Stuart Tooley

Professor Stuart Tooley is the Head of College (Business) at CQUniversity Australia, leading the School of Business and Law. With over 30 years of academic experience across institutions including Massey University, QUT, and UniSQ, he specializes in financial accounting education, leadership, and research in accountability systems. His research focuses on sustainability accounting, nonprofit accountability, and qualitative methodologies.

• Leadership Roles: Head of College (CQUniversity), Acting Head of School (UniSQ/QUT), Deputy Head of School
• Teaching: Undergraduate/postgraduate accounting, corporate education
• Supervision: 9 completed PhDs, external examiner for 12 international candidates

Education Background:

• PhD (Macquarie University)
• MBS (Massey University)
• Diploma in Accounting (Tax)

Research Interests:

• Accountability frameworks across sectors
• Decision-usefulness in reporting
• Constructivist qualitative research
• Sustainability and nonprofit accounting

Publications reflect focus on CSR, nonprofit accountability, and research evaluation systems. Recognized for HDR mentoring at QUT. Professional memberships include CPA Australia (FCPA) and Chartered Accountants ANZ (CA).