معرفی
Mahdi Salehi is a full Professor in the Department of Accounting at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran, where he has been active since at least 2012. He additionally serves as Chief Editor of the Iranian Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, contributing to academic discourse in these fields.
His research spans critical areas in accounting and governance, with sustained focus on:
- Financial transparency mechanisms and earnings management practices
- Corporate governance efficacy in emerging markets
- Auditing innovations, particularly blockchain integration
- Sustainability reporting and environmental accounting metrics
Recent publication trends (2023-2025) reveal concentrated exploration of technology-driven disruptions in accounting, including blockchain's impact on audit quality, metaverse implications for corporate sustainability, and digital transformation of financial reporting. His work frequently analyzes data from Middle Eastern economies undergoing unique challenges, including post-conflict financial reconstruction.
Notable recognitions include:
- Inclusion in Stanford University's global top 2% scientists list (2024)
- Emerald Best Paper award (2019) for outstanding research contribution
As an editorial leader and prolific researcher with nearly 400 publications, he significantly influences academic conversations in accounting, though specific details about student supervision or active grants are not documented in available sources.
