Larelle Chapple

Larelle Chapple (also publishing as Ellie Chapple) is a Professor in the School of Accounting at Queensland University of Technology Business School. With a professional doctorate from QUT in 2000, she has established herself as a leading scholar in corporate governance, accounting, and sustainability research. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical corporate applications, particularly in Australian and international contexts.

Chapple's research interests focus on Corporate Governance, Board Diversity, Corporate Social Responsibility, Financial Reporting, and Sustainability. Her work examines how corporate structures influence transparency, accountability, and social impact, with recent emphasis on gender diversity, Indigenous representation, and environmental sustainability. She has pioneered research on modern slavery disclosures, corporate responses to political risk, and the role of sustainability committees.

Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward examining diversity in corporate leadership, particularly gender and Indigenous representation on boards. Her work increasingly connects traditional accounting frameworks with contemporary social issues, demonstrating how corporate governance structures can address broader societal challenges through the UN Sustainable Development Goals framework. Her research methodology combines quantitative analysis of large datasets with qualitative examination of corporate disclosures and governance structures.

Chapple has served as editor for the Accounting Research Journal and has collaborated extensively with researchers across Australia and internationally. Her work shows significant impact, with several publications accumulating hundreds of citations.

Her research program demonstrates consistent leadership in examining how corporate governance mechanisms respond to emerging social and environmental challenges, positioning her as a key contributor to the evolving understanding of responsible business practices in the 21st century.