Shannon Sidaway

Dr. Shannon Sidaway is a Lecturer (Education Focused) at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain. Her roles include curriculum design and delivery across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Australia and Singapore. She is a Chartered Accountant, Xero Certified Advisor, and Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), recognized for her contributions to teaching, research, and professional service.

Her research focuses on accounting education and the social implications of accounting practices, particularly in cultural heritage institutions and public policy contexts. Notable projects include studies on financial reporting of cultural assets and disaster recovery accountability. Shannon has published in A* and A-ranked journals, addressing topics like decision-usefulness in accounting during crises.

Teaching interests span financial accounting, taxation, and technology integration in accounting education. She has led course design for online and face-to-face programs, including Open Universities Australia and RMIT Online. Industry engagement includes mentoring CAANZ members and advising SMEs on cloud-based accounting systems.

Professional achievements include CAANZ Fellowship (2022) and service on the Victorian Regional Council. Supervised research projects include ethical education in accounting and IVF success rate disclosures by fertility clinics.