Eleonora Stancheva-Todorova

Prof. Eleonora Stancheva-Todorova serves as a Professor at the Department of Finance and Accounting within the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski', where she teaches core accounting courses across bachelor's and master's programs while heading the master's accounting track. Her academic foundation was built entirely at Sofia University, earning bachelor's and master's degrees before completing her 2007 doctoral research on accounting systems for Bulgaria's water and sewerage infrastructure.

Her scholarly work explores critical intersections between traditional accounting frameworks and modern economic realities, with particular emphasis on the evolution of accounting theory, practical applications of financial accounting standards, global IFRS standardization processes, technology's disruptive impact on accounting professions, and innovative approaches to accounting pedagogy. This research agenda directly addresses contemporary challenges in adapting accounting practices to digital transformation and evolving regulatory landscapes.

Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent thematic focus across two decades, primarily documented in the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economics of Sofia University. Her scholarly output demonstrates progressive specialization from foundational work on public sector accounting models (2001-2003) toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of IFRS implementation impacts (2010) and specialized utility sector accounting (2006). The recurring emphasis on water infrastructure and forest accounting reflects sustained engagement with Bulgaria's unique public resource management challenges.

Scientific Awards: No specific research prizes, medals, or competitive fellowships are documented in the available materials, though she holds distinguished professional recognition as an honorary member of The Association of Certified Public Accountants (International).

Professor Stancheva actively supervises master's research in International Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Accounting, and Accounting Theory. Her professional trajectory bridges academia and industry through significant engagements including USAID project participation, leadership of AFA Ltd.'s accounting department, and current governance roles on Groupama Insurance's audit committees. These experiences provide students with valuable insights into real-world financial reporting challenges. While no dedicated research laboratory is associated with her position, her work remains deeply integrated with the Department of Finance and Accounting's academic mission through course development, thesis supervision, and professional practice connections.