Seow Poh Sun

Dr. Seow Poh Sun is a full-time Professor of Accounting (Education) and serves as Associate Dean (Teaching and Curriculum) at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU). He is a recognized leader in accounting education innovation and holds fellowships with both the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD, University of Melbourne, Australia
• MBA, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• BAcc (Hons), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Singapore
• Fellow, CPA Australia (FCPA)

Dr. Seow's research and teaching focus on Accounting Information Systems, Accounting Data & Analytics, Behavioral Research in Accounting, and Accounting Education. He is a pioneer in technology-enhanced pedagogy, developing mobile apps, video learning, and online tutorials to transform accounting instruction. His work emphasizes experiential learning and preparing students for the digital and VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) realities of modern accounting practice.

The recent articles highlight a strong trend toward innovative accounting education, with a focus on integrating data analytics, digital transformation, and technology-driven pedagogy. His publications explore curriculum design for future accountants, experiential learning models, and the role of technology in enhancing student engagement and understanding of complex topics like internal controls and governance.

Dr. Seow has received numerous prestigious awards for teaching and educational innovation, including:

• Outstanding Accounting Educator Award, American Accounting Association (2023)
• Accounting Education Excellence Award, European Accounting Association (2022)
• Howard Teall Award for Innovation in Accounting Education, Canadian Academic Accounting Association (2020)
• SMU Teaching Excellence Hall of Fame Award (2024)
• Multiple American Accounting Association awards for instructional innovation (2015, 2017, 2018)

He has secured competitive research grants, notably the Singapore Ministry of Education Tertiary Education Research Fund (2019) as Principal Investigator for a project on accounting data and analytics education. He actively collaborates with colleagues across institutions and serves in key academic leadership and advisory roles, including on SMU’s University and Core Curriculum Committees, and as Singapore’s representative on the ACCA Education Global Forum. His contributions extend to shaping national and international accounting education standards and sustainability education initiatives.

Dr. Seow leads and contributes to academic teams focused on curriculum innovation and educational technology in accounting. His work with collaborators has resulted in award-winning tools like the Accounting Challenge (ACE) mobile app and video-learning modules, forming part of a broader effort to modernize accounting pedagogy at SMU and beyond.