Deirdre Ruddy

Deirdre Ruddy is a Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Edinburgh's Business School within the Accounting and Finance department, specializing in online learning and distance education since joining the university in 2015. She teaches both on-campus and online accounting programs while maintaining professional industry connections.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Accounting, National University of Ireland, Galway (1986)
• Diploma in Corporate Finance
• Member of Chartered Accountants Ireland

Research Focus: Her primary research centers on pedagogical approaches for online accounting education, examining how distance learning methodologies can maintain academic rigor while meeting professional accreditation standards. She investigates the integration of corporate finance principles into digital learning environments and the evolving relationship between academic institutions and professional accountancy bodies in the context of remote education.

Professional Activities:

• Business School liaison representative with professional accountancy bodies
• Key contributor to accreditation processes for accounting degree programmes
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training as Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland (2016-2018, 2025)