Petya Ivanova Petrova

Petya Ivanova Petrova, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Finances and Accounting within the Faculty of Economics at the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her academic work focuses on sustainability reporting, environmental accounting, digital transformation in accounting practices, and risk management frameworks.

• Current projects: 2025 EU-focused study on rural financial literacy, 2024 research on digital and green solutions for rural development.
• Recent publications explore CSRD compliance, social media accounting, and Industry 4.0 challenges.

Research Trends: Analysis of 15 most recent articles reveals consistent themes in Bulgarian corporate sustainability practices, EU regulatory adaptation, and digitalization impacts. Sub-fields include sustainability reporting, risk disclosure in consolidated financial statements, and environmental accounting.

Projects: She leads interdisciplinary initiatives connecting accounting education with rural development needs, emphasizing EU policy transfer and digital transformation.

Teaching: Contributions to advanced accounting education and curriculum development for finance & accounting programs, with focus on practical applicability for Bulgarian businesses.