Doaa Aljamal

Doaa Aljamal is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Accounting at the University of Northampton's Faculty of Business and Law, serving as Deputy Head of the Accounting and Finance Department for postgraduate studies. She leads the MSc in Accounting and Finance program and previously oversaw the MSc in Corporate Governance & Leadership. As Academic Integrity Officer, she ensures ethical standards in research and assessments. Her expertise spans international financial reporting, governance, and sustainability, with a focus on banking standards in the Middle East.

Education:

• PhD: 'Financial Instruments under the IFRSs: A Comparative Study between the Early Adoption of IFRS 9 and Precedent Standards set in Commercial Banks in the Middle East' (Anglia Ruskin University, 2017)
• PGCE in Academic Practice (University of Northampton, 2018)

Research Interests: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Management Accounting, Tax Aggressiveness, Integrated Reporting, and Sustainability. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly education and responsible consumption.

Professional Roles:

• External Examiner for multiple UK institutions (e.g., Sussex, Bedfordshire, London Institute of Banking and Finance)
• Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Financial Market Studies (2024–present)
• Reviewer for the British Accounting Review and Journal of Financial Reporting

Awards:

• 2024 Nominee: University of Northampton People Award

Advising & Grants: Supervisor for 2 completed DBA/PhD students. Actively involved in program validation and curriculum development for postgraduate accounting programs.

Labs/Teams: Leads modules aligned with professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, IFA) and contributes to academic governance committees within the university.