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Professor Baljit Sidhu is a Professor and Deputy Head (Education Innovation) at the University of Sydney. His academic background includes an MCom from the University of Otago and a PhD from the University of Sydney, with professional qualifications as a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and CPA. He teaches courses such as ACCT3011 Financial Accounting B, ACCT3013 Financial Statement Analysis, and BUSS4112 Accounting Honours A. His research focuses on accounting standards, climate risk, financial reporting, audit quality, and corporate disclosures. Notable contributions include studies on climate risk externalities in supply chains, the impact of IFRS adoption, and the role of independently certified industry-specific disclosures.
Current research includes a project on 'Climate Change and Capital Markets' with student Sruthi Shanmuga Subramanian. He has secured grants such as the 2021 Australian Research Council Linkage Project on Climate Risk Disclosure. His work spans over two decades, with publications in journals like Journal of Accounting Literature, Accounting and Finance, and Abacus. Key themes include regulatory compliance, financial transparency, and the intersection of environmental factors with accounting practices.
Professor Sidhu’s expertise is reflected in his extensive publication record and engagement with contemporary issues like ESG factors, sustainability accounting, and the implications of industry-specific reporting frameworks. His teaching and research emphasize innovation in education and practical applications of financial reporting principles.
