Adrian Sawyer

Adrian Sawyer is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the University of Canterbury's UC Business School, where he has served since 1993. His international affiliations include roles as Extraordinary Professor at the University of South Africa and International Fellow at the University of Exeter's Tax Administration Research Centre. He previously contributed as a Board Trustee for Avonhead School (2016–2019).

Professor Sawyer's research centers on:

• Tax compliance and administration
• Taxpayers' rights and policy development
• International taxation and digital economy challenges
• Personal insolvency frameworks

His recent publications (2025) critically examine digital tax reforms, data privacy conflicts in revenue collection, and comparative policy analysis.

He actively supervises 25+ graduate students investigating tax literacy, compliance behavior, and international tax policy. With no dedicated lab mentioned, his work emphasizes theoretical and policy-driven scholarship. Professional credentials include Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA), and Barrister/Solicitor of New Zealand's High Court.