Dr. Roger Simnett

Professor

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Biography

Roger Simnett is an Emeritus Professor in the Business School at the University of New South Wales Sydney. With a focus on accounting, auditing, and taxation, he brings over 25 years of experience in international standard setting, serving as a member of the International Auditing Assurance Standards Board during various periods. His research emphasizes improving audit and assurance quality through various innovative methodologies, contributing to leading journals such as the Accounting Review and Auditing: Journal of Practice & Theory. He received the Order of Australia in 2018 for his exemplary service in the accounting profession and was inducted into the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame in 2019. Additionally, Roger has been recognized as a Fellow of CPA Australia and the Academy of Social Sciences. He has led several research projects aimed at enhancing integrated reporting and ensuring compliance with international auditing standards. His teaching methodology focuses on integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications in auditing and governance, having developed courses and materials that address these subjects.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Research interests include auditing, assurance and policy recommendations for improving audit quality.

Research Director

— Present

Deakin Integrated Reporting Centre • Deakin University, Australia

Leading research initiatives in integrated reporting and assurance.

Awards

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Order of Australia

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Fellow

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.