Chris Patel

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Professor in International Accounting at Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Judgemental

Upfront

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care 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.
Ethical Judgments
His recent publications explore how professionals make consistent ethical judgments, particularly in an international business context.

Media Appearances

Chris Patel – Macquarie University Researcher Profile. Featured in Macquarie University – Researchers Directory

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Work History

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

Education

PhD from Macquarie University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Chris

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