Personal profile

Biography

I am an accounting academic with over 25 years experience of teaching, research and programme leadership. This has included courses to undergraduate, postgraduate and executive MBA students, as well as more specialised advanced programmes such as the Doctorate in Business Administration for post-experience groups. Current teaching responsibilities comprise finance and accounting modules, including modules in fund accounting, for the B. A. in Accounting, the Executive MBA, MBS and M. Sc. in GFIS as well as research supervision for the Doctorate in Business Administration. A chartered accountant by profession, I have maintained my network with practice through my involvement in the oversight of the professional accounting examinations. I have a solid research & publication background having written textbooks in investment fund accounting and financial reporting and I have a strong interest in public engagement.

I am an active researcher, primarily in the area of auditing, financial reporting and accounting education. I am a member of the AIB Centre for Finance and Business Research.

Education/Academic qualification

Bachelors Degree, B Comm, University College Cork

M Sc (Finance), University College Cork