Michael Gaffikin

BCom Well, MBA(Hons) Massey, DipTchg NZ, PhD Syd, FCPA

Emeritus Professor
Telephone: (02) 4221 4189
Location: 40.302
Email: michael_gaffikin@uow.edu.au

Areas of Expertise: Accounting Theory, History, Alternative Research Methodologies, Social & Environmental Accounting, Public Sector Accounting

Research Profile: UOW RIS Profile

Michael took up his position as Professor and Head of (the then) Department of Accounting & Finance in January 1988. Prior to this he had been at the University of Sydney for ten years, having gone there from New Zealand where he had received most of his early education. During his time as Head of the Department he was also Deputy Dean and Chair of The Faculty’s Research Committee. He was later appointed Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty. He has now retired from full time involvement with the University. He has from time to time had appointments and visiting positions at many other universities.

His major research interests accounting theory and the development of accounting thought. This has led to his interest in alternative methodologies for accounting research and theory. He has published several books the latest of which is Accounting Theory, Research, Regulation and Accounting Practice. He has also published several articles in leading international journals as well as presented seminars in many parts of the world. He has taught several courses including those in financial accounting, theory, history and research methodology. He has supervised a large number of doctoral theses.

Michael is a member of the editorial board of several international journals. He has been actively involved with accounting professional bodies and he served as Chairman of the ASCPA's National Education and Membership Committee and its NSW Universities Committee and has been the AVCC representative on the (then) PASB Consultative Committee.