Andrea Arbula Blecich

Andrea Arbula Blecich is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business (EFRI) of the University of Rijeka. His primary role involves teaching and research in accounting, financial management, and business restructuring. He specializes in accounting for small and medium enterprises, financial institutions, and forensic accounting. His courses cover topics such as cost accounting, personal finance, and the detection of financial fraud.

He designs and teaches courses on:

• Računovodstvo malih i srednjih poduzeća (Accounting for Small and Medium Enterprises)
• Računovodstvo financijskih institucija (Accounting for Financial Institutions)
• Restrukturiranje i sanacija poduzeća (Business Restructuring and Sanitation)
• Forenzično računovodstvo i poslovne prijevare (Forensic Accounting and Business Fraud)
• Osobne financije (Personal Finance)

His research interests focus on forensic accounting methodologies, cost analysis in various industries, and strategic financial planning. He emphasizes practical application through case studies, including analyses of corporate fraud (e.g., Ponzi schemes) and restructuring strategies for businesses in crisis.

He is involved in postgraduate programs such as the MBA specialization, where he contributes to modules on financial analysis and cost management. His teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels, reflecting his expertise in bridging theoretical concepts with real-world business challenges.