Alina Taran Bozbay

Alina Taran Bozbay is a Lecturer in the Department of Finance at Özyeğin University's Faculty of Business. She holds a PhD in Accounting from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania, along with Master's and Bachelor's degrees from the same institution. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Romania with a specialized Psycho-pedagogical Teaching Certificate, she has been serving as a university lecturer since 2018.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Accounting, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
• Master's Degree, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
• Bachelor's Degree, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania

Dr. Taran Bozbay's primary research focuses on financial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, corporate governance, and sustainability reporting, with particular emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Her work bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical applications in corporate settings, especially regarding transparency and responsible business practices.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on corporate governance, financial reporting practices, and sustainability across diverse markets, particularly in Europe and emerging economies. The research shows increasing attention to ESG factors and their integration into financial decision-making processes, with recent work examining sustainability assurance in the airline industry and the impact of the Paris Accord on corporate performance.

Dr. Taran Bozbay has received recognition through publications in high-impact journals including those ranked Q1 and Q2 in the Social Sciences Citation Index. Her work appears in prestigious journals such as Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Borsa Istanbul Review, and Journal of Multinational Financial Management.

• Multiple publications in Q1 journals including Humanities and Social Sciences Communications and Borsa Istanbul Review
• Research featured in journals covering corporate governance, financial reporting, and sustainability
• Collaborative work with international researchers across Europe and Asia

With professional experience since 2010 working with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on financial reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, and consultancy, Dr. Taran Bozbay brings practical industry insights to her academic work and teaching. She currently teaches Financial Accounting (ACCT201) and Managerial Accounting (ACCT301) courses, connecting theoretical concepts with real-world applications for business students.