Dianne McGrath

Associate Professor Dianne McGrath serves at Charles Sturt University's School of Business as Associate Head of School and Course Director for Accounting, Finance, and Dispute Resolution programs, with affiliation to the Aspro Business Gulbali Research Institute. Her leadership extends to editorial roles and professional organizations including the Accounting & Finance Association Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ).

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD, Charles Sturt University (2010)
• Master of Commerce (Research), La Trobe University (1988)
• Bachelor of Economics, Australian National University (1983)

McGrath's research centers on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in credit unions and Accounting Education, examining governance, sustainability, and ethical behavior amid climate change and corporate ethics challenges. She developed a social reporting model for credit unions published in Social Accounting and Public Management, focusing on stakeholder dialogue and accountability frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in Australian regional contexts.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2013) reveals consistent evolution from foundational CSR frameworks toward interdisciplinary applications in food waste sustainability (2024, 2021), ESG legal motivators (2016, 2013), and pedagogical innovation (2016, 2013). Key trends include growing emphasis on environmental accountability, university-community partnerships, and behavioral interventions in accounting education, all contextualized within Australian regulatory and social landscapes.

Her professional contributions include:

• Associate Editor, Accounting Education (2017–present)
• Treasurer, AFAANZ Education Special Interest Group
• Member, Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (CSEAR)
• Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)

McGrath has held significant university leadership roles including Associate Dean (Courses) and Sub Dean Learning & Teaching at CSU, preceded by Head of School at La Trobe University and Australian Taxation Office audit experience. Her community engagement spans:

• Director and Treasurer, Flying Fruit Fly Circus
• Treasurer, local CFA Brigade
• Former Branch Chair, CPA Australia Albury-Wodonga
• Former Director, local credit union