Michael J. Davern

Professor Michael Davern, FCPA, holds the Chair of Accounting and Business Information Systems at The University of Melbourne. For over 30 years, in Australia and overseas, he has led industry-engaged research examining decision-making Business Analytics, Risk Management and Financial Reporting. Michael’s research is informed by his substantial board-level experience with for-purpose and privately held entities. A neurodiverse boundary spanner with eclectic interests his background includes academic and professional experience in accounting, finance, computer science and decision sciences.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor of Accounting and Business Information Systems, The University of Melbourne

Education

  • 1999 
    The University of Minnesota, PhD Business Administration

Professional Memberships

  • FCPA - Fellow of CPA Australia
  • Distinguished Member - Association for Information Systems

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