The Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance at Cal State Fullerton’s College of Business and Economics hosts the annual Haskell & White Academic Conference each fall as a forum that bridges academic research and practice. The 2025 event — held on Sept. 26 — drew more than 80 participants from universities worldwide. For the first time, the event was co-hosted by the School of Accountancy and the Department of Finance, underscoring Cal State Fullerton’s growing research profile. From nearly 80 submissions, six papers were selected on artificial intelligence, regulation, lending, disclosure and governance.
“For more than two decades, this academic conference has been possible only through the steadfast support of Haskell & White and Wayne Pinnell,” said Vivek Mande, director of the School of Accountancy and co-director of the Center for Corporate Reporting and Governance. “They have helped elevate the thought leadership stature of the School of Accountancy to new heights.”
Weili Lu, chair and professor of finance, lauded the event and new collaboration between departments as a promising chapter in CSUF business education.
“This conference plays a vital role in strengthening our position as a research leader within the California State University system, Southern California and the nation,” said Lu.
“Although CSUF is often recognized as a teaching-focused institution, this event showcased our growing reputation as an active research community and served as a valuable platform for blending theory with practice,” said Zhejia Ling, assistant professor of accounting and associate director of the School of Accountancy.
Read more in this CSUF Business News article.