Staff Profile

Dr. Jiaxin (Bella) Liu is a Lecturer in Accounting at Newcastle University Business School. Before joining Newcastle, Bella taught at Northumbria University, gaining extensive experience across foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Her teaching portfolio includes Transnational Education (TNE), working with international cohorts in Qatar. Prior to her academic career, Bella gained valuable industry experience as an accountant in a large electricity generation enterprise. She also worked as an A-Level Mathematics teacher. These diverse experiences have shaped Bella’s dynamic teaching style, blending academic concepts with practical, real-world applications.

Education:

•  PhD in Accounting and Finance – Newcastle University
•  MSc in Finance – University of Liverpool
•  BSc in Accounting with a Minor in Law – Jiujiang University

Professional Development & Qualifications:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training (PGCert)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP)

Bella’s research focuses on empirical accounting and finance, with a particular interest in corporate disclosure, corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and responsible business practices. Her work explores how managerial characteristics influence corporate behaviour and disclosure strategies.

Working Papers:

• "Managerial Ability, Narrative Tone, and State-Designated vs. Market-Oriented Media Coverage" Co-authored with Dr. Jose Liu and Prof. Simon Hussain. R&R at Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
• "Challenging (and Changing) Corporate Sustainability Behaviour with Investor Benchmarks: Three Not-for-Profit Benchmarks in the Global Food Sector." Co-authored with Prof. Josie McLaren and Prof. Louise Crawford.
• "Do CEOs’ Financial Ability Matter? The Effect of Financial Background on Financial Constraints." Co-authored with Dr. Jose Liu and Prof. Simon Hussain.
• "To What Extent Do CEOs’ Financial Ability Affect Corporate Responsibility Performance?" Co-authored with Dr. Jose Liu and Prof. Simon Hussain.

Current and Previous Projects:

• "Exploring New Behavioural Indicators of Money Laundering Risk for Financial Institutions" (with Dr. Herry Ogbeide).
• "Tax Transparency and Investor Perceptions: International Evidence", funded by NORAD (Norwegian Development Agency). This project involves collaboration with Durham University, Newcastle University, PWYP Norway, and Schulich Business School in Toronto, Canada.

2024–2025 Academic Year

• ACC1000: Introduction to Non-Specialist Accounting and Finance – Lectures
• ACC1003: Introduction to Accounting and Finance – Lectures
• ACC1010: Introduction to Financial Accounting – Seminars
• ACC1011: Introduction to Management Accounting and Finance – Seminars
• ACC1012: Professional Skills for Accounting and Finance – Presentations

Bella also supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, fostering students’ research and analytical skills.