Youngdeok Lim

Associate Professor Youngdeok Lim is a distinguished academic at the School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation within UNSW Sydney Business School. He joined UNSW in 2009 after completing his BA at Seoul National University and MS and PhD at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Holding prestigious certifications including CFA, CA, CPA (USA, inactive), and FRM, Lim has established himself as a leading researcher in accounting and finance.

• BA, Seoul National University
• MS and PhD, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
• CFA, CA, CPA (USA, inactive), FRM
• Visiting Scholar at Columbia Business School (2012)

Professor Lim's research focuses on critical areas of capital markets and accounting regulation, with particular expertise in analyst forecasting, management forecasting, IFRS, mandatory auditor rotation, audit committees, tax avoidance, and capital gains tax. His work bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical financial market applications, examining how regulatory frameworks influence corporate behavior and market efficiency. His research has significant policy implications, particularly in tax administration and auditing standards.

His publications span top-tier academic journals including Contemporary Accounting Research, Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, British Accounting Review, Journal of Business, Finance and Accounting, Canadian Tax Journal, Australian Tax Forum, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Abacus, British Journal of Management, and Korean Accounting Review. His recent work demonstrates growing emphasis on international tax policy, corporate transparency, and the intersection of financial regulation with market behavior.

• Best tax research award in ATTA conference (2025, 2023, 2016)
• Cedric Sandford Medal for best conference paper (2021)
• Best CSR paper Award at AFAANZ Conference (2019)
• Best Audit Paper Award at AFAANZ Conference (2018)
• Best Tax Paper Award at AFAANZ Conference (2016)
• Non-Professorial Research Achievement Award at UNSW (2012)

Professor Lim actively contributes to the academic community as co-editor of eJournal of Tax Research and associate editor of Managerial Auditing Journal. He serves as an ARC assessor and ad hoc referee for numerous prestigious journals. His supervisory record includes successful PhD placements at Australian National University, Deakin University, and Monash University. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong research funding success, with projects spanning tax policy, shareholder activism, and audit quality.