Charmayne Highfield

Charmayne Highfield is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Accountancy (SOA) of Singapore Management University (SMU). She holds a PhD in Accounting from Charles Sturt University (2013) and has over two decades of experience in accounting, management, and education across Australia and Singapore. Her research focuses on ethics in professional practice, human capital development, and organizational value creation.

Education:

• PhD (Acc), Charles Sturt University, Australia
• MComm (Acc), Charles Sturt University, Australia
• GradCertUnivTeach&Learn, Charles Sturt University, Australia
• GradDipEthics&LegStud (Distinction)
• BBus(Acc), University of Technology Sydney, Australia

Research & Teaching: Dr. Highfield advocates for excellence in accountancy and management education, emphasizing professional ethics. Her work bridges theoretical ethics with practical organizational challenges, contributing to debates on cashless economies and constructivist research methods in accounting.

Awards:

• SMU SOA Dean’s List for Teaching Excellence (2022, 2020)
• Fee-Waiver Scholarship (2010–2013), Charles Sturt University

Appointments:

• Editor, Australian Ethics journal (2014–current)
• Treasurer, Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics (2014–current)
• Mentor, CPA Australia (2003–2008)

Her professional roles include serving as a Company Secretary for The Baird Institute Limited (2001–2010) and contributing to medical education through the University of Sydney’s Graduate Medical Programme interview panel (1996–2003).