Alan Sangster

Professor Alan Sangster is Chair in Accounting History at the University of Aberdeen's Business School, where he is actively engaged in research, teaching, and supervision of PhD students. His work centers on the historical evolution of accounting systems, particularly double-entry bookkeeping, and the pedagogical aspects of accounting education.

• University: University of Aberdeen
• School: Business School
• Position: Chair in Accounting History
• Email: alan.sangster@abdn.ac.uk

Alan Sangster holds a BA in Business Studies, MSc in Operational Research, PhD in Accounting Education, and is a Chartered Accountant (CA). His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the historical roots of modern accounting practices.

His research interests encompass Accounting History, Business History, and Accounting Education, with a focus on medieval and Renaissance accounting systems, the work of Luca Pacioli, digital methodologies in historical research, and ethical issues in accounting scholarship. He advocates for rigorous historical methodology and critical reassessment of established narratives.

The 15 most recent publications highlight a sustained and influential research trajectory in accounting history, with a strong emphasis on the origins and diffusion of double-entry bookkeeping, digital transformation of archival research, and critical reflections on historiography. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary pedagogical and ethical concerns in accounting.

Professor Sangster has received numerous accolades recognizing his exceptional contributions:

• 2022: Outstanding Accounting Educator Award (American Accounting Association)
• 2022: Outstanding Contribution to Accounting & Finance Education Award (British Accounting & Finance Association)
• 2021: Barbara D. Merino Award for Excellence in Accounting History Publication
• 2015: Hourglass Award (Academy of Accounting Historians)
• 2014: Premio Enrique Fernández Peña de Historia de la Contabilidad
• 2013: Life-Time Achievement Award (British Accounting and Finance Association)

He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Accounting Education (Routledge), Deputy Chair of the BAFA Accounting History SIG, and Trustee of The Academy of Accounting Historians. These roles underscore his leadership and influence in shaping the field globally. Although no specific students or grants are mentioned, his active supervision of PhDs and extensive publication record indicate a vibrant research program. He is not associated with any lab or team in the provided text, but his collaborative publications suggest active academic networks.