Ali Yaftian

Dr. Ali Yaftian is a Senior Lecturer in the Accounting Discipline Group at Deakin Business School (Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University). With over 18 years in academia and 12 years in public accounting, he specializes in financial reporting, corporate social responsibility (CSR), accounting history, education, and business ethics. He holds a PhD in Accounting (University of Wollongong), Master of Accounting (UOW), and multiple graduate certificates in management and education.

Education Background

• Doctor of Philosophy – University of Wollongong
• Master of Commerce (Accounting) – University of Wollongong
• Graduate Certificate in Management – Central Queensland University
• Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education – Victoria University
• Bachelor of Economics – Alzahra University (Tehran)

Research Focus

His research explores intersections between accounting practices and societal contexts, including historical development of accounting systems in Iran and Libya, CSR reporting in developing nations, and educational technology adoption in accounting training. Recent work examines corporate governance dynamics in Australia and Thailand, as well as ethical climates in public sectors.

Professional Contributions

• Associate Editor – International Journal of Economics and Finance
• Member – Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (CA)
• Fellow – Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA)
• Organized sessions at European Accounting Association Congress (2018)

Awards

• Dean's Teaching Excellence Award (Central Queensland University, 2007)

Teaching Expertise

Teaches financial and management accounting at undergraduate/postgraduate levels across institutions including Deakin, Victoria University, and Central Queensland University. Courses include Corporate Accounting (MAA363), Accounting Systems (CAF001), and Financial Accounting (MAA261).