Professor Dr. Catherine Barrette

Biography

Catherine Barrette is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. She serves as the Director of the Rotman Commerce Program and specializes in Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Governance. With an extensive background in accounting education, Catherine has been instrumental in developing content for the Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting in collaboration with CPA Canada, focusing on professional exams and certification processes. Her teaching emphasizes Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Valuation, and integrative case writing, fostering decision-making skills through practical applications of financial information. Catherine's pedagogical approach aims to enhance students' understanding of the financial accounting process, including the recording, summarizing, and reporting of business transactions. She holds a Chartered Accountant designation from the Ordre des comptables du Quebec, Canada, a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy from McGill University, and a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting also from McGill University.

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