About
Louise Macniven is a Reader in Accounting and Finance at Cardiff Business School, where she serves as Deputy Head of Section (Learning and Teaching) and Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions. Her teaching spans core finance and accounting modules across all undergraduate years.
- PhD in Accounting, University of Wales, Cardiff
- BSc in Accounting, University of Wales, Cardiff
- Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Research focuses on public sector accounting, particularly in healthcare contexts like the NHS, exploring issues such as asset management, accruals accounting, and implementation barriers. She has also investigated corporate governance in NHS Trusts and pedagogical innovations in large lecture settings.
Key article trends include NHS financial systems, accounting reforms, and technology interventions in education. Her work often examines how policy changes translate to practice in complex public institutions.
- Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
As Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions, she shapes student engagement strategies. Her teaching includes modules like Fundamentals of Finance, Corporate Reporting, and Professional Accounting Skills.
