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Dr Paul Ahn is a Lecturer in Accounting & Finance at the University of Glasgow within the Adam Smith Business School. He joined in 2014 after serving as an Associate Lecturer at UNSW Canberra, Australia.
- PhD in Commerce from Australian National University
- Master of Accounting from Australian National University
- Master of Public Administration from Seoul National University
- Bachelor of Arts in History from Seoul National University
- Member of CPA Australia
Research Focus: Paul explores critical perspectives on accounting through multiple lenses:
- Professional identity and insecurity in public sector accounting
- Digitalization of accountability practices
- Visual methodologies in accounting research
- Historical and cultural dimensions of accounting
- Political economy of accounting reforms
- Confucian influences on accounting practices
Publications Trends: His 2014-2025 publications demonstrate consistent focus on Korean public sector accounting reforms, critical analysis of professional identities, and innovative use of visual methodologies. Recent work examines Confucian accounting practices and big data accountability systems.
Scientific Recognition:
- CPA Australia membership
- Regularly publishes in top-tier accounting journals: Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, Accounting Forum, Financial Accountability and Management
Advising & Grants: Supervises doctoral research on Indonesian SOEs governance, digital accountability in China, and tax compliance systems. Completed PhD supervision projects include studies on:
- Chinese Confucian companies' CSR reporting
- Digital platforms' accountability systems
- Cultural/religious management controls in Indonesia
Academic Networks: Maintains international collaborations through visiting scholar appointments at Rikkyo University (Tokyo, 2021 & 2023) and partnerships with researchers in Australia, Indonesia, and China.
