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Terese Fiedler is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania. She is a CPA and holds a PhD in environmental collaboration within the building and construction industry. Her academic work is deeply rooted in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the transformative role of accounting in environmental and social change.
- Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Higher Education), University of Tasmania, 2020
- PhD, University of Southern Queensland, 2003
- Bachelor of Commerce (1st Class Honours), Griffith University, 1996
Her research focuses on sustainability in accounting, the circular economy, taxation reform for environmental outcomes, and Indigenous inclusion in education. She actively challenges traditional perceptions of accounting by integrating ethical and sustainability principles into curricula and professional development.
Terese's recent publications reflect a strong trend toward AI-augmented research methods, accountability in seasonal work, and historical social auditing. Her work bridges accounting with social justice, environmental policy, and community engagement, particularly through her research on the Cygnet Folk Festival and Indigenous mentoring programs.
Her scientific awards include:
- College Student Focus Award
- College Sustainability Award
- Vice Chancellor’s Award for Sustainability
- Finalist, 2023 Australasian Green Gown Awards
She is actively involved in research funding and supervision. She leads a project on developing an accountability framework for seasonal workers and another on Indigenous student success. She currently supervises two doctoral students and has completed supervision of Xinchen Zhao on animal welfare accountability in global apparel companies. Her grants include funding from the Accounting & Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand and internal University of Tasmania initiatives.
Terese is a key figure in the development of the CPA First Nations Accounting Mentoring Program and has led efforts to embed sustainability across accounting units at UTAS. She is also engaged in community service through festival impact assessments and public policy recommendations on taxation and circular economy.
