Dr. Conor Clune

Associate Professor

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Biography

Conor Clune is an Associate Professor in the School of Accounting at the UNSW Business School. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and a Master of Science in Strategic Management, both from University College Dublin, and a PhD in Accounting from the University of Amsterdam. His research interests lie at the intersection of governance and accounting, with a particular focus on governance regulation within the accounting profession. He specializes in field-based research methods. In addition to his research, Conor is actively involved in teaching financial reporting and the emergence of non-financial disclosures. He is currently the course coordinator for Financial Management and oversees eight courses in the Bachelor of Commerce program, while also leading the development of a core unit in Business Sustainability and Social Impact. Prior to his academic career, Conor worked in the tax department of PwC in Dublin, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and also served as a credit analyst at KBC Bank.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in the field of accounting and governance.

Tax Consultant

2011-07-01 — 2015-06-30

PwC • Dublin, Ireland

Worked in the tax department and qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

Credit Analyst

2015-07-01 — 2016-12-31

KBC Bank • Dublin, Ireland

Evaluated credit applications and assessed risk factors.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.