Han Wen

Han Wen serves as a Research Assistant and Academic Tutor at the Centre for Public Value and the Department of Accounting & Finance within the UWA Business School at The University of Western Australia. He is concurrently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the institution.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, UWA Business School

Research Profile

Han Wen specializes in Not-for-Profit accounting and accountability systems, investigating how charities fulfill reporting obligations through integrated financial and non-financial disclosures. His methodological toolkit includes semi-structured interviews, NVivo-based thematic analysis, and survey design. Core research domains encompass Accounting Standards implementation in NFPs, Performance Auditing frameworks, and regulatory compliance mechanisms within charitable organizations.

Publication Trends

Han Wen's 2024-2025 publications critically examine tiered allocation systems for charities' financial reporting requirements, with particular focus on turnover size metrics as determinants of reporting regimes. His work bridges theoretical accounting frameworks with Australian regulatory contexts, revealing tensions between standardized reporting systems and diverse organizational needs within the NFP sector.

Teaching & Affiliations

As an Academic Tutor, he delivers undergraduate instruction for ACCT1101 Financial Accounting. His research activities are anchored at the Centre for Public Value, where he contributes to evidence-based initiatives enhancing public sector value creation through rigorous accounting research.