Dr. Warrick Van Zyl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Warrick Van Zyl is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, focusing on accounting. With 25 years of experience in accounting and management teaching, he has worked in various sectors, including Big Four accounting firms, investment banking, and academia. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a PhD in Accounting from the University of Cape Town and has completed his undergraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. At UWA, he provides teaching and research leadership in the Business School, particularly in accounting. His research interests feature topics like diluted earnings per share, executive remuneration, and the harmonization of accounting standards in extractive industries. He has played an active role in external engagement with the business community and has collaborated on several research projects with national and international colleagues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research leadership in accounting.

Director External Engagement

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Lead interactions with the local and international business community.

Executive Director

2009-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Ernst & Young •

Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2008-12-31

University of Witwatersrand •

Franchisee

2003-01-01 — 2004-12-31

Boston City Campus •

Group Financial Manager

2001-01-01 — 2002-12-31

Corpcapital •

Manager

1998-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Ernst & Young •

Junior Lecturer

1997-01-01 — 1997-12-31

University of Witwatersrand •

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.