Vincent Chong

Professor Vincent K. Chong is a distinguished academic in the field of accounting at the University of Western Australia (UWA), serving as Deputy Head of the Department of Accounting & Finance and Chair of the Board of Studies (Management and Commerce) at the UWA Business School. His primary research focuses on behavioral aspects of accounting, judgment/decision-making, management control systems design, and business ethics. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics and Management Accounting Research.

Dr. Chong holds a PhD in Accounting from UWA (2000), an MBA from Saint Louis University (1989), and additional qualifications in higher education. He has held editorial roles at journals including Accounting & Finance and Management Accounting Research, and contributes to professional bodies like the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA).

His research explores ethical dilemmas in financial reporting, the impact of performance measurement systems, and the intersection of ESG practices with corporate branding. Recent studies address topics such as moral justification in counterproductive work behavior, the effects of profit-sharing schemes on auditor judgments, and the role of ethical leadership in deterring misreporting.

Chong supervises PhD candidates and has led research projects funded by organizations like the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing ethical business practices and sustainable economic systems.