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Kate Ruff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, a Master’s in Social Policy and Planning from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Business Administration from York University. Her research focuses on the intersection of accounting, social impact measurement, and sustainable investment. Dr. Ruff leads the Common Approach Project, which aims to establish social impact measurement standards funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. Her work engages with a team of leading academics and practitioners across various fields to enhance the quality of data available for ethically and sustainably-minded consumers and investors. Dr. Ruff is dedicated to teaching methodologies that emphasize the importance of impact investing and environmental sustainability within the accounting discipline, striving to foster a new generation of students who understand the influence of business on societal outcomes.
Carleton University • Ottawa
Teaching and conducting research in the field of accounting with a focus on social impact measurement and sustainable investment.
Includes MEng and MASc options.