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Professor Omar Al Farooque is a Professor of Financial Accounting at the University of New England (UNE) Business School. He holds a PhD in Accounting from Victoria University of Wellington and has taught at multiple institutions, including the University of Auckland. His research focuses on corporate governance, sustainability, and accounting practices. He has received numerous teaching awards and led cross-disciplinary research teams globally. Key roles include Associate Editor for two Australian journals and Disciplinary Tribunal Panel member for CPA Australia.
- Education:
- B.Com (Hons) in Finance and M.Com in Banking (University of Dhaka)
- M.Economics (Osaka City University)
- PhD in Accounting (Victoria University of Wellington)
- Research Interests:
- Corporate Governance, Board Diversity, Executive Compensation
- Auditing, CSR/Sustainability Reporting, Earnings Quality
- Banking (including Islamic Banking), Real Estate, and FDI
His funded projects include enhancing student engagement through virtual accounting processes and studies on banking efficiency in China. Over 20 PhD students have been supervised under his guidance. He has published extensively in top journals like Journal of Risk and Financial Management and Journal of Business Ethics.
- Awards: Multiple teaching awards from UNE Business School (2012–2018)
- Grants: Projects on environmental sustainability, banking efficiency, and corporate governance in collaboration with global partners.
He is an Honorary Professor at Shandong Institute of Business and Technology and an external examiner for Malaysia's UTAR. His work bridges academic research with policy impact, particularly in emerging markets.
