Contact details
Professional biography
Dr Shamsun Nahar has extensive research, teaching and consultancy experience. Shamsun has published in scholarly journals in her field such as Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal, Accounting in Europe, Managerial Auditing Journal, Meditary Accountancy Research, Public Money and Management (Wiley, Q1). Her prime research focus lies in corporate governance and accountability. Her research publications covered topics such as accounting standards, risk management, corporate risk reporting, corporate social responsibility reporting, corporate disclosure and financial institution. Over her career, she has secured competitive research and industry grants from organizations such as DFAT, Citi Foundation, and CRCs. Her contributions to the field are evident through her publications in esteem journals. Moreover, she is a seasoned research supervisor, mentoring students at PhD, Masters, and Honours levels.
Prior to joining Bond University, Shamsun held academic employment at the Griffith University, Monash University, and Swinburne University. Shamsun is a fellow of CPA Australia, a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and Griffith Asia Institute.
Research interests
As an applied accounting researcher, I have an extensive experience in research, teaching, and consultancy. My research focuses primarily on corporate governance and accountability, with a particular emphasis on accounting standards, risk management, corporate risk reporting, corporate social responsibility reporting, and financial institutions. I have published widely in esteemed scholarly journals, including the Accounting, Auditing and Accountability, Journal of Business Ethics, Accounting in Europe, Managerial Auditing Journal, Mediterranean Accounting Review, and Public Money and Management.
Over the course of my career, I have secured competitive research and industry grants from notable organizations such as DFAT, Citi Foundation, and CRCs. My contributions to the field are reflected in my publications and in my role as a dedicated research supervisor, mentoring students at PhD, Masters, and Honours levels.
Before joining Bond University, I held academic positions at Griffith University, Monash University, and Swinburne University. I am also a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the Griffith Asia Institute, which further enhances my engagement with the broader academic and professional communities.
Teaching expertise
Management Accounting, Financial Accounting
Teaching awards
- 2023 Teaching Excellence Recognition Scheme (TERS)
- 2022-2023 Teaching commendation
- 2018 DVC Teaching commendation
Professional admissions
- CA - Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Qualifications
- Accounting and Finance, MSc, London Metropolitan University
- Accounting, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Swinburne University of Technology
- Accounting and Information Systems, MBA, University of Dhaka
Fields of Research
- Accounting, auditing and accountability
Statement for HDR students
I am interested in supervising HDR research in areas such as corporate governance, sustainability, board diversity, and financial reporting, particularly in how these factors influence investor decision-making.
I have supervised students using both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, in-depth interviews, secondary data analysis, and content analysis. My approach is to support students in applying a diverse range of research techniques to explore complex issues within these fields.