معرفی
Ivana Barbieri is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rijeka's Faculty of Economics and Tourism, Department of Accounting. She specializes in public sector accounting, financial reporting, and non-financial sustainability metrics. Her research focuses on user perspectives of public sector financial reports, ESG integration challenges, and educational preparedness for public sector accounting roles.
Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting for public sectors and non-profits, emphasizing prudency principles, IPSAS compliance, and financial statement analysis. She actively contributes to curriculum development aligned with evolving public sector accounting standards.
- Key Research Themes: Public sector reporting practices, stakeholder engagement with financial data, ESG integration in governance, and workforce readiness.
- Geographic Focus: Croatia and comparative studies in Southeastern Europe.
- Methodology: Mixed-methods research combining surveys, case studies, and policy analysis.
Recent work highlights include analyzing pandemic-era reporting in New Zealand, evaluating Croatian politicians' use of financial statements, and assessing educational gaps in preparing public sector accountants. Her 2024 research on ESG integration in public institutions identifies critical risks and opportunities for sustainable development frameworks.
