Role description
The Australian Auditing and Assurance Standard Board (AUASB) has an evidence-informed approach to setting standards as a key enabler of its strategy. Our evidence informed standard setting strategy is supported by the appointment of academic scholars who are highly experienced and respected auditing and assurance academics. As an AUASB academic scholar you will work with the AUASB and its technical team on mutually agreed research topics. The academic scholar role is a 6-month part time honorary role, with reasonable expenses covered or reimbursed by the AUASB. The number of AUASB scholars is limited to 2 in each year. Refer to AUASB Research Centre for current research topics relevant to the AUASB.
How to submit your expression of interest
Please provide an expression of interest within 2 pages and include:
1. Relevant experience, qualifications and research speciality, demonstrating thought leadership and expertise of auditing matters.
2. Synopsis
• Research proposal and why the research is relevant to the AUASB
• A brief outline of the research that will be undertaken, including
- Research aims
- Proposed research questions
- Methodology
• Possible assistance from the AUASB (if required)
• The relevance of possible conclusion from the research to inform the AUASB’s standard setting activities and its strategic objectives
Please submit expression of interest no later than 31st October to enquiries@auasb.gov.au. Should you have any queries, please call Anne Waters on 03 8080 7436 for further information.