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Biography
Professor Rahat Munir is the Head of the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University in Sydney. A specialist in forensic accounting, Professor Munir has expertise in financial crime investigation and financial statement integrity. Before embarking on his academic career, he held several senior roles within the banking sector, while actively pursuing research in his field. He holds the titles of FCA (Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand), FCPA (Certified Practising Accountant Australia), SFHEA (Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy), and earned his PhD from Macquarie University.
Professor Munir is globally recognized for his expertise in curriculum development, innovative teaching practices, and accreditation, including AACSB and AMBA. He has played a pivotal role in fostering strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as professional associations, universities, and communities in regions including China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Europe. He has also served on various faculty and course review panels across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the USA. His close engagement with industry includes leading prestigious national forums such as the CFO Forum, Women Thought Leadership initiatives, and Business Leaders Roundtables and Think Tanks.
He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles in leading global journals, along with books, book chapters, monographs, conference papers, and commissioned reports. His extensive research, which primarily focuses on management accounting and controls, extends into other significant fields such as education, corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporate governance, corporate culture, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Professor Munir has conducted research across diverse industries, including Big Four accounting firms, banking, manufacturing, airlines, and politics, particularly in countries such as China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, and India. He has delivered numerous invited and keynote presentations and his expert opinions have been featured in international media outlets, including radio, television, newspapers, newsletters, and websites. He has successfully supervised over 20 doctoral students to completion and assessed the theses of many others from both Australian and international universities.
Professor Munir is affiliated with a range of professional bodies, including the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand, the Professional Risk Managers International Association (USA), the American Accounting Association, the British Accounting Association, the Canadian Accounting Association, and the European Accounting Association. He also serves on various high-level committees and advisory boards, including the Education Board of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and the TAFE NSW Higher Education Academic Board. Additionally, he has served as a guest editor, referee, and member of scientific program committees for numerous international journals, and has organized conferences and workshops.
Professor Munir’s commitment to teaching and research excellence has been recognized through several international awards. These include the Business/Higher Education Roundtable Award for excellence in accounting teaching collaborations and CPA Australia’s awards for achievements in academia. His contributions have also been acknowledged at the Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards at the University of Pennsylvania in the Nurturing Employability Award category in 2015, 2021, and 2024, recognizing his innovative pedagogical approaches to learning and teaching. Professor Munir has served on the judging panels for the Momentum Media and Accountants Daily’s Australian Accounting Awards, Australian Digital Technology Awards, Women in Finance Awards, and the 30 Under 30 Awards. His case study on The Ethics of Profit in the Australian Retail Industry was recognized as one of the top four teaching cases globally by the Decision Sciences Institute, Washington DC, in the ‘Best Teaching Case Studies Award’ competition.
My research and work supports the attainment of following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Impact of technology on desired skill sets and recruitment of early career accountants
Jackson, D., Michelson, G. & Munir, R.
15/02/20 → 30/06/20
Project: Research
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Sustainable Graduate Accounting and Finance Career Pathways: A Multi-Stakeholder Approach
Jackson, D., Richardson, J., Michelson, G. & Munir, R.
13/02/20 → 28/02/21
Project: Research
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CIFR research themes literature review and gap analysis for accounting and corporate governance
Leung, P., Martinov-Bennie, N., Munir, R., Mala, R., Kilgore, A. & Kern, T.
27/07/12 → 31/12/13
Project: Research
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The influence of institutional pressures on the adoption of the balanced scorecard and its effectiveness
3/07/12 → 2/07/13
Project: Research
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The mediating role of Organizational identification and Employee organizational commitment on the association between Employee empowerment and management innovation
Alshumrani, S., Baird, K. & Munir, R., 2024, In: Applied Economics. 56, 54, p. 6935–6953 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing accountants for the future: new technology, skills, and the role of stakeholders
Jackson, D., Michelson, G. & Munir, R., 2023, In: Accounting Education. 32, 2, p. 150-177 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Organisational resilience: the role of organisational culture from an organisational life cycle perspective
Su, S., Baird, K. & Munir, R., 1 May 2023, In: International Journal of Manpower. 44, 3, p. 403-421 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
Perceptions and experiences of career success among aspiring and early career accountants and the role of organisational support
Jackson, D., Richardson, J., Michelson, G. & Munir, R., Mar 2023, In: Accounting & Finance. 63, 1, p. 229-245 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)111 Downloads (Pure) -
Strategic outcome of competitive advantage from corporate sustainability practices: Institutional theory perspective from an emerging economy
Bhuiyan, F., Rana, T., Baird, K. & Munir, R., Nov 2023, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 32, 7, p. 4217-4243 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile38 Citations (Scopus)124 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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2004 Honorary Regional Director for Pakistan Chapter and Fellow PRMIA
Munir, Rahat (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Honorary award
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2014 Business/Higher Education Roundtable (B/HERT) National Award
Munir, Rahat (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Honorary award
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2015 NSW Division President’s Award for Excellence in Academic Leadership
Munir, Rahat (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Honorary award
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Activities
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JOERG-MARKUS Hitz
Rahat Munir (Host)
1 Mar 2024Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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The impact of organisational culture on whistleblowing decisions
Moeen Umar Cheema (Speaker), Rahat Munir (Speaker) & Sophia Su (Speaker)
30 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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16th International Conference on Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management & Organisational Learning
John Dumay (Chair), Rahat Munir (Chair), James Hazelton (Chair) & James Guthrie (Chair)
5 Dec 2019 → 6 Dec 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop or event series
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The association between environmental management accounting practices and improving environmental and economic performance
Shamim Tashakor (Speaker), Ranjith Appuhamilage (Speaker) & Rahat Munir (Speaker)
1 Jul 2018 → 3 Jul 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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The influence of institutional pressures on the use of CSR and its impact on competitive advantage
Faruk Bhuiyan (Speaker), Rahat Munir (Speaker) & Kevin Baird (Speaker)
15 Nov 2018 → 16 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
Press/Media
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Focus Group Discussion on Managing Organizational Performance 2019
21/02/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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2018 Member Judging Panel by the Momentum Media
1/11/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Councils change organisational structures to meet demands
6/08/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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