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2025 WIN Contemporary Accounting Paper Award Symposium — Duke University’s Prof. Schipper Delivers Keynote, Inspiring New Perspectives

Date 2025-10-20 38 Clicks

In his opening remarks, President Keh highlighted that Contemporary Accounting has been published for 26 years and is indexed in the TSSCI (Tier 2 Management Category) of the National Science and Technology Council, holding a significant place in Taiwan’s business and management academia. He further noted that the Win Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Paper Award is the most prestigious and highest-paying academic accounting award in Taiwan, expressing gratitude to Win Semiconductors Corp. for its long-standing support that continues to energize accounting research in Taiwan.

Chairman Chin-Tsai Chen reflected on over 20 years of partnership with Contemporary Accounting, expressing gratitude to the Tamkang Accounting Education Foundation and the academic community for their dedication to making the award one of Taiwan’s most influential recognitions in accounting research. He emphasized that integrity and sustainability are the cornerstones of corporate success, noting that Win Semiconductors has ranked among the top 5 companies in Taiwan’s ESG evaluations for 11 consecutive years and has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) on five occasions. He encouraged faculty and students to continue advancing both academic and practical excellence with professional integrity, contributing to Taiwan’s accounting development.

During the ceremony, Chairman Chen presented the 2025 Win Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Scholar Award to Prof. C. Janie Chang, Academic Executive Director and Professor at the University of California, Davis, recognizing his outstanding contributions to accounting research and education. An alumnus of Tamkang University’s Department of Accounting, Prof. Chang has published extensively in top international journals and is dedicated to bridging academic study and professional practice.

The symposium also featured a keynote speech by Prof. Katherine Schipper, Thomas F. Keller Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, titled “Research on Real Effects of Reporting Standards.” Prof. Cheng-Li Huang noted that this year’s event attracted 52 paper submissions, marking a significant increase from previous years, a testament to Prof. Schipper’s strong academic influence in the global accounting community.

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At the 2025 Win Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Paper Award Symposium, Mr. Shun-Ping Chen, Director of the Board, General Manager of Corporate Business and Operations, and Chairman of ESG Committee at Win Semiconductors (back row, 5th from left), posed for a group photo with the symposium staff and award recipients.
At the 2025 Win Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Paper Award Symposium, Mr. Shun-Ping Chen, Director of the Board, General Manager of Corporate Business and Operations, and Chairman of ESG Committee at Win Semiconductors (back row, 5th from left), posed for a group photo with the symposium staff and award recipients.
WIN Semiconductors Chairman Chin-Tsai Chen (left) presented the 2025 WIN Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Scholar certificate to Prof. C. Janie Chang (right) of the University of California, Davis, witnessed by Prof. Katherine Schipper of Duke University.
WIN Semiconductors Chairman Chin-Tsai Chen (left) presented the 2025 WIN Semiconductor Contemporary Accounting Scholar certificate to Prof. C. Janie Chang (right) of the University of California, Davis, witnessed by Prof. Katherine Schipper of Duke University.
President Huan-Chao Keh (left) presented a souvenir to Prof. Katherine Schipper of Duke University.
President Huan-Chao Keh (left) presented a souvenir to Prof. Katherine Schipper of Duke University.

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