Dr Adam Arian

Lecturer (Accounting, Auditing & Finance)
Peter Faber Business School

Adam Arian

Areas of expertise: accounting; auditing; finance; corporate finance; financial reporting; sustainability; climate change; accounting theory; management accounting;

Phone: +61 7 3623 7117

Email: Adam.arian@acu.edu.au

Location: ACU Brisbane Campus

HDR Supervisor accreditation status: HDR Supervisor (Full)

ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1438-5020

ORCID link: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1438-5020

Dr. Adam Arian, an esteemed expert in Accounting and Finance, holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern Queensland. His work is at the forefront of enhancing corporate transparency and sustainability, providing valuable insights into corporate disclosure, climate change impact assessments, and risk management strategies. Dr. Arian's interdisciplinary research significantly influences the broader discourse on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, driving positive change in the corporate world. His research interests also include auditing, corporate tax avoidance, and management accounting.

Dr. Arian's research interests encompass corporate disclosure, sustainability, greenhouse gas emissions, and risk management. His interdisciplinary approach explores the detailed connections between ESG performance, corporate finance, and governance, making substantial contributions to the field. His work continues to inspire and lead the conversation on sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility, as highlighted in his article in The Conversation titled "Our research shows higher carbon emissions increase costs for Australian businesses".

His research has been featured in top-tier academic journals, including Q1 and A-ranked publications, demonstrating his significant impact on understanding the relationship between sustainability and financial performance. His paper, recognized as a Top Cited Paper in 2023 by Emerald, further underscores his influence and thought leadership (https://doi.org/10.1108/MEDAR-06-2020-0926).

In his academic career, Dr. Arian has served as a Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland. His dedication to teaching and mentorship has shaped the next generation of professionals in accounting and finance. He has been awarded several prestigious research grants from AFAANZ, reflecting his excellence in research and contributions to the field.

Dr. Arian also holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Accounting. His expertise in accounting, auditing, and finance is deeply rooted in his extensive auditing experience. He is affiliated with CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ), highlighting his commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.

With a strong foundation in both academia and practical experience, Dr. Arian is a valuable resource for industry partners, collaborators, and prospective Ph.D. students seeking to explore the intersections of sustainability, corporate finance, and governance. His visionary approach and impactful research make him a leader in the field, dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering sustainable business practices.

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Publications

  1. Arian, A., Sands, J. (2024). Do Corporate Carbon Emissions Affect Risk and Capital Costs? [International Review of Economics and Finance, Q1/ABDC A]
  2. Arian, A., Sands, J. (2023). Corporate Climate Risk Disclosure: Assessing Materiality and Stakeholder Expectations for Sustainable Value Creation [Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, Q1/ABDC B]
  3. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2022). Corporates' sustainability disclosures impact on cost of capital and idiosyncratic risk [Meditari Accountancy Research, Q1/ABDC A] (Link)
  4. Arian, A., Sands, J., Rahman, H. (2022). Environmental, social and governance disclosure and value generation: Is the financial industry different? [Sustainability, Q1/SJR]
  5. Arian, A., Murray, P. A., Sands, J. (2022). Environmental, Social, Governance & Financial Performance Disclosure for Large Firms: Is This Different for SME Firms? [Sustainability, Q1/SJR]
  6. Arian, A., Sands, J., Tooley, S. (2023). Industry and Stakeholder Impacts on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Performance: Consumer vs. Industrial Sectors [Sustainability, Q1/SJR]
  7. Ali, A., Rahman, H. U., Arian, A., Sands, J. (2023). Flight-to-Liquidity and Excess Stock Return: Empirical Evidence from a Dynamic Panel Model [Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Q2/ABDC B]
  8. Arian, A., Sands, J., Rahman, H. (2023). Does Fiscal Consolidation Affect Non-Performing Loans? Global Evidence from Heavily Indebted Countries (HICs) [Journal of Risk and Financial Management, Q2/ABDC B]
  9. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2022). The Impact of Corporate ESG Performance Disclosure Across Australian Industries [Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, Q2/ABDC B]

Conference Papers

  1. Arian, A., Shams, S. (2024). CEO Narcissism, Board Gender Diversity, and Investment Behaviour. The International Society for Advancement of Financial Economics (ISAFE) and International Journal of Financial Analyses, Thailand, Bangkok.
  2. Arian, A., Shams, S. (2024). Climate Risk and Investment Behavior in Emerging Economies. The Auckland Centre for Financial Research and Global Finance Journal, Auckland, New Zealand.
  3. Arian, A., Shams, S. (2024). Sustainable Control Systems and Investment Efficiency: A Global Perspective. Southern Finance Association 2024 Annual Meeting, Florida, USA.
  4. Arian, A., Gul, F. (2023). Do Social Control Systems Influence the Quality of Earnings? Some Evidence from Accruals Based Earnings Management. Mid-Year Symposium by the University of Sunshine Coast and Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics.
  5. Arian, A., Sands, J. (2022). Management control systems and governance from its institutional context. The International Consortium for Values-Based Governance (ICVG 2022) Conference on Governance in its Institutional Context at Monash University Caulfield campus, Melbourne, Australia.
  6. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2022). Corporates' sustainability disclosures impact on cost of capital and idiosyncratic risk. 2022 Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference (FMCG 2022), Melbourne, Australia, Monash Business School.
  7. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2019). The main driver of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. 53rd International Business Research Conference. Global Research Institute for Business Academics, Melbourne, Australia, Monash Business School.
  8. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2018). Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSR) and firm's market value. The 17th Australasian Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (A-CSEAR). Melbourne, Australia, Monash Business School.
  9. Arian, A., Sands, J., Shams, S. (2018). Environmental, Social and Governance and Value Generation: Industry Comparison. ESG for sustainability colloquium. Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.

Projects

  1. Sustainability and Earnings Quality: The Role of Management Control Systems (2024)

    2. - Publication: Advances in Management Accounting, ABDC A

  2. Research Productivity- Evaluating Accounting and Finance Gender Diverse Productivity in Australian and New Zealand Higher Education Institutions (2024)

    3. - Publication: Accounting Education, Q1/ABDC A

  3. Sustainable Control Systems and Investment Efficiency: A Global Perspective (2024)

    4. - Publication: Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, Q1

  4. From Crisis to Stability: Leveraging CSR for Firm Resilience to Risk during the COVID-19 Pandemic (2024)

    5. - Publication: International Review of Economics and Finance, Q1/ABDC A

  5. Narcissistic Leadership, Gender Diversity, and Investment-Q Sensitivity (2024)

    6. - Publication: International Review of Financial Analysis, Q1/ABDC A

  6. Climate Risk and Investment Behavior in Emerging Economies (2024)

    7. - Publication: Emerging Market Review, Q1/ABDC A

  7. The Role of Cultural Differences in Shaping Investment Responses to Climate Risks (2024)

    8. - Publication: Finance Research Letters, Q1/ABDC A

  8. Board Committees' Gender Diversity: A Closer Look at the Engine Room of Decision-Making (2024)

    9. - Publication: Meditari Accountancy Research, Q1/ABDC A

  9. The Effect of Education on Economic Growth in SSA Countries: Do Institutions Matter? (2024)

    10. - Publication: Discover Sustainability, Q1/ABDC A

  10. Physical Climate Risks and Firm’s Investment Efficiency: Evidence from Tourism and Hospitality Industry (2024)

    11. - Publication: Tourism Management, Q1/ABDC A

Awards

  1. 2022: Successfully secured research funding from the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ) to explore the role of sustainability in mitigating business risks.
  2. 2024: Awarded a second AFAANZ research grant for investigating the impact of social ties between CEOs and Big-4 auditors on corporate tax avoidance.
  3. 2023: Highly cited paper award by Emerald for the paper:

    4. - Arian, A., Sands, J., & Shams, S. (2023). Corporates' 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

Appointments and Affiliations

Appointments

  • Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Australian Catholic University
  • Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland

Affiliations

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

Editorial roles

  1. Does the COVID-19 Era Influence the Materiality Assessment Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting? Worldwide Evidence

    2. - Journal: Cogent Business & Management
    - Date: 2024-06-27

  2. The Relationship between Board Diversity and Corporate Environmental Performance: A Meta-Analysis

    3. - Journal: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
    - Date: 2024-06-27

  3. ‘Materiality’ in Sustainability with Object-Oriented Ontology

    4. - Journal: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
    - Date: 2024-03-28

  4. Digital Transformation and Internalization of Corporate Environmental Costs: Evidence from Chinese Heavily Polluting Firms

    5. - Journal: Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal
    - Date: 2024-01-01

  5. Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices Disclosure on the Financial Performance of the Saudi Stock Exchange Listed Companies

    6. - Journal: Cogent Economics & Finance
    - Date: 2023-12-10

  6. Audit Rotation, Information Asymmetry, and the Role of Political Connections: International Evidence

    7. - Journal: Meditari Accountancy Research
    - Date: 2022-01-31

  7. Corporate Social and Environmental Reporting in the Mining Sector: A Pragmatic and Moral Accounting?

    8. - Journal: Meditari Accountancy Research
    - Date: 2020-10-01

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