Business School

Prof Vivien Beattie

Professor Vivien Beattie
  • Professor of Accounting (Accounting and Finance)

telephone: 01413306855
email: Vivien.Beattie@glasgow.ac.uk


Research interests

Main: Vivien's research interests are in the areas of user needs and reporting choices by organisations (business reporting; narrative reporting; charity reporting, intellectual capital reporting, the graphical presentation of financial information); auditing (audit interactions, the regulatory framework, the audit market).

Secondary: The development of scholarly knowledge in accounting, faculty issues; accounting education, lease accounting and capital structure decisions.

Biography

Vivien joined Accounting & Finance at Glasgow in 2004 from the University of Stirling, where she had been Professor of Accounting for over 6 years A graduate of St Andrew University, she qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1983. She has now worked in the higher education sector for 25 years. From 1998 to 2003 Vivien was part-time Director of Research at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Publications include over 100 items, including over 40 articles in refereed journals and various research reports, books and professional articles. Her research has been published in leading journals such as: Contemporary Accounting Research; Journal of Banking and Finance; Journal of Accounting Literature; Accounting and Business Research; Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. She was ranked 19th top European author over the period 1991-2002 in Accounting and Business Research study [2006, 36(1), 3-17, Table 5] and named in a recent working paper (Heck, 2009, SSRN.com) as among the most prolific academics published in the 25 leading accounting journals worldwide over the last half century (1958-2008) (rank 332).

Her main research interests are business reporting (especially narratives) and the external audit market. A feature of much of Vivien’s work is its policy-relevance. Her research is cited regularly by professional bodies and regulators and she was called to give evidence to the Treasury Select Committee on the Financial Regulation of Public Limited Companies. Called to give oral evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs, Enquiry into  ‘Auditors: Market Concentration and their Role’ in 2010. Her co-authored research book Behind Closed Doors: What Company Audit is Really About (Palgrave, 2001) was awarded the prestigious Deloitte/American Accounting Association Wildman Medal in 2007 (awarded to the piece of research judged to have had the most impact on practice). Her recent book, Reaching Key Financial Reporting Decisions: How UK Directors and Auditors Interact, (    Wiley, 2011) has been widely cited in the recent policy debate surrounding the financial crisis.

Recent funded research projects investigate audit interactions and audit quality (ICAEW, with Stella Fearnley, Bournemouth University and Tony Hines, Portsmouth University) and intellectual capital disclosures (ICAS, with Sarah Smith, Stirling University). Current project investigates PhD degrees and the future of the accounting and finance academic discipline (ICAS, with Sarah Smith, Stirling University).

Vivien was a Panel Member for Unit of Assessment I35 (Accounting & Finance) for the RAE 2008 and Joint Editor of the British Accounting Review from 2005-2009. She is currently Associate Editor of Accounting and Business Research and serves on the Editorial Boards of several other journals. She is a member of the ESRC Peer Review College, a member of the Academic Panel of the Accounting Standards Board and a member of the Accounting Standards Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Delivered the annual PD Leake Lecture at Chartered Accountants' Hall in London in 2011.

Jump to: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991 | 1989
Number of items: 92.

2012

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Hines, T. (2012) A real-life case study of audit interactions: resolving messy, complex problems. Accounting Education, 21 (2). pp. 111-129. ISSN 0963-9284 (doi:10.1080/09639284.2011.603468)

Beattie, Vivien, and Smith, Sarah Jane (2012) Evaluating disclosure theory using the views of UK finance directors in the intellectual capital context. Accounting and Business Research . ISSN 0001-4788 (doi:10.1080/00014788.2012.668468) (In Press)

2011

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Hines, T. (2011) Reaching Key Financial Reporting Decisions: How UK Directors and Auditors Interact. Wiley, Oxford, p. 384. ISBN 9780470748749

2010

Abidin, S., Beattie, V. , and Goodacre, A. (2010) Audit market structure, fees and choice in a period of structural change: evidence from the UK – 1998–2003. British Accounting Review, 42 (3). pp. 187-206. ISSN 0890-8389 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2010.04.002)

Beattie, V., and Thomson, S. (2010) Intellectual capital reporting: academic utopia or corporate reality in a brave new world? Institute of Chartered Accountants OF Scotland (ICAS), Edinburgh. ISBN 9781904574637

Beattie, Vivien, and Smith, Sarah Jane (2010) Human capital, value creation and disclosure. Journal of Human Resource Costing and Accounting, 14 (4). pp. 262-285. ISSN 1401-338X

2009

Ashton, D. et al. (2009) British research in accounting and finance (2001–2007): the 2008 research assessment exercise. British Accounting Review, 41 (4). pp. 199-207. ISSN 0890-8389 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2009.10.003)

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Hines, T. (2009) The impact of changes to the non-audit services regime on finance directors, audit committee chairs and audit partners of UK listed companies. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), London, UK. ISBN 9781841528526

Kreander, N., Beattie, V. , and McPhail, K. (2009) Putting our money where their mouth is: alignment of charitable aims with charity investments - tensions in policy and practice. British Accounting Review, 41 (3). pp. 154-168. ISSN 0890-8389 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2009.06.001)

Jetty, J., and Beattie, V. (2009) Disclosure Practices and Policies of UK Charities. Series: ACCA Research Report (108). Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), London, UK. ISBN 9781859084519

2008

Beattie, V., and Emmanuel, C. (2008) The British Accounting Review - characteristics of papers submitted and accepted, 1997 to 2006. British Accounting Review, 40 (4). pp. 289-296. ISSN 0890-8389 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2008.11.001)

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Hines, T. (2008) Does IFRS undermine UK reporting integrity? Accountancy, 142 (1384). pp. 56-57. ISSN 0001-4664

Beattie, V., and Emmanuel, C. (2008) The British Accounting Review review process: evidence from 1997 to 2006. British Accounting Review, 40 (3). pp. 199-206. ISSN 0890-8398 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2008.06.004)

McInnes, B., Beattie, V. , and Pierpoint, J. (2008) The big picture: corporate communications with stakeholders. Accountancy, 142 (1379). pp. 39-40. ISSN 0001-4664

Beattie, V., Dhanani, A., and Jones, M. (2008) Investigating presentational change in UK annual reports: a longitudinal perspective. Journal of Business Communication, 45 (2). pp. 181-222. ISSN 0021-9436 (doi:10.1177/0021943607313993)

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Hines, T. (2008) Briefing: Auditor/company interactions in the 2007 UK regulatory environment. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). ISBN 978-1-84152-553-2

Beattie, V., and Jones, M. (2008) Corporate reporting using graphs: a review and synthesis. Journal of Accounting Literature, 27 . pp. 71-110. ISSN 0737-4607

Beattie, V., McInnes, B., and Pierpoint, J. (2008) The management commentary: comparing narrative outcomes from alternative regulatory regimes. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. ISBN 9781841525518

2007

Beattie, V. (2007) Lifting the lid on the use of content analysis to investigate intellectual capital disclosures. Accounting Forum, 31 (2). pp. 129-163. (doi:10.1016/j.accfor.2007.02.001)

McInnes, B., Beattie, V. , and Pierpoint, J. (2007) Communication Between Management and Stakeholders: A Case Study. Centre for Business Performance, London, UK. ISBN 9781841525143

2006

Beattie, V., and Davie, E. (2006) Theoretical studies of the historical development of the accounting discipline: a review and evidence. Accounting, Business and Financial History, 16 (1). pp. 1-25. ISSN 0958-5206 (doi:10.1080/09585200500505490)

Beattie, V., and McInnes, B. (2006) Briefing: Narrative Reporting in the UK and the US - Which System Works Best? Series: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: Briefing . Centre for Business Performance for ICAEW, London, UK.

Beattie, V., and Goodacre, A. (2006) A new method for ranking academic journals in accounting and finance. Accounting and Business Research, 36 (2). pp. 65-91. ISSN 0001-4788

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S.J. (2006) Corporate financing decisions: UK survey evidence. Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, 33 (9-10). pp. 1402-1434. ISSN 0306-686X (doi:10.1111/j.1468-5957.2006.00640.x)

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S.J. (2006) International lease accounting reform and economic consequences: the views of UK users and preparers. International Journal of Accounting, 41 (1). pp. 75-103. ISSN 1094-4060 (doi:10.1016/j.intacc.2005.12.003)

2005

Beattie, V (2005) Auditor independence and audit risk: a reconceptualization. Journal of International Accounting Research, 4 (1). pp. 39-71.

Beattie, V. (2005) Internet reporting. In: Clubb, C. (ed.) The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Management: Accounting. Series: The Blackwell encyclopedia of management (1). Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA, USA, pp. 263-268. ISBN 9781405118279

Beattie, V. (2005) Moving the financial accounting research front forward: the UK contribution. British Accounting Review, 37 (1). pp. 85-114. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2004.09.004)

Fearnley, S., Beattie, V. , and Brandt, R. (2005) Auditor independence and audit risk: a reconceptualisation. Journal of International Accounting Research, 4 (1). pp. 39-71. ISSN 1542-6297

Kreander, N., Beattie, V. , and McPhail, K. (2005) UK Charity Ethical Investment: Policy, Practice and Disclosure. Certified Accountants Education Trust, London, UK. ISBN 9781859084311

2004

Beattie, V., McInnes, W., and Fearnley, S. (2004) A methodology for analysing and evaluating narratives in annual reports: a comprehensive descriptive profile and metrics for disclosure quality attributes. Accounting Forum, 28 (3). pp. 205-236. ISSN 1467-6303 (doi:10.1016/j.accfor.2004.07.001)

Fearnley, S., and Beattie, V. (2004) The reform of the UK's auditor independence framework after the Enron collapse: an example of evidence-based policy making. International Journal of Auditing, 8 (2). pp. 117-138. ISSN 1099-1123 (doi:10.1111/j.1099-1123.2004.00085.x)

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Brandt, R. (2004) A grounded theory model of auditor-client negotiations. International Journal of Auditing, 8 (1). pp. 1-19. ISSN 1099-1123 (doi:10.1111/j.1099-1123.2004.00225.x)

Beattie, V., and Goodacre, A. (2004) Publishing patterns within the UK accounting and finance academic community. British Accounting Review, 36 (1). pp. 7-44. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1016/j.bar.2003.08.003)

Beattie, V (2004) Back to basics. Ca Magazine, 108 (1176). p. 34.

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S. (2004) Leasing: Its Financing Role and Accounting Treatment. Centre for Business Performance, London, UK. ISBN 9781841523071

Beattie, V., McInnes, W., and Fearnley, S. (2004) Through the Eyes of Management: Narrative Reporting Across Three Sectors: Final Report. Centre for Business Performance, London, UK. ISBN 9781841522364

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (2004) Measurement distortion of graphs in corporate reports: an experimental study. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, 15 (4). pp. 546-564. ISSN 1368-0668 (doi:10.1108/09513570210440595)

2003

Beattie, V., and Pratt, K. (2003) Issues concerning web-based business reporting: an analysis of the views of interested parties. British Accounting Review, 35 (2). pp. 155-187. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1016/S0890-8389(03)00016-7)

Beattie, V (2003) Lessons from Transtec. Financial Times (20th).

Beattie, V (2003) Sticky trap of services: one lesson of Enron is that independence in both fact and appearance is essential to confidence in non-audit functions. Financial Times (16th).

Beattie, V (2003) User's views on voluntary annual report disclosure. Ca Magazine, Februa . p. 57.

Beattie, V (2003) What users really want from annual reports. Professional Investor, May . pp. 10-12.

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Fearnley, S. (2003) And then there were four: a study of UK market concentration - causes, consequences and the scope for market adjustment. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 11 (3). pp. 250-265. ISSN 1358-1988

2002

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (2002) The impact of graph slope on rate of change judgments in corporate reports. Abacus, 38 (2). pp. 177-199. ISSN 0001-3072 (doi:10.1111/1467-6281.00104)

Beattie, V (2002) Auditor independence post Enron. World Accounting Report, 5 (2). pp. 14-15.

Beattie, V (2002) Book Review 'Understanding Auditor-Client Relationships: A Multi-Faceted Analysis' - Gary Kleinman and Dan Palmon, Markus Wiener Publishers, Princeton, NJ, 2001. British Accounting Review, 34 (1). pp. 81-82. (doi:10.1006/bare.2001.0187)

Beattie, V (2002) Harnessing the internet. Uksa Update (2). pp. 10-12.

Beattie, V (2002) Harnessing the power of the internet. Ca Magazine, Februa . pp. 52-53.

Beattie, V (2002) The comfort zone. Charity Finance, July . pp. 34-35.

Beattie, V (2002) The impact of graph slope on rate of change judgements in corporate reports. Abacus, 38 (2). pp. 177-199. ISSN 0001-3072 (doi:10.1111/1467-6281.00104)

Beattie, V. (2002) Charity auditors: saints or sinners? Accounting and Business, May . pp. 38-40.

Beattie, V. (2002) Financial reporting through the eyes of management. Accounting and Business . pp. 43-44.

Beattie, V. (2002) Traditions of research in financial accounting. In: Ryan, B., Scapens, R.W. and Theobald, M. (eds.) Research Methods and Methodology in Finance and Accounting. Thomson, London, UK. ISBN 9781861528810

Beattie, V., and Fearnley, S. (2002) Auditor Independence and Non-Audit Services: A Literature Review. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, London, UK. ISBN 9781841521381

Beattie, V., and Pratt, K. (2002) Voluntary Annual Report Disclosures: What Users Want. ICAS, Edinburgh. ISBN 9781871250923

Beattie, V.A., McInnes, W.M., and Fearnley, S. (2002) Through the Eyes of Management: A Study of Narrative Disclosures. Centre for Business Performance, London, UK. ISBN 9781841521268

Fearnley, S., Brandt, R., and Beattie, V.A. (2002) Financial regulation of public limited companies in the UK: A way forward post-Enron. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 10 (3). pp. 254-265. ISSN 1358-1988

2001

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (2001) A six-country comparison of the use of graphs in annual reports. International Journal of Accounting, 36 (2). pp. 195-222. ISSN 1094-4060 (doi:10.1016/S0020-7063(01)00094-2)

Beattie, V (2001) It's a people thing: crusaders make the best auditors. Accountancy, April . pp. 138-139. ISSN 0001-4664

Beattie, V (2001) Strained relations. Accountancy Age . pp. 26-27.

Beattie, V (2001) The numbers don't add up. Real Finance, 1 (3). p. 16.

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., Pratt, K.C., and Stevenson , J.E. (2001) The determinants of audit fees: evidence from the charity sector. Accounting and Business Research, 31 (4). pp. 243-274. ISSN 0001-4788

Beattie, V.A., Fearnley, S., and Brandt, R.T. (2001) Behind Closed Doors: What Company Audit is Really About. Palgrave, Basingstoke, UK. ISBN 9780333747841

Beattie, V.A., and Pratt, K. (2001) Business Reporting: Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Users. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK. ISBN 9781871250909

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., Pratt, K., and Stevenson, J. (2001) The determinants of audit fees - evidence from the voluntary sector. Accounting and Business Research, 31 (4). pp. 243-274. ISSN 0001-4788

2000

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S. (2000) Recognition versus Disclosure: An Investigation of the Impact on Equity Risk Using UK Operating Lease Disclosures. Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, 27 (9 and ). pp. 1185-1224. ISSN 0306-686X (doi:10.1111/1468-5957.00352)

Beattie, V., Fearnley, S., and Brandt, R. (2000) Behind the Audit Report: A Descriptive Study of Discussions and Negotiations Between Auditors and Directors. International Journal of Auditing, 4 (2). pp. 177-202. ISSN 1099-1123 (doi:10.1111/1099-1123.00312)

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (2000) Impression management: the case of inter-country financial graphs. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, 9 (2). pp. 159-183. ISSN 1061-9518 (doi:10.1016/S1061-9518(00)00030-6)

Beattie, V., Goodacre, A., and Thomson, S. (2000) Operating leases and the assessment of lease-debt substitutability. Journal of Banking and Finance, 24 (3). pp. 427-470. ISSN 0378-4266 (doi:10.1016/S0378-4266(99)00045-X)

Beattie, V., and Collins, B. (2000) Teaching quality assessment in accounting: the Scottish experience. Accounting Education, 9 (1). pp. 1-22. ISSN 0963-9284 (doi:10.1080/096392800413627)

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (2000) Changing graph use in corporate annual reports: a time-series analysis. Contemporary Accounting Research, 17 (2). pp. 213-226. ISSN 0823-9150 (doi:10.1092/AAT8-3CGL-3J94-PH4F)

Beattie, V. (2000) The future of corporate reporting: a review article. Irish Accounting Review, 7 (1). pp. 1-36. ISSN 0791-9638

1999

Beattie, V., Brandt, R., and Fearnley, S. (1999) Audit regulation: a partial solution expanded. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 7 (1). pp. 31-47. ISSN 1358-1988

Beattie, V., Brandt, R., and Fearnley, S. (1999) Perceptions of auditor independence: U.K. evidence. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, 8 (1). pp. 67-107. ISSN 1061-9518 (doi:10.1016/S1061-9518(99)00005-1)

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1999) Australian financial graphs: An empirical study. Abacus, 35 (1). pp. 46-76. ISSN 0001-3072 (doi:10.1111/1467-6281.00034)

1998

Beattie, V., and Fearnley, S. (1998) Audit market competition: auditor changes and the impact of tendering. British Accounting Review, 30 (3). pp. 261-289. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1006/bare.1997.0070)

Beattie, V., Brandt, R., and Fearnley, S. (1998) Auditor independence and the expectations gap: some evidence of changing user perceptions. Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance, 68 (2). pp. 159-170. ISSN 1358-1988

Beattie, V., Edwards, K, and Goodacre, A. (1998) The impact of constructive operating lease capitalisation on key accounting ratios. Accounting and Business Research, 28 (4). pp. 233-254. ISSN 0001-4788

Beattie, V., and Fearnley, S. (1998) Auditor changes and tendering: UK interview evidence. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, 11 (1). pp. 72-98. ISSN 0951-3574 (doi:10.1108/09513579810207319)

1997

Beattie, V., Collins, W., and McInnes, W. (1997) Deep and surface learning: a simple or simplistic dichotomy? Accounting Education, 6 (1). pp. 1-12. ISSN 1468-4489 (doi:10.1080/096392897331587)

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1997) A comparative study of the use of financial graphs in the corporate annual reports of major u.s. and u.k. companies. Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting, 8 (1). pp. 33-68. ISSN 0954-1314 (doi:10.1111/1467-646X.00016)

1995

Beattie, V., and Fearnley, S. (1995) The Importance of Audit Firm Characteristics and the Drivers of Auditor Change in UK Listed Companies. Accounting and Business Research, 25 (100). pp. 227-239. ISSN 0001-4788

1994

Beattie, V., and Fearnley, S. (1994) The changing structure of the market for audit services in the uk-a descriptive study. British Accounting Review, 26 (4). pp. 301-322. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1006/bare.1994.1021)

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1994) Information design and manipulation: the case of financial graphs in corporate annual reports. Information Design Journal, 7 (3). pp. 211-226. ISSN 0142-5471

Beattie, V., Brown, S., Ewers, D., John, B., Thomas, D., and Turner, M. (1994) Extraordinary items and income smoothing: a positive accounting approach. Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, 21 (6). pp. 791-811. ISSN 0306-686X

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1994) An empirical study of graphical format choices in charity annual reports. Financial Accountability and Management, 10 (3). pp. 215-236. ISSN 0267-4424

1993

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1993) Effect of graphical presentations on insights into a company's financial position - an innovative educational approach to communicating financial information in financial reporting: a comment. Accounting Education, 2 (4). pp. 303-309. ISSN 0963-9284

1992

Beattie, V., and Searle, S.H. (1992) Credit-rating agencies: the relationship between rater agreement and issuer/rater characteristics. Journal of International Securities Markets, 6 . pp. 371-375.

Beattie, V., and Jones, M.J. (1992) The use and abuse of graphs in annual reports: a theoretical framework and an empirical study. Accounting and Business Research, 22 (88). pp. 291-303. ISSN 0001-4788

1991

Beattie, V., and Ryan, R.J. (1991) The impact of non-serial publications on research in accounting and finance. Abacus, 27 (1). pp. 32-50. ISSN 0001-3072

1989

Beattie, V.A., and Ryan, R.J. (1989) Performance indices and related measures of journal reputation in accounting. British Accounting Review, 21 (3). pp. 267-278. ISSN 1095-8347 (doi:10.1016/0890-8389(89)90097-8)

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PhD supervision areas

Vivien's main supervisory interests are within the area of  voluntary disclosure choices by organisations (including companies and charities). This covers narrative reporting; pictorial material and the graphical presentation of financial information in a range of reporting media (annual reports, annual reviews, newsletters, websites).  Vivien is also interested in the demand side of voluntary reporting, ie. user needs and preferences.

External auditing: audit interactions between auditors, senior management and audit committees; the audit market - audit market concentration, auditor selection and auditor changes.

Secondary areas

The development of scholarly knowledge in accounting
Faculty issues
Accounting education
Lease accounting
Capital structure decisions

Current PhD students

Currently, two research students are under supervision

Undergraduate Teaching: Advanced Accounting Theory; Auditing Theory & Practice; Research Thinking, Thinking Research

Postgraduate Teaching: Research Methods

Administration & roles

  • Associate Editor Accounting & Business Research from 2010-
  • Member, ESRC Peer Review College, 2010-to date
  • Director of Research, Glasgow University Business School, 2010-2012
  • Joint Editor British Accounting Review from 2005- 2009
  • Panel member for RAE 2008, I35 (Accounting and Finance)
  • External Examiner at University College Dublin, Financial reporting modules at postgraduate levels, 2011-
  • External Examiner at Exeter University, Ba/BSc Accounting & Finance and Accounting, Financial accounting modules, 2011-
  • External Examiner at London School of Economics, MSc Accounting & Finance, 2006-9
  • External Examiner at Lancaster University, MSc degrees, 2002-2005
  • Member of Editorial Board of Irish Accounting Review 2001-
  • Member of Editorial Board of Global Perspectives on Accounting Education, an online journal published out of Bryant College, USA, gpae.bryant.edu 2003-
  • Member of Editorial Board of Meditari Accountancy Research, one of only two accredited accounting journals in South Africa (published bi-annually on-line, see meditari.org.za, 2006-
  • Member of Editorial Board of International Journal of Accounting and Finance, (new Canadian journal - see inderscience.com/ijaf), 2006-
  • Member of Academic Panel for the Accounting Standards Board Member of Academic Panel for ICAS
  • Member of the Accounting Standards Committee, ICAS
  • Co-organiser of British Accounting Association's Doctoral Colloquium, University of York, April 2004 and Heriot-Watt University, April 2005.
  • Since 2002 has given presentations on a wide range of subjects at external events, by invitation; plenary talks at the 2002 and 2003 SCOTDOC Colloqium, plenary address and research student workshops at Financial Reporting Conference held at MARA University, Malaysia, Novemebr 2002, main speaker at Annual BAA Research Methods Workshop at Leicester University, April 2003, plenary address at the BAA Education SIG Conference, May 2003, member of Editors Panel, EAA Congress, May 2005.