Nandini Krishna Kumar

Nandini Krishna Kumar is a Lecturer and Director of Education in the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University. She has held teaching roles at institutions including City University of Hong Kong and SIBT Sydney. A passionate educator, Nandini focuses on making accounting education engaging through innovative strategies, emphasizing student connection, collaboration, and real-world application.

Education & Career:

• Joined Macquarie University in 2007 after relocating from Hong Kong in 2004.
• Transitioned from industry to academia, inspired by her grandmother’s rural Indian town where accountants were community leaders.

Teaching Philosophy:

Nandini’s approach prioritizes student engagement via personalized interactions, collaborative learning clusters, and integrating pop culture anecdotes (e.g., electric guitar inventors, Oscars accounting). She emphasizes employability skills, environmental awareness, and fostering a supportive classroom community. Her strategies include:

• Learning materials with visual appeal
• Fun pop quizzes and pre-class updates
• Student-driven seating arrangements

Awards:

• 2020 Macquarie University Learning & Teaching Student Nominated Award
• Teaching Excellence recognitions at multiple institutions

Advising & Impact:

Known for high student retention and engagement, Nandini’s methods include proactive attendance outreach and boundary-setting while maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. She inspires students to pursue leadership roles in business and accounting.