Adam Arian, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Accounting researching corporate governance, taxation, sustainability, and financial reporting across global capital markets
Course Coordinator, Master of Professional Accounting | Australian Catholic University
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Adam Arian is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Australian Catholic University and Course Coordinator for the Master of Professional Accounting. His research focuses on corporate governance, taxation, sustainability, and financial reporting, with particular interest in ESG disclosure, climate risk, regulatory oversight, and market behaviour.
His work has been published in leading international journals including International Review of Economics & Finance, Applied Economics, Meditari Accountancy Research, and Accounting Education. He also serves in editorial roles across several international journals and supervises HDR research students in accounting and finance.
Featured Research Video
This presentation highlights key findings from a work on sustainability, climate risk, and corporate financial behaviour, with implications for governance, investment decisions, and long-term firm resilience.
Media & Public Scholarship
Adam Arian's research has been featured on international platforms such as the LSE Impact Blog, The Conversation, and the Lowy Institute, reflecting his engagement beyond traditional academic publishing.
JOY Drive Radio Interview (JOY 94.9) | July 2026
Who has access to my bank details? Understanding banking data governance
London School of Economics and Political Science
Do “novel contributions” to research mean anything anymore?
The Conversation
More than just good ethics: new research links corporate diversity to better investment decisions.
The Interpreter- Lowy Institute
Sustainability matterswhen economic shocks hit.
Sustainability matterswhen economic shocks hit.
Current Research Projects
Current Research Projects
• Regulatory exposure and financial reporting quality
• Tax avoidance and Big 4 audit firms
• Corporate culture as a governance mechanism
• Climate risk and corporate investment behaviour
• Accounting history and the formation of academic influence
Academic Leadership
Adam Arian’s academic work integrates research leadership, editorial service, HDR supervision, and curriculum innovation in accounting and finance. He serves as Associate Editor for Applied Economics and Applied Economics Letters, supervises HDR students across multiple institutions, and leads curriculum development aligned with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ accreditation standards.
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