Dr Adam Arian

Dr. Adam Arian

Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Overview

Dr. Adam Arian holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southern Queensland. With a passion for enhancing corporate transparency and sustainability, his work has contributed valuable insights into corporate disclosure, climate change impact assessments, and risk management strategies. Dr. Arian's interdisciplinary research has been recognized for its contribution to academic journals and has influenced the broader conversation on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.

Areas of Expertise

• Accounting and Corporate Finance
• Auditing
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Climate Change and Risk Assessment
• Corporate Governance

Career Highlights

• Published research in Q1 and A-ranked journals, contributing to the understanding of sustainability's impact on financial performance.
• Served as a Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland, guiding future professionals in accounting and finance.

Education

• Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance, University of Southern Queensland, 2022
• Master of Accounting, 2007 & Bachelor of Accounting, 2003, Islamic Azad University (Tehran, Iran)

Professional Experience

• Australian Catholic University (ACU), Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
• University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Adjunct Senior Lecturer
• Prior roles include Senior Lecturer & Academic Program Convenor (MPA & BPA) at Holmes Institute and Lecturer at Charles Darwin University (Adelaide).

Recent Publications

Dr. Arian has contributed to journals such as the Meditari Accountancy Research (MAR), International Review of Economics and Finance (IREF), and Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal (SAMPJ), focusing on topics like climate risk disclosure and the impact of sustainability disclosures on the cost of capital and idiosyncratic risk.

Highly cited paper (Top Cited Paper in 2023- Emerald)

Arian, A., Sands, J., & Shams, S. (2023). Corporates&rsquo sustainability disclosures impact on cost of capital and idiosyncratic risk. Meditari Accountancy Research, 31(4), 861-886. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEDAR-06-2020-0926

Research Grant

Successfully secured research funding from the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFFANZ) to explore the role of sustainability in mitigating business risks

Affiliations

• Accredited Higher Degree by Research Supervisor
• CPA Australia
• Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Arian, A. G. and Sands, J. (2024b), "Do corporate carbon emissions affect risk and capital costs?", International Review of Economics & Finance, Vol. 93, pp. 1363-1377 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iref.2024.04.018

Arian, A., & Sands, J. S. (2024). Corporate climate risk disclosure: assessing materiality and stakeholder expectations for sustainable value creation. Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, 15(2), 457-481. https://doi.org/10.1108/SAMPJ-04-2023-0236

Arian, A., Sands, J., & Shams, S. (2023). Corporate sustainability disclosures impact on cost of capital and idiosyncratic risk. Meditari Accountancy Research, 31(4), 861-886. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEDAR-06-2020-0926

Arian, A., Sands, J., & Shams, S. (2022). The impact of corporate ESG performance disclosure across Australian industries. Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 16(4). https://doi.org/10.14453/aabfj.v16i4.10

Arian, A., Sands, J., & Tooley, S. (2023). Industry and Stakeholder Impacts on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Performance: Consumer vs. Industrial Sectors. Sustainability, 15(16), 12254. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/16/12254

Arian, A., Murray, P. A., & Sands, J. (2022). Environmental, Social, Governance & financial performance disclosure for large firms: Is this different for SME firms? Sustainability, 14(10), 6019. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/10/6019

Arian, A., Sands, J., & Rahman, H. U. (2022). Environmental, Social and Governance disclosure and value generation: Is the financial industry different? Sustainability, 14(5), 2647. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052647

Rahman, H. U., Arian, A. and Sands, J. (2023), "Does Fiscal Consolidation Affect Non-Performing Loans? Global Evidence from Heavily Indebted Countries (HICs)", Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol. 16 No. 9, p. 417. https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/16/9/417

Ali, A., Rahman, H. U., Arian, A. and Sands, J. (2023), "Flight-to-Liquidity and Excess Stock Return: Empirical Evidence from a Dynamic Panel Model", Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Vol. 16 No. 12, p. 515. https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/16/12/515

Research Interests

Dr. Arian is deeply invested in the fields of corporate disclosure, sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and risk management. His interdisciplinary approach extends to exploring the nuances of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and its interplay with corporate finance and governance.

Research Achievements

• Research Grant from AFFANZ: Dr. Arian has been awarded a notable research grant by the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFFANZ), recognizing his contributions to understanding the impacts of sustainability on business risk.

PhD Supervision

Current HDR Supervision:

• Co-Supervisor for research examining "Investigating the diversity of corporate board committees and its impact on corporate performance and disclosure." This work delves into how board diversity affects corporate actions and transparency.
• Co-Supervisor for a project on "Investigating corporate social responsibility (CSR) across non-for-profit organisations," focusing on CSR practices within the nonprofit sector.

Academic Appointments

11/2023 - Present
Lecturer, Accounting and Finance
Australian Catholic University (ACU), Australia

• Teaching and conducting research with a focus on corporate sustainability and risk management.
• Engaging in scholarly activities, including research publications and presentations at academic conferences.

11/2022 - Present
Adjunct Senior Lecturer
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia

• Supervising HDR students, facilitating their research in accounting and finance.
• Collaborating on research projects aimed at advancing knowledge in corporate governance and ESG performance.

03/2020 - 11/2023
Senior Lecturer & Academic Program Convenor, MPA and BPA Programs
Holmes Institute, Australia

• Led the development and delivery of accounting and finance courses for postgraduate and undergraduate programs.
• Chaired the MPA and BPA Degree Committee, and Course Development Committee, overseeing curriculum design and academic standards.

07/2015 - 03/2020
Lecturer (Accounting and Finance)
Charles Darwin University (CDU)- Adelaide Campus, Australia

• Coordinated and delivered courses in management accounting and financial management, adapting to diverse student needs through blended learning methods.

09/2007 - 03/2013
Lecturer (Accounting, Auditing)
Islamic Azad University (Tehran, Iran)

• Educated undergraduate students in intermediate and advanced accounting and finance, emphasizing analytical skills and practical knowledge.

Industry Appointments

06/2014 - 06/2016
Financial Manager
Greenland International Investment Group

• Spearheaded financial management initiatives, contributing to the company's strategic planning and reporting processes.
• Designed and implemented efficient accounting systems and procedures.

09/2003- 03/2007
Auditor, Senior Auditor
Farivaran (Tehran, Iran)

• Led audit teams in conducting comprehensive financial audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

Achievements

• Research Grant from AFFANZ: Secured a significant research grant to investigate sustainability's impact on business risk during economic fluctuations, contributing to the discourse on financial resilience in times of crisis.
• Publication Recognition: Authored articles that were recognized among the top-cited in their respective journals, highlighting the practical impact of research on understanding and improving corporate ESG disclosures.
• Educational Impact: Developed and updated curricula across various academic appointments, receiving commendations for teaching excellence and innovative course design.

Full Member, Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia

Full Member, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)

Full Member, Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Full Member, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Full Member, Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ)

Full Member, International Association for Accounting Education & Research (IAAER)

Full Member, Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)