About
Dr. Ahmad Abras serves as a Lecturer in Accounting within the Accounting and Financial Management department at the Sheffield University Management School, joining in 2022 after prior academic roles at Essex University (part-time lecturer) and Coventry University (lecturer in accounting).
His academic credentials from the University of Essex include:
- BA (Hons) in Accounting
- MSc in Accounting
- PhD in Accounting
Research critically examines accounting through interdisciplinary lenses with core specializations in social and environmental accounting, NGO accountability in conflict zones (particularly Syria), and Islamic perspectives on finance. His work investigates how accounting practices interact with power dynamics, cultural contexts, and institutional frameworks to shape societal outcomes.
Recent publications reveal consistent thematic focus on accountability mechanisms in non-traditional settings, including Islamic finance standardization projects and civil society organizations during crises. These studies employ institutional theory to analyze complex power relations and the emergence of accountability practices in turbulent environments.
Academic recognition includes:
- Excellence in Teaching Award from Essex University (2017)
- Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
He supervises undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students while leading research projects including a CDAF-funded study on Syrian NGO accountability. As an active member of the Centre for Research into Accounting and Finance in Context (CRAFiC), he contributes to collaborative research examining accounting's societal dimensions.
