Paul Coram

Professor Paul Coram serves as a Professor of Accounting at the University of Adelaide's Adelaide Business School within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. His office is located on Floor 13 of Nexus 10 at North Terrace campus.

Coram's research concentrates on auditing and financial accounting with emphasis on behavioral aspects of decision-making. His scholarly work explores critical areas including audit reporting practices, corporate governance frameworks, and financial disclosure mechanisms. He maintains active editorial involvement as an Editor for Accounting Horizons, a leading publication in his field.

His professional contributions extend beyond academia through collaborations with the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and engagement with the accounting profession via council memberships and educational program development.

• Pearson Accounting Lecturer of the Year Award (inaugural recipient)

With foundational experience as a practicing Chartered Accountant and auditor in Adelaide, Coram bridges academic theory with professional practice. His research portfolio includes Australian Research Council-funded projects that directly influence auditing standards development. He maintains strong industry connections while contributing to both scholarly discourse and practical applications in accounting disciplines.