Dr. Paul Andon

Professor

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Biography

Paul Andon is a Professor in Accounting at UNSW Business School and currently serves as the Interim Dean. He has held various faculty leadership roles, including Senior Deputy Dean for Education and Student Experience and Head of the School of Accounting. His research focuses on the professional practice of accounting, business education reform, and the human aspects of accounting, particularly in relation to financial management and the influence of artificial intelligence technologies. He examines how performance measurement, costing, and auditing practices impact human behavior and trust in accounting. His work also explores financial crime rationalization and the use of digital algorithms to manage modern workforces. Paul has published extensively in leading international journals and has presented at industry forums on issues related to the future of the accounting profession. He has been instrumental in devising significant reforms in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including the redesign of the Master of Professional Accounting. Paul is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Dean

— Present

UNSW Business School • Sydney, Australia

Currently serves as Interim Dean overseeing academic programs and faculty leadership.

Professor

— Present

UNSW Business School • Sydney, Australia

Professor of Accounting focusing on research and educational reforms.

Awards

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John Prescott Award

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Values Action Award

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Values Action Award

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Outstanding Paper Award

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Gold Award Winner

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.