate courses.
In addition to her research and teaching, Weng is actively involved in academic service. She contributes to professional organizations such as the American Accounting Association and participates in mentoring initiatives, conference organization, and editorial review activities. Her engagement reflects a commitment to supporting the development of emerging scholars and advancing the accounting discipline.