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Professor Anne-Marie Ward is a Professor of Accounting at Ulster University, specifically within the Ulster University Business School's Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics. She is based at the Belfast campus and has established herself as a leading academic in her field with extensive contributions to accounting education and research.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Queen's University Belfast (2005), a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Ulster (2000), and professional qualifications as an Irish Chartered Accountant where she ranked first in Northern Ireland and fifth in Ireland (1995).
Professor Ward's primary research focuses on the social economy and financial inclusion, particularly examining the governance and performance of non-profit, member-owned, cooperative credit unions. She has substantially contributed to this literature and is recognized as one of the leading academics in this specialized area. In recent years, she has expanded her research interests to include Northern Ireland's 10X economy, doctoral education, sustainability, and gender studies. Her work demonstrates strong engagement with practical applications, collaborating with organizations like the Irish League of Credit Unions and the Ulster Federation of Credit Unions to foster knowledge exchange.
Professor Ward has authored over 100 publications in prestigious journals including the Journal of Business Ethics, Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, and British Accounting Review. Her recent work shows a growing emphasis on gender diversity in credit union governance, integrated reporting practices, and regional economic analysis focused on Northern Ireland's strategic economic priorities.
- AAAJ Scholarship (2003)
- Chartered Accountants Ireland - Best article published in 'Accountancy Ireland' in 2013 (2014)
- Committee of Heads of Accountancy Prize for best paper (2007)
- IAFA emerging scholar prize (2004)
- International Conference on Social Economics, Policy and Policy Best Presentation Award (2019)
Professor Ward has successfully secured six grant projects totaling over £200,000 and is actively involved in supervising doctoral students. Her current research projects include 'A cross-border analysis of key stakeholders' perceptions of the drivers and barriers to generational renewal in Irish agriculture' and 'NISRA BDR Programme - NI Trade Model.' She has made significant contributions to accounting education through her widely adopted textbooks, including 'Finance Theory and Practice' (4 editions) and 'Introduction to Financial Accounting' (10 editions), which are used in over 40 institutions across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
