Wendy James

Wendy James is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Peter Faber Business School within the Faculty of Law and Business at Australian Catholic University. Her research focuses on accounting education, business ethics, and organizational performance systems. She has collaborated on studies exploring the effectiveness of gamified learning technologies, business simulations in accounting education, and the ethical decision-making processes of students. Recent work also examines global financial crises' cross-border impacts and institutional change in public sector entities.

Her academic contributions span over two decades, with notable research on the integration of web-based teaching modules into accounting curricula, cultural influences on ethical attitudes in the UAE, and the strategic alignment of costing and performance management systems. Collaborative projects include analyzing the Evergrande crisis' ripple effects in international financial markets and investigating the role of mentorship in shaping professional ethics.

James' work bridges theoretical frameworks like institutional theory with practical applications in education and organizational governance. She has published extensively in journals such as Accounting, Accountability and Performance, Journal of Business Ethics Education, and Accounting Education, demonstrating a commitment to advancing pedagogical innovation and ethical business practices.