Michalis Bekiaris

Michalis Bekiaris is a Professor of Accounting at the University of the Aegean and holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Hellenic Open University, where he teaches Financial Management and Accounting in the MBA program. He holds a PhD in Financial Accounting and Taxation from Panteion University and is a certified accountant. His professional experience includes over seven years with Alpha Bank and chartered clearer roles at the Athens Stock Exchange.

Education:

• PhD in Financial Accounting and Taxation, Panteion University
• Certified Accountant

Research Interests: His work focuses on financial reporting, IPSAS adoption challenges, fraud examination, internal auditing, and public sector accounting reforms. He explores theoretical frameworks for accrual accounting acceptance and evaluates the impact of audit committees, corporate governance structures, and ERP systems on accounting practices.

Publications Trends: Recent articles highlight his engagement with EU and OECD accounting standards, public sector reforms driven by digital innovations, and cross-country analyses of IPSAS adoption. His work also addresses ethical auditing challenges and employee fraud behavior through social cognitive theory.

Professional Expertise: Combines academic research with extensive auditing and financial management experience in banking and government sectors. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided information.