Nikolina Dečman

Nikolina Dečman, PhD is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean for Business, Protocol, and Organization at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, where she has worked since 2007. She leads the Department of Accounting and focuses on teaching and research in accounting for small and medium-sized enterprises, financial and non-financial reporting, and sustainability reporting.

• Education: Doctoral and Postgraduate degrees in Business Economics from the University of Zagreb.
• Key Roles: Vice Dean (2024-present), Head of Department (2024-present), and Project Coordinator for EU-funded initiatives like DIGI4Teach and SUSTA.

Her research explores integrated reporting and the alignment of financial practices with sustainability goals. She has received multiple honors, including awards from the Croatian Association of Accountants and Financial Experts and national scholarships.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Croatian Association of Accountants and Financial Experts Award for Doctoral Dissertation (2014)
  • Croatian Association of Accountants and Financial Experts Award for Specialist Postgraduate Work (2010)
  • Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievements (2007)
  • National Category A Scholarship (2003-2007)