Michael McCrae

BEc, DipEd Melb, MEcon WA, PhD ANU

Areas of Expertise: Capital Markets, Research Methods

Michael joined the Department from the Commerce Department at the Australian National University. Prior to this he had held several positions as an accounting professional in firms both in Australia and overseas. He has also been a director of research within the public enterprise sector, and has consulted widely in the areas of public accounting and business information systems.

His research interests include the performance of financial markets, management accounting systems, and public sector accounting and financial management. He has published widely in Australian and international journals and has presented seminars both in Australia and overseas.

His teaching interests include empirical research methodology, investments and the supervision of post-graduate students.

Michael has been Co-ordinator of the Department's finance offerings and works successfully with colleagues in other faculties (especially mathematicians). He is actively supervising postgraduate students.