John Roberts

John Roberts is a Professor at The University of Sydney Business School. His research interests include auditing and accountability, accounting theory and standards, management accounting, marketing, corporate governance, strategy, management and organisational behaviour, and financial accounting. He has worked at the University of Sydney Business School since 2007. His research spans qualitative studies of organisational accountability, corporate governance, and ethics in business. His work has contributed to academic and practitioner discussions on these topics, including corporate governance reform and the global financial crisis.

John Roberts is a scholar at the University of Sydney Business School, focusing on accounting systems, corporate governance, and accountability mechanisms. His research explores how accounting practices shape organizational accountability, emphasizing the interplay between transparency, control, and ethical governance. Roberts investigates the role of corporate social responsibility, the dynamics of boardroom accountability, and the impact of market forces on managerial behavior. His work also addresses the limitations of transparency and the ethical implications of corporate governance structures. Through critical analysis of accounting systems and their disciplinary effects, Roberts contributes to understanding the complexities of organizational control and accountability in contemporary business environments.