Yoon Ju Kang is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds a PhD in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012), an MS in Accountancy (2006), and a BS in Mass Communication & Journalism with a double major in Business Administration from Ewha Womans University (2003). Her research focuses on auditing, corporate governance, and professional skepticism, with notable contributions to understanding audit committee dynamics and audit quality improvement. She is a Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and has held academic roles at UMass Amherst (2014–present) and Lehigh University (2012–2014). Research & Awards : Kang has received prestigious recognitions including the KPMG Academic Research Program Grant (2021) and multiple teaching awards such as the College Outstanding Teaching Award (2020). Her work explores audit judgment rules, investor perspectives in auditing, and knowledge transfer in audit firm consultations. Recent studies include analyses of critical audit matters (CAMs) communication and audit committee oversight effectiveness. Teaching : She teaches Auditing and Financial Accounting courses, emphasizing practical application of theoretical frameworks. Her research and teaching intersect in areas like auditor skepticism and audit quality metrics. She has collaborated with institutions like the Center for Audit Quality and contributed to policy discussions on audit innovation.
Sarah E. Stein is an Associate Professor and Deloitte Foundation Faculty Fellow in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She serves as Director of the Ph.D. Program within the Pamplin College of Business. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Truman State University, and CPA licensure in Colorado. Prior to academia, she worked as an audit manager at Deloitte in Denver. Education: Ph.D., University of Missouri; B.S. and M.S., Truman State University; CPA (Colorado) Roles: Deloitte Foundation Faculty Fellow, Director of Ph.D. Program Dr. Stein’s research focuses on auditor expertise, corporate governance, auditing networks, and financial reporting challenges. Her work has been published in top journals like The Accounting Review and Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory . She received the 2019 Best Paper Award in Issues in Accounting Education and the 2020 Innovation in Auditing Education Award for her data visualization audit case. Her recent articles (2023–2025) highlight themes such as audit committee responsibilities, CFO-audit partner dynamics, and small accounting firm strategies. Her teaching includes graduate auditing courses and PhD seminars. Research trends in her articles emphasize audit quality, governance evaluation, and emerging technologies in auditing. She actively contributes to professional standards through commentaries on PCAOB releases. Awards: 2019 Best Paper Award, 2020 Innovation Award, Deloitte Doctoral Fellowship Dr. Stein advises the Ph.D. program and collaborates with industry on audit innovation. Her lab focuses on auditing education and case development, reflecting her commitment to bridging academic research and practical application.
Professor Tan Hun Tong is a Professor in the Division of Accounting at the Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), holding the UOB Chair in Banking. He is also Director of the Centre for Accounting & Auditing Research (CAAR). His academic journey includes a B. Acc (Honors) from NUS, M.A. in Psychology, and Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Michigan. Research focuses on judgment and decision-making in accounting, leveraging psychological theories and experimentation. Key interests include preparers, users, and intermediaries of accounting information, and institutional/environmental influences on financial judgments. His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Accounting, Organizations and Society , and Editor of Journal of International Accounting Research . Recent work spans critical audit matters, investor decision-making, and auditing standards, reflecting themes in behavioral accounting and regulatory impact. Awards: 2021 ABO Notable Lifetime Contribution Award Public Administration Medal (Silver, 2016) Nanyang Award for Research (2008) Long Service Awards (2015, 2019) Advising and grants: No formal advisee list provided. Active in editorial and AAA committees, emphasizing professional standards and research advocacy. Labs/Teams: Leads CAAR, focusing on accounting and auditing research. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects merging psychology with financial decision-making.
Professor Chin Hoong Chor is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in transportation systems modeling, safety assessment, and congestion management. As a registered professional engineer and road safety auditor, he has contributed to numerous projects with Singapore’s land authorities and private companies. He holds leadership roles including Vice Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and Editorial Board membership for the International Journal of Transport Management. Qualifications include a BEng and MEng from NUS and a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the University of Southampton. His research interests span vehicle detection using image processing, traffic conflict analysis, and public transport optimization. Notable awards include the NUS Faculty Innovative Teaching (Gold) Award (2001/2002) and the UK Institution of Civil Engineers Webb Prize (2003). Education: BEng in Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore MEng in Civil Engineering, National University of Singapore PhD in Transportation Engineering, University of Southampton His research focuses on quantitative safety analysis, traffic flow modeling, and smart city initiatives. Recent work explores maritime collision risk modeling and sentiment analysis for transportation planning. He actively contributes to government committees and has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers on traffic management and safety. Awards: Faculty Innovative Teaching (Gold) Award, 2001/2002 UK Institution of Civil Engineers Webb Prize 2003 Prof Chin has undertaken traffic impact studies and road safety reviews in Singapore, collaborating with public and private sectors. His work bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, emphasizing sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Lasse Niemi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Aalto University. He leads the Audit Research Group, which focuses on four key research teams: the value of auditing, social networks in auditing and corporate governance, digitalization in auditing, and the impact of auditors' cognitive abilities on audit quality. His work bridges traditional accounting practices with modern technological and social dynamics. Research Pillars: Voluntary Audit Demand Network Analysis in Auditing Digital Transformation Audit Quality Determinants Scientific Recognition: BEST PAPER AWARD EARNet Symposium 2001 Recent publications explore intersections of gender dynamics in auditing careers, digitalization expertise impacts on fees, and climate risk disclosures. His email is lasse.niemi@aalto.fi .
Dr. Alan Kirkpatrick is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Accounting and Sustainability at Bournemouth University’s Business School. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance (Bournemouth University, 2013), an MSc in Economics from Oxford University (1982), and a BA in Economics from Durham University (1981). A chartered accountant with PwC experience, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Current roles: Research Lead in TRIBUTE (Tax Research Group), Head of Education (2017–2020), Dissertation Supervisor for MSc students. Research focuses on climate change policy, carbon taxation, sustainability reporting, pension accounting, and tax planning impacts on firm value. His work bridges academia and policy, including contributions to UK parliamentary evidence on carbon taxes and a conference on economic inequality. Key interests include the interplay between environmental policies and corporate reporting, tax incentives for innovation, and the Green Economy. Recent publications explore carbon tax implications, pension accounting’s firm value relevance, and tax avoidance analysis. Awards: Margaret Scott Memorial Prize for Economics (1981), ICAEW Southern Committee Member, External Examiner at London Metropolitan University. Teaching spans Financial Reporting, Auditing, and Taxation at undergraduate/postgraduate levels. He advises on PhDs focusing on tax minimization and corporate governance.
Stephen Rowe serves as an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. With extensive industry experience including nine years at KPMG culminating as Audit Manager, he maintains an active CPA license in Washington State while teaching intermediate accounting at graduate and undergraduate levels. His scholarly work focuses on auditing and financial reporting, published in premier journals including The Accounting Review and Review of Accounting Studies . Rowe holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master's degree from Loyola University Chicago, and a Bachelor's degree from Covenant College. His educational journey bridges rigorous academic training with practical industry experience, informing his teaching approach that emphasizes conceptual understanding through real-world case studies. Research interests span auditing quality, financial reporting practices, and capital market interactions. Recent investigations examine index fund ownership effects, auditor switching dynamics, and media influence on audit markets. His methodological toolkit combines traditional econometric analysis with machine learning techniques, particularly evident in predictive models for auditor behavior. Rowe's work consistently addresses regulatory concerns while exploring market-driven phenomena in accounting ecosystems. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals increasing focus on market-based audit quality indicators, with growing emphasis on passive investing impacts and regulatory compliance mechanisms. The 2021-2025 period shows heightened attention to technological disruption (machine learning applications) and non-traditional monitoring forces (media scrutiny, index fund activism) within audit markets. Professional recognition includes multiple teaching awards and extensive litigation support consulting engagements. Rowe leverages his expertise as a founding member and CFO of White River Capital Advisors LLC (2020-present), providing expert witness services that connect academic research with real-world accounting disputes. His industry background enables practical translation of complex accounting concepts for diverse audiences. Rowe maintains active engagement with professional practice through ongoing litigation consulting since 2016 and continuous CPA licensure. His balanced commitment to academic rigor and professional relevance exemplifies the practitioner-scholar model, with research directly addressing contemporary challenges in financial reporting and auditing ecosystems.
Benjamin Lee is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Director of Student Matters at the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University. He serves as an SMU-X Academic Champion, driving experiential learning initiatives and promoting AI integration in accounting education and practice across multiple institutional roles. His academic background includes: Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Strategy and Technology Management), University of Glasgow, 2025 Master of Science in Business Analytics with Distinction, University of Surrey, 2017 Bachelor of Accountancy, Singapore Management University He is a Chartered Accountant of Singapore with prior industry experience as a consulting data analyst at Singapore's Accountant-General’s Department. Dr. Lee's research centers on AI-driven analytics (AIDA) applications for accounting problem-solving, including fraud detection, financial forecasting, and credit risk analysis. His work explores organizational dynamic capabilities in digital transformation and AI governance frameworks within professional service firms. His publication portfolio (2017-2025) reveals consistent focus on digital transformation across accounting and SME contexts, with recent emphasis on machine learning applications in fraud detection and public transport optimization. The research bridges academic theory with practical industry implementation through numerous case studies. His teaching excellence has been recognized through multiple awards including: Dean’s List for Teaching Excellence (2023-2025) SMU-X Excellent Teacher Award (2023) Howard Teall Award for Innovation in Accounting Education (2023) Wharton-QS Reimagine Education Digital Readiness Award (2022) While specific doctoral advising isn't documented, Dr. Lee actively mentors students through SMU-X experiential projects and industry collaborations. His industry partnerships with ISCA and media contributions to The Business Times demonstrate practical knowledge transfer beyond academia. He holds leadership positions including Director of Student Matters, SMU-X Academic Champion, and member of ISCA's AI Taskforce Sub-Committee on Policy and Regulation, where he shapes professional standards for AI implementation in Singapore's accounting sector.
Chris Adrian is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Monash University, specializing in corporate governance, financial accounting, and auditing. His research explores intersections between environmental factors (e.g., climate change, natural disasters) and corporate financial practices, alongside political influences on capital markets. Prior to Monash (since 2017), he held a Lecturer position at Macquarie University. Chris earned his PhD in 2015, focusing on corporate governance stakeholder perceptions. His work has been published in journals like Journal of Business Ethics and International Journal of Auditing , with recent studies examining audit fee dynamics during natural disasters, political connections in audit committees, and pandemic resilience through sustainability disclosures. Education: PhD (2015) Professional Affiliations: American Accounting Association (AAA), European Accounting Association (EAA), Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ) His research projects include applying large language models to sustainability reporting standards and analyzing charity performance during climate disasters. He is currently accepting PhD students and serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for multiple accounting journals. Key themes in his articles include audit risk mitigation during political shifts, disaster-driven corporate tax behaviors, and pandemic impacts on firm valuation. His work consistently bridges financial reporting practices with broader socio-environmental challenges.
Dr. Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy at Brunel Business School, Brunel University of London. She serves as Programme Lead for the BSc International Business Programme and Trade2Grow Executive Education Programme. Additionally, she is Impact Lead at the Brunel Centre for AI: Social and Digital Innovation, where she leads the capability area in the Future of Work. Dr. Tabaghdehi is also an economist and social impact advisor for the independent NGO, Social Innovation Movement. Dr. Tabaghdehi earned her PhD in Economics and Finance (2008) and MSc in International Money, Finance, and Investment (2015), both from Brunel University London. She also holds a BA in Theoretical Economics from University of Mazandaran. She completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Tabaghdehi is internationally recognized for her research on digital transformation, with particular expertise in the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and digital technologies. Her work focuses on how emerging technologies shape industries, labor markets, and society, with emphasis on enhancing SME growth through technological innovation. She explores applications across critical sectors including social care, supply chain management, and environmental sustainability. A central theme in her research is smart data governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data in decision-making processes. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of technology, ethics, and business strategy. She has developed frameworks like the Digital Business Auditing Framework, which has been adopted internationally for smart city initiatives. Her work connects academic research with practical policy applications, as evidenced by her presentations as oral and written evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee. Her publications span AI ethics, digital footprint implications, fertility economics, and healthcare cost analysis, showing interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining thematic coherence around digital transformation's societal impact. Scientific Awards and Recognition Semi-finalist: Research Impact Award at Brunel University London, 2023 Staff Award: Exceptional in Collegiality and Supportive to Colleagues at Brunel University London, 2022 Exceptional Performance at Regents University London, 2018-19 Staff Award in Teaching, Learning and Assessment at Regents University London, 2016 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2014 Best Lecturer Award at London Brunel International College, 2013 Dr. Tabaghdehi actively supervises PhD students researching areas including Smart Data Governance, Ethical AI Governance, Digital Innovation Impact, Responsible AI Adoption Strategies, Sustainability, and Future of Labour Market. She has secured research funding from multiple sources including the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), Brunel University London, and Brunel Business School. Her current projects include research on AI Adoption and Governance, Youth digital addiction, Algorithm Reliability Framework, and SMEs digital footprints. She has also co-designed the "Digital Adoption" module for the UK Government's Help to Grow Management program, demonstrating the practical application of her research. As a member of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tabaghdehi serves as an associate practitioner at Social Value International, associate member of the Big Innovation Centre, and member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI. She is also a member of the ESRC Review College, British Academy of Management Review College, and Energy Institute UK, contributing to the broader academic and policy communities through these roles.
Manja Đurić Džakić serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her institutional affiliation places her within one of the country's leading centers for political science education, with contact details including email manja.djuric@fpn.unibl.org and office phone +387 51 304 001 (extension 40). Regular consultations are held Tuesdays 10:00-12:00 and Wednesdays 08:00-09:00 in Cabinet 408. Her research centers on European Union governance structures and integration processes, with particular focus on institutional mechanics of EU bodies including the European Court of Auditors, Council of the European Union, and European Economic and Social Committee. Key thematic areas encompass Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU accession challenges, Common Agricultural Policy implementation, administrative ethics within EU institutions, and contemporary crises affecting European integration such as migration management and democratic participation mechanisms like the European Citizens' Initiative. Analysis of her 2017-2021 publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with EU institutional functionality and Western Balkan integration prospects. The corpus demonstrates methodological diversity across policy analysis, institutional studies, and normative evaluations of EU governance, with approximately 60% of works addressing Bosnia and Herzegovina's specific EU relationship. Her research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on democratic accountability mechanisms and crisis response frameworks within the European project.
Sigrid Røyseng is a Professor of Cultural Sociology at the Norwegian Academy of Music (Department of Music Education) and holds an additional role as Professor II at BI Business School. She leads the government's newly formed Music Committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive public inquiry (NOU) into Norway's music sector, emphasizing institutional structures, cultural policy, and societal roles of music. Her research spans cultural policy analysis, arts management, and the intersection of artistic quality with administrative frameworks. Her work addresses topics like institutional change in higher music education, moral economies in cultural practices, and sustainability challenges in live music. She has published extensively on cultural policy decision-making processes, leadership in high-performance cultural environments, and the political dimensions of cultural institutions. The committee’s findings (due 2025) aim to inform future cultural policies by examining both professional and voluntary music sectors. Røyseng’s academic contributions include analyses of artistic quality assessment in audit societies, the paradoxes of Norwegian cultural policy frameworks, and the ethical dimensions of cultural work. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and maintains active engagement in music education reforms.
Emmanouil Dedoulis is a Professor of Accounting at the Department of Business Administration, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Essex and serves as Director of the MBA AUEB postgraduate program. His academic career spans roles in the Quality Assurance Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Greece (SOEL), where he currently acts as President and Operational Manager. Education: Ph.D., University of Essex His research focuses on accounting , corporate governance , audit pricing , and corporate social responsibility (CSR) , with publications in top-tier journals like Accounting, Organizations and Society and Journal of Business Ethics . Key themes include: Corporate governance under informal institutions and regulatory enforcement CSR reporting dynamics in relation to labor unionization, religiosity, and corruption Audit pricing influenced by ethical and cultural norms Transplanting Anglo-American accounting frameworks to diverse institutional contexts His recent work analyzes the impact of regulatory interventions (e.g., UEFA financial fair play, SEC comment letters) on accounting quality, alongside critical explorations of public sector accounting reforms in Greece. No scientific awards are publicly listed. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Financial Accounting and advises on MBA program development.
Dr. Epameinondas Katsikas is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Kent Business School, University of Kent, with a focus on management accounting, institutional change, and public sector accounting. He holds a BSc in Accounting from Strayer University, an MBA from Leicester University, and a PhD in Accounting from Durham University Business School. Research interests include management accounting change, performance measurement, and accounting innovations in public sector organizations Teaching spans management accounting, financial accounting, and financial statement analysis Supervision topics cover CSR, public sector accounting, and management control systems His work has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences. Key research trends include institutional dynamics in financial systems, CSR impacts, and ESG policy analysis.
Heng WANG is a Full-time Professor of Law at the Yong Pung How School of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU), since January 2023. Previously, he served as Associate Dean (Faculty Matters & Research) at SMU Law (2024–2025) and held senior positions at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), including Co-Director of the Tsinghua-UNSW Joint Research Centre for International Commercial and Economic Law (2019–2022). He has held visiting and adjunct roles at institutions such as the National University of Singapore, China University of Political Science and Law, and Case Western Reserve University. His education includes a PhD from Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL, 2008), an LLM (National Top 10 Model Student) from SWUPL (2003), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Law and International Studies (1999–2000). Wang’s research focuses on governance challenges of digital transformation (AI, sustainability, dispute settlement), digital currencies, and China’s role in shaping the international economic order. He has authored influential works on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), CBDCs, and regional economic agreements. His publications appear in journals like the Journal of International Economic Law and World Trade Review . He has received prestigious awards, including the Lee Kong Chian Fellowship (2024–2025), ARC grants, and the Singapore Law Gazette’s Best Feature Article (2023). His work addresses cutting-edge topics such as blockchain governance, CBDC regulatory frameworks, and the future of cross-border financial systems. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the World Economic Forum’s AI Governance Alliance and the Future of Blockchain. Wang has advised on international trade and investment disputes and led research centers focusing on China’s economic policies. His academic leadership includes steering committees for the Asian International Economic Law Network and the Society of International Economic Law. He maintains editorial roles at journals like the Journal of World Trade & Investment and the Asia Pacific Law Review .
