International Journal of Finance and Accounting

International Journal of Finance and Accounting is a refereed Journal dedicated to publish empirical research that tests, extends, or builds Finance and Accounting theory and contributes to practice. The journal publishes high quality research papers in accounting, finance and their interface. All empirical methods – including, but not limited to, qualitative, quantitative, laboratory, and combination methods – are welcome.


Jean Raar

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Finance and Accounting

Associate Professor, Swinburne University, Australia

Research Areas

Environmental, Accounting Theory, Small Busines

Education

1999Doctor of PhilosophyRMIT University
1987-1990Master of Accountancy Accountancy, Finance Specialisation
1986Post Graduate DiplomaEducation, Victoria College, now Deakin University
1982-1985Bachelor of BusinessBusiness, Monash University
1982-1985Certificate of Business StudiesKuring-gai College of Advanced Education

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums/Journals/Books

[1]  Raar, J. (forthcoming) "Teaching capital budgeting for climate change", APCEA Journal. (ERA Ranking C).
[2]  Raar, J. (2010) "Beyond risk management: towards moral agency" Keeping Good Companies, September, pp. 505-506 (ERA Ranking C).
[3]  Raar, J. (2009) "The new global accounting community: rationale for dialogue to establish its accountability?" Critical Perspectives on Accounting Journal., Volume 20, Issue 4, Pages 509-527. (ERA Ranking A).
[4]  Raar, J. 2008. "A basic user utility preference to reduce uncertainty: a dissent to reporting and asset measurement" Critical Perspectives on Accounting Journal. Volume 19, Issue 5, Pages 705-804 (July 2008). (ERA Ranking A).
[5]  Raar, J. 2007. "Reported social and environmental taxonomies: a longer-term glimpse" Managerial Auditing Journal, Vol, 22, No. 8. pp 840-860. (ERA Ranking B).
[6]  Raar, J. 2006. "Beyond ethics: a community platform to secure moral integrity" Australian Accounting Review, Special Edition on Ethics. Issue 38, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp 41-50. (Refer above award recommendation) (ERA Ranking B).
[7]  Raar J. 2005. "Corporate Responsibility: moral or mandatory?" Keeping Good Companies (December). (ERA Ranking B).
[8]  Raar, J. 2005. "Financial Reporting for Environmental and Social Responsibility: A Normative Strategic Concept" The ICFAI Journal of Accounting Research, April, pp 7-27.
[9]  Purnell, A., Raar, J. and Hone P. (2003). "Valuation And Reporting Of Native Fauna In Monetary Terms: Compatibility Between A Market Based System And Natural Resources?" in T. Featherstone and J. Batten (eds) Research in International Business and Finance, special edition on Governance and Social Responsibility.Volume 17 (7), pp. 173-198. (Elsevier publishers). (Research book chapter).
[10]  Raar, J. (2002). "Environmental Reporting Initiatives Towards Triple-Bottom Line reporting" Corporate Communications: An International Journal. ISSN: 13356-3289. Volume 7 Number 3. August 2002, pp 169-183. (Refer above EMERALD INTERNATIONAL LITERATI CLUB AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PAPER OF THE YEAR FOR THIS JOURNAL (ERA Ranking C).
[11]  (May 2010). Jackling, B. Raar, J. Wines, G. and McDowall, T. "Accounting-A framework for decision making", Third edition including solutions. McGraw Hill Publishers, Australia.
[12]  (May 2007). Jackling, B., Raar, J., Wines, G. and Williams, B. "Accounting-A framework for decision making". Second Edition. McGraw Hill Publishers, Australia.
[13]  (May 2007). "Contemporary issues in Accounting, Contributor for Chapter on social and environmental accounting (17, 000 words), John Wiley Ltd Publishers.
[14]  (2004). Jackling, B., Raar, J., Wigg, R, Wines, G. and Williams, B. "Accounting-A framework for decision making". Management Accounting, including solutions manual. McGraw Hill Publishers, Australia.
[15]  Research Category E1. Conference papers double blind refereed (with paper published in proceedings).
[16]  Rajendran, D and Raar, J. (2011) "Work and Life Balance and Technological Connectivity: Exploring Spillovers from SME Perspective", accepted for presentation at ISBE Conference, Sheffield, November.
[17]  Raar, J. (2010) "Noah's Ark and the 'spaceship' earth: tactical professional steering" in 15th Annual Symposium on Ethics Research in Accounting, Sponsored by the American Accounting Association's, Professionalism and Ethics Committee and the Public Interest Section, San Francisco, California, August 1.
[18]  Raar, J. 2009, "Legitimacy, Institutionalization and the Accounting Professiona1's Tools of Communication", Paper Presented at the 1st Annual Conference World Accounting Frontier Series (WAFS) 15-18th July, Macau.
[19]  Raar, J. 2009, "Environmental Perspectives, Practices and Performance in Small Firms, " Paper presented at the AGSE International Entrepreneurship Research Exchange Conference, Adelaide, Feb 3-6.
[20]  Raar, J. 2008, "Capital investments and environmental issues", Paper presented at the 7th Australasian Conference for Social and Environmental Accounting Research, 7-9 December, School of Commerce University of South Australia.
[21]  Raar, J. 2008 "The new global accounting community: rationale for dialogue to establish its accountability?" paper presented at the Critical Perspectives on Accounting Conference, Baruch College, New York April.
[22]  Raar, J. 2007. " A new philosophy for a contemporary global profession?" Paper presented at the European Critical Accounting Studies (ECAS) Glasgow, July
[23]  Raar, J. 2006. "Annual Reports: a mechanism to signal sustainable performance?" AFAANZ, Wellington, July.
[24]  Raar, J. 2006. "Trust and measurement: a basic user utility preference to support professional integrity" 5th One day Symposium on Accountability, Governance and Performance: Achieving Excellence. 17th February.
[25]  Raar, J. 2004. "Environmental and Social Responsibility: A Normative Financial Reporting Concept" presented at the Fourth Asia Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting (APIRA 2004), Conference, Singapore 4-6th July.
[26]  Raar, J. 2004. "The Accounting profession: A Religious and Community Platform for Change" presented at the Fourth Asia Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting (APIRA 2004), Conference, Singapore 4-6th July.
[27]  Raar, J. 2004. "Financial Reporting for Environmental and Social Responsibility: A Normative Strategic concept" Paper presented at Paper presented at the Corporate Governance and Reporting Conference, California State University, Los Angeles USA, January.
[28]  Raar, J. (2004). A later version of the abovementioned paper was presented at the 12th International Congress on Social and Environmental Accounting Research, at Macquarie University, Sydney April.