Associate Professor Anne Abraham
ASSOC PROFESSOR,
Accounting (SoBus)
Personal
Qualifications
- Phd Accountancy and Finance University of Wollongong
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Accounting (SoBus)
Contact
| Email: | A.Abraham@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 9212 |
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| Location: | ED.G.41 Parramatta |
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Biography
Anne is Associate Head of School (Engaged Research) in the School of Accounting at the UWS. She holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance and has over 30 years experience as an educator. Anne is also the Chair of the UWS Human Research Ethics Committee and a member of the Sustainability and Social Research Group at the College of Business and Law. Anne?s outstanding contribution to teaching and learning has been recognised by five teaching awards at international, national and university levels, and ongoing consultancies with educational publishers. She is currently a member of a cross-institutional team undertaking an external peer review of learning and teaching academic standards for accounting across 10 universities as a pilot study for an ALTC funded project. Anne?s established research profile and international expertise is demonstrated by over 80 publications. Her major research interests are in the areas of accounting education, non-profit financial management and accountability, and social and environmental sustainability. She has supervised PhD, Honours and professional Masters students with projects in these areas. Anne also has substantial influence in professional and community engagement which is demonstrated by the various leadership roles she has undertaken.
This information has been contributed by Associate Professor Abraham.
Publications
Books
- Abraham, A., Glynn, J., Murphy, M. and Wilkinson, B. (2008), 'Accounting for Managers', : Cengage Learning 9781844809127.
- Glynn, J., Perrin, J., Murphy, M. and Abraham, A. (2003), 'Accounting for Managers', : Thomson Learning 9781861529046.
Chapters in Books
- Abraham, A. and Reich, F. (2008), 'Activity Based Costing and Activity Data Collection: A Case Study in the Higher Education Sector', Activity Based Costing: Concepts and Cases, Icfai University Press 8131412908.
- Abraham, A. (2006), 'Teaching and Learning in Accounting Education: Students' Perceptions of the Linkages between Teaching Context, Approaches to Learning and Outcomes', Celebrating Accounting, University Of Western Sydney 1741080770.
Journal Articles
- Lazar, N. and Abraham, A. (2011), 'Environmental sustainability disclosures by Australian forestry companies', International Journal of Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, 20.
- Abraham, A. and Milllar, M. (2011), 'Applying a gift-exchange perspective to effective volunteering in Papua New Guinea', Pacific Affairs, 27.
- Jones, G. and Abraham, A. (2009), 'The value of incorporating emotional intelligence skills in the education of accounting students', The Australasian Accounting Business and Finance Journal, 13.
- Abraham, A., Deo, H. and Irvine, H. (2008), 'What Lies Beneath? Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance in Australian Banks', Asian Review of Accounting, 17.
- Abraham, A. (2008), 'The Struggle to Develop Accounting Practices in the Australian Girl Guides, 1945-1949: A Microhistorical Approach', Accounting History, 20.
- Abraham, A. (2008), 'A Commentary on 'The Order of Teaching Accounting Topics - Why do Most Textbooks End with the Beginning?'', Accounting Education: An International Journal, 4.
- Abraham, A. (2007), 'Tsunami Swamps Aid Agency Accountability: Government Waives Requirements', Australian Accounting Review, 9.
- Abraham, A. (2007), 'An Embedded Model for Understanding the Development of Accounting Control Systems in a Nonprofit Organisation', The Journal of Global Business Issues, 9.
- Abraham, A. (2006), 'Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector: A Mission-Based Approach to Ratio Analysis in Membership Organizations', The Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 6.
- Abraham, A. (2006), 'The Need for the Integration of Emotional Intelligence Skills in Business Education', The Business Renaissance Quarterly, 15.
- Abraham, A. and Deo, H. (2006), 'A Foucauldian Approach to Founder's Influence in a Non-Profit Organization', The Business Review, Cambridge, 16.
Conference Papers
- Abraham, A. and Fallon, W. (2013), 'Microfinance and social capital in Nepal : the case for an integrated approach', Nepalese Academy of Management. International Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Jones, G., Smark, C. and Abraham, A. (2012), 'Divergent approaches to investment : a tale of three local councils', Australian and New Zealand Regional Science Association. Conference, Wollongong, N.S.W..
- Jones, G., Abraham, A. and Ross, P. (2011), 'Local Council Governance: Being Accountable or Merely Ticking the Box', Public Sector Accounting Workshop 2011, Canberra.
- Abraham, A. and Jones, H. (2011), 'Using Assignment Scaffolding as a Blueprint to Support Authentic Assessment and Learning in Accounting Education', The RMIT Accounting Educators' Conrference 2011, Melbourne.
- Abraham, A. (2010), 'Teaching accounting to engineering students in a blended learning environment: A cross-cultural comparison', 11th World Congress of Accounting Educators and Researchers, Singapore.
- Paudyal, R. and Abraham, A. (2010), 'The impact of political instability on economic and social sustainability: the case of Nepal', World Accounting Series 2nd Conference 2010, Sydney.
- Lazar, N. and Abraham, A. (2010), 'Using web-based disclosures to establish social legitimacy: the analysis of Australian forestry companies', World Accounting Series 2nd Conference 2010, Sydney.
- Abraham, A. (2010), 'A personal reflection and tribute to an accounting pioneer: Michael Gaffikin, a leader of leaders', World Accounting Series 2nd Conference 2010, Sydney.
- Abraham, A. and Jones, H. (2009), 'Promoting authentic learning through a scaffolded accounting assignment in a blended environment', 2009 AFAANZ Conference, Adelaide.
- Abraham, A. (2009), 'Blended spaces, different places: Getting the blend of ingredients right in a cross-cultural learning context', ascilite 2009 annual conference, Auckland.
- Abraham, A. (2008), 'Teaching accounting using student-centred pedagogy: A blended learning versus a traditional approach', 2008 AFAANZ Conference, Sydney.
- Abraham, A. and Jones, G. (2008), 'Preparing accountants for today's global business environment: the role of emotional intelligence in accounting education', 11th International Conference of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Hawaii.
- Abraham, A. and Jones, H. (2008), 'Enabling authentic cross-disciplinary learning through a scaffolded assignment in a blended environment', Hello! Where are you in the landscape of educational technology? Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008, Melbourne.
- Abraham, A. and Jones, G. (2007), 'Education Implications of the Changing Role of Accountants: Perceptions of Practitioners, Academics and Students', The Quantitative Analysis of Teaching and Learning in Business, Economics and Commerce, Forum, Melbourne.
- Abraham, A., Deo, H. and Irvine, H. (2007), 'The legitimising power of regulation for Australian banks: an institutional approach', 2007 AFAANZ Conference, Brisbane.
- Abraham, A. (2007), 'Exploring the Values Orientations of International Accounting Students: Implications for Educators', 19th Asian-Pacific Conference of International Accounting Issues, Kuala Lumpur.
- Abraham, A. (2007), 'Student-centred teaching of accounting to engineering students: Comparing blended learning and traditional approaches', ICT: Providing choices for learners and learning. Proceedings ascilite Singapore 2007, Singapore.
- Abraham, A. and Reich, F. (2006), 'Competitive Costing: ABC Data Collection in an Australian University', 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Business Conference, Bathurst.
- Abraham, A. and Reich, F. (2006), 'Activity Based Costing & Activity Data Collection: A Case Study In The Higher Education Sector', 18th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues, Hawaii.
- Abraham, A. and Kaidonis, M. (2006), 'Towards Improving Learning Outcomes for International Students: The Master of Professional Accounting Embedded Literacy Project', Accounting Educators Forum 2006, Wagga Wagga.
- Abraham, A. and Millar, M. (2006), 'Towards the Development of an Integrative Governance Framework for the Third Sector: A Theoretical Review and Analysis', 8th Biennnial Conference of Australia & New Zealand Third Sector Research, Navigating New Waters, Adelaide.
- Abraham, A. and Millar, M. (2006), 'A Challenge to Traditional Economic Assumptions: Applying the Social Theory of Communicative Action to Governance in the Third Sector', 8th Biennnial Conference of Australia & New Zealand Third Sector Research, Navigating New Waters, Adelaide.
- Abraham, A. and Marcolin, S. (2006), 'Financial Literacy: A Growing Concern in Modern Society', 7th Asian Academic Accounting Association 2006 Conference, Sydney.
- Abraham, A. and Marcolin, S. (2006), 'Financial Literacy Research: Current Literature and Future Opportunities', 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Business Conference, Bathurst.
- Abraham, A. (2005), 'Post-Tsunami Havoc: Government Waives Aid Agency Accountability', 2005 AFAANZ Conference, Melbourne.
- Abraham, A. (2005), 'Managing Mission, Members and Money: A Financial Analysis Model for the Nonprofit Sector', Emerging Issues in Accounting, Business and Technologies 2005, Niagara Falls USA.
- Abraham, A. (2005), 'A Mission-Centric Approach To Financial Ratio Analysis In The Nonprofit Sector', XVII Asian Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues, Wellington NZ.
- Abraham, A. (2005), 'Student Responses to the Integration of a Flexible Online Learning Environment into an Undergraduate Accounting Subject', Accounting Educators Forum 2005, Wagga Wagga.
- Abraham, A. (2004), 'A Model of Financial Performance Analysis Adapted for Nonprofit Organisations', AFAANZ 2004 Conference, Alice Springs.
- Abraham, A. and Millar, M. (2004), 'A Rationale For The Application Of The 'Gift-Exchange' Paradigm To Volunteerism By A Nonprofit Organisation In A Melanesian Culture', Building Bridges & Strengthening Bonds: Broadening our Understanding of Third Sector Diversity across Regions & Diversity, ANZTSR, Brisbane.
- Abraham, A. (2004), 'Using a Mission-Centred Ratio Analysis Model to Explain the Past and Forecast the Future: A Case Study of a Third Sector Organisation', Building Bridges & Strengthening Bonds: Broadening our Understanding of Third Sector Diversity across Regions & Diversity, ANZTSR, Brisbane.
- Abraham, A. (2003), 'Financial Sustainability And Accountability: A Model For Nonprofit Organisations', AFAANZ 2003 Conference, Brisbane.
- Abraham, A. (2001), 'Student Responses to the Integration of WebCT into an Accounting Subject', 2nd Asia Pacific Regional WebCT Conference, Adelaide.
- Abraham, A. (2001), 'Effective Teaching and Learning: A Business Education Focus', Developments in Economic and Business Education 2001, Bristol UK.
Research
Previous Projects
| Title: | Modelling the Entrepreneurial Orientation of Australian Accounting Academics |
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| Years: | 2011-09-06 - 2013-06-30 |
| ID: | P00020375 |
| UWS Researchers: | Dorothea Bowyer and Anne Abraham |
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Supervision
Associate Professor Abraham is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects
Current Supervision
| Title: | Development of a Lean Accounting System for a Commercial Bank in Vietnam |
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| Title: | Stakeholder Perceptions of CSR Reporting Practices in NSW Forestry SME's |
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| Title: | Microfinance and Social Development: A Case Study of Development Project Centre Nepal |
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| Title: | Comparing Apples with Apples: An Exploration of the Role of Metaphors in Company Financial Communications |
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| Title: | The Impact of Environmental Perfomance and Disclosure on Firm Value. |
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| Title: | Transparency of Boards of Directors: Network Activity of Company Directors Crossing the Divide between the For-profit and Non-profit Sector. |
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