What your desk says about you

The work desk of SMU Professor of Accounting Sum Yee Loong is one of several featured in this Sunday Times special. Prof Sum likes to keep his desk devoid of clutter. Research papers are stacked neatly on his right, so that when his students come to his office for consultations, there is room on the desk for their books and computer. The clean desk contrasts with the shelf above it, which is full of antiques.