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Chris Patel

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Professor in International Accounting at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Chris Patel is a Professor in International Accounting at Macquarie Business School. His research focuses on improving the quality of accounting, corporate governance, and sustainability across countries. A Chartered Accountant, he has published extensively in top-tier journals and received research grants from five nations, including China, India, and Germany.

He is passionate about academic mentorship and building research capacity globally. Chris has successfully supervised 16 doctoral students, many of whom have achieved thesis excellence. He actively conducts workshops for scholars in emerging countries, sharing his expertise to elevate global research standards and has advised organizations like the World Bank and WHO.

Unique fact: Chris was inducted into the Global Accounting Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the field.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Professor in International Accounting
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Hard To Convince
Judgemental
Upfront

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Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

International Accounting
His core research area, focusing on improving the quality of financial reporting and accountability standards in over 144 countries.
Corporate Governance
He advises global NGOs and governments, and his work provides empirical evidence on improving corporate accountability and governance structures internationally.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Professor in International Accounting
Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University
7-2004
Professor In International Accounting
Macquarie University
7-2004
Professor in International Accounting
Macquarie University
In the press

Media appearances

Chris Patel – Macquarie University Researcher Profile. Featured in Macquarie University – Researchers Directory
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Education
PhD
Macquarie University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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