Mitali Panchal

Mitali Panchal is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, where she contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership. She has held teaching and coordination roles at multiple Australian universities, including the University of South Australia, RMIT, and Western Sydney University, and currently serves as the coordinator of the Master of Professional Accounting and the Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Professional Accounting programs.

• PhD in Accounting, University of South Australia
• Master of Professional Accounting, University of South Australia
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), University of South Australia

Her research centers on sustainability accounting, integrated reporting, and non-financial disclosures, with a strong emphasis on institutional theory and accountability in both public and private sectors. She investigates how accountants influence sustainability practices and how organizations communicate environmental and social performance.

The recent research articles highlight a consistent focus on sustainability reporting, climate-related disclosures, and the evolving role of accountants in institutional change. Her work spans global and Australian contexts, often using qualitative and survey-based methods to explore preparer and stakeholder perceptions. The themes of accountability, transparency, and sustainable business models recur across her publications.

She is actively involved in funded research, including a 2024 consultancy project on the Saver Plus program, examining financial resilience and wellbeing. While no formal scientific awards are listed, her work is published in high-impact journals and cited widely, particularly her 2017 paper on the BP oil spill.

Mitali Panchal supervises doctoral students and leads curriculum initiatives like the Applied Employment Skills Package (AESP), which enhances student employability. She emphasizes holistic education, student engagement, and professional readiness in her teaching philosophy. She collaborates with colleagues across institutions and is part of a research team focused on financial inclusion and sustainability.