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Bernadette Smith is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Accountability at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic leadership, particularly in the domain of accounting education and pedagogy.
Her research interests span Accounting Education, Higher Education Pedagogy, Tax Education, Collaborative and Blended Learning, Indigenous Access to University Education, and Accounting History. She investigates how students engage with learning resources, the effectiveness of visual and cognitive tools in tax education, and historical aspects of accountability and welfare in colonial Tasmania.
The recent research outputs show a strong trend toward educational innovation, student engagement, and equity in accounting education. Her work combines empirical studies with historical analysis and pedagogical experimentation, often focusing on underrepresented groups such as First Nations students and Chinese postgraduate learners. There is a consistent emphasis on improving teaching practices and curriculum design in accounting.
Her scientific contributions have been recognized with an award from the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) in 2012 for her work on blended learning environments.
Bernadette Smith plays a key role in academic supervision and teaching leadership. She has coordinated major programs including the Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting, Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting, and Master of Professional Accounting. These programs are professionally accredited and emphasize work-integrated learning, sustainability, and global business perspectives. She contributes significantly to curriculum development and student support in professional accounting pathways.
She is also engaged in service and outreach, particularly in advancing inclusive education and public participation in tax reform. Her collaborative work with researchers such as T. Fiedler, S. Shimeld, and S. van der Laan reflects a strong interdisciplinary and team-based approach to research and teaching innovation.
