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Dr. Sherif Elbarrad serves as Interim Dean of Management and Professor at the Mihalcheon School of Management, Concordia University of Edmonton. Previously, he held leadership positions including Interim Associate Dean for Student Engagement & Success and Associate Dean at MacEwan University's School of Business. With an extensive international academic career spanning Egypt, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and Canada, Dr. Elbarrad has taught at eight universities and served as Chair of Accounting at three institutions.
His educational background includes:
- Stanford LEAD Program, Graduate School of Business (2022)
- Ph.D. in Accounting, Joint Program between Ain-Shams University and University of Cologne (1997)
- Master of Science in Accounting, Ain-Shams University (1993)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Ain-Shams University (1985)
Dr. Elbarrad's research focuses on practical applications that create impact in the business community, with primary interests in Management Accounting, Accounting Education, Islamic Finance, and Emerging Markets. His work consistently bridges academic theory with professional practice, particularly examining accounting systems and education in Egyptian and Saudi Arabian contexts. He approaches research with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability, as evidenced by his recent study on CPA competencies and employer needs in Alberta.
His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational accounting research toward educational innovation and practical business applications. Recent publications increasingly focus on accounting education effectiveness and the alignment between academic preparation and professional requirements.
Dr. Elbarrad has received numerous prestigious recognitions:
- L.S. Rosen Outstanding Educator Award (2021) for contributions to Canadian accounting education
- Multiple Howard Teall Awards for Innovation in Accounting Education (2022, 2020, 2019)
- CPA Alberta Fellow designation (2022) for exceptional service to the profession
- Stanford LEAD Program completion (2022) for leadership development
- CPA Alberta Distinguished Service Award (2019)
As an educator, Dr. Elbarrad employs a student-centered philosophy emphasizing safe learning environments, motivation, and critical thinking development. His teaching approach focuses on simplifying complex accounting concepts through diverse real-world examples while accommodating individual learning needs. He has developed numerous accounting courses across undergraduate and graduate levels and received multiple teaching excellence awards. His educational innovations include the Principles of Management Accounting textbook applying Universal Design for Learning principles.
Dr. Elbarrad has established Dominarlo, an educational technology initiative providing affordable, interactive learning tools designed to enhance student engagement. Through this venture, he develops textbook-independent resources that help faculty save time while developing job-market-ready skills in students. He also maintains an educational YouTube channel featuring animated explanations of management accounting concepts.
