Pei-Gin Hsieh
Pei-Gin Hsieh is an assistant professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Technology at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan. She received her B.B.A. degree in Accounting from Providence University, and her MACC and Ph.D. degrees from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio. Her research interests are financial analysts, corporate governance, management forecasts, earnings management.
Biographical Information
I am currently an assistant professor at National Chung Cheng University. I was born in Taiwan, and lived in the States when I when in primary school and in graduate school. I received my bachelor’s degree in accounting from Providence University, Taiwan. I received my Master of Accountancy (MACC) and Ph.D. in Business degrees from Case Western Reserve University, Ohio.
Publications
A Structural Study of Internal Control for ERP System Environments: A Perspective from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Shi-Ming Huang*, Pei-Gin Hsieh, Shiu-Hui Taso, Pei-Yu Syu. International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development. 2007. forthcoming.
Unemployment, Welfare, and Optimal Monetary Policy: Convergence Probability. (with Hsih-Chia Hsieh) Asia Pacific Management Review. 2003. 8(4), 433-459. (TSSCI)
The Impacts of Tax Exemptions for Imported Goods Upon Import. (first author) The Accounting Journal, Providence University. May, 1991.
Book Review
The Nature and Determinants of Disclosure Adequacy: An International Perspective by Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui -Research in Accounting Regulation, Supplement 1, 1997, 415-417.
Conferences
Impetus for voluntary independent director appointments: A Signaling Perspective (with Chaur-Shiuh Young)-AAA Midyear International Accounting Conference, Jan. 11-14, 2006.
A Structural Study of Internal Control for ERP System Environments: A Perspective from the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Shi-Ming Huang*, Pei-Gin Hsieh, Shiu-Hui Taso, Pei-Yu Syu. 2007 International Conference on Accounting and Information Technology (ICAIT) Conference. Hong Kong. Jan. 3-5, 2007.
“Do Managers Guide Analyst Provided Street Earnings?” 2005 Modern Issues and Accounting-Theory and Practice Symposium. Taichung, Taiwan. April 15, 2005.
My Personal Story
I was born in Taiwan. I studied in the U.S. for four years when I was in primary school. Most of my classmates then were Christians. Every Monday morning, my classmates would ask me whether I went to church the day before (Sunday). At that time, I felt as if I was strange because I was the only non-Christian.
I met a lot of nice people when I lived in the States. I remember that my third grade teacher brought our whole family to church on Christmas Eve.
I saw people holding candles and children performing on stage. It was a very interesting experience for me. When my whole family was moving from Florida to Minnesota, we had to wait for the next flight because our luggage was overweight. At that time, we were planning to sleep at the airport because we ran out of cash. However, a ground service lady was kind enough to bring our whole family (my parents, me, and my brother) to her home to stay for the night. There weren’t many foreigners in the States then. So, she was really brave to have brought not only strangers, but also foreigners home. Experiences such as these and my perception that most people in the States are Christians made me and my brother to think at that time that we will become Christians when we grow up.
I returned to Taiwan in April when I was in 6th grade. It was a horrifying experience for me since I forgot my Chinese and I had to adapt to the Chinese culture. Although I understood when people spoke, I had to learn to read and write in Chinese from the beginning. The only classes I understood were math, English, physics, and chemistry. Therefore, I slept through most of the classes because they were boring or I couldn’t understand what was being taught. (My teachers were so mad at me for doing that.) Then, I was under tremendous pressure then and had acnes all over my face. I went to the best doctors and no one was able to cure it. It was lucky that I got through middle and high school and entered Providence University, where English textbooks were used.
During my freshman year, I lived in the dorms. A student (Li-Mei) came to my dorm and shared the gospel with me. I thought ‘here is finally the chance to become a Christian!’ I immediately received Christ as my savior. After that, I went to the bible study club to which Li-Mei belonged. There, I learned and asked questions about the bible. During that time, I told God that I was willing to serve Him in accounting (my major). In my junior year, I finally reached a stage when I felt I was ready to get baptized. Within a week after my baptism, my seemingly incurable acnes completely disappeared.
After receiving a college degree, I went to the States again to study at Case Western Reserve University. Studying abroad alone, especially as a Ph.D. student, was a big challenge for me although I lived there when I was little. Sisters and brothers from church and my family were my biggest emotional support then. My faith in God and my promise to God that I would serve Him in accounting were what kept me going. Fortunately, I completed my studies there and returned to Taiwan.
At National Chung Cheng University, where I am teaching now, I was built up in terms of my relationship with God through church and bible studies. I experienced how “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:31-33) I also learned to place all my burdens onto Him because He says ‘For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.’ (Matthew 11:30). Now, I pray for both myself and others and read the bible almost daily. Through this, I experienced tremendous peace, help and wisdom from God. My hope is that my relationship with God will continue to be strong throughout the remainder of my life, and that God will delights in my service. I also invite you to get to know the God that I believe in.