Clinton Free

Clinton Free is a Professor in the Discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney Business School. His research and teaching focus on financial accounting, auditing and accountability, management accounting, organisational behaviour, corporate governance, corporations and associations law, human resources and industrial relations, and sustainability accounting and reporting. He has published in leading international academic journals and presented at various international conferences. Professor Free has consulted with organisations in both the private and public sectors and has been involved with executive education for almost two decades. He holds Commerce and Law degrees from UNSW and a doctorate from Oxford University.

Clinton Free is a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, specializing in Accounting, Fraud, Auditing, Corporate Governance, and Supply Chain Management. His research explores the dynamics of fraud, including the fraud triangle and co-offending behavior, as well as the role of institutional work in shaping accounting practices. Free also investigates supply chain accounting, trust, and sustainability assurance, with a focus on corporate governance and digital privacy. His work addresses challenges in auditability, algorithmic management, and the impact of financial incentives on whistleblowing. Free's research emphasizes the intersection of professional norms, organizational culture, and regulatory frameworks in accounting and auditing.