Professor Dr. Leo Langa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leo Langa is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting discipline at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Business School. He previously served as a Lecturer in Advanced Financial Accounting at La Trobe University in Melbourne, where he earned his Ph.D. in Finance. Langa holds a Master of Economics (Research) from La Trobe University and a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from RMIT University. His academic interests encompass Financial Accounting, Behavioral Finance, Stock Market Valuation Systems, and Insider Trading, focused on the intersection of financial markets and technology. Langa has contributed significantly to various committees within UWA, including the Business School Teaching & Learning Committee and the Education Committee. Additionally, he has a history of involvement in industry-related projects with organizations such as the Australian Taxation Office and Ford Motor Company. Langa has received multiple grants for his research initiatives at UWA and La Trobe, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to advancing education in accounting and finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-08-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Involved in teaching and research within the accounting discipline.

Lecturer

2006-01-01 — 2019-07-31

La Trobe University • Melbourne, Australia

Lectured in Advanced Financial Accounting and held various other academic roles.

Courses

Financial Accounting (ACCT1101)

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae

Application Checklist

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity

Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.