Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky | Accounting | Best Keynote Speaker

Senior Lecturer at University of St Andrews, United Kingdom

Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of St Andrews, UK, with over 20 years of combined academic and professional experience. He has earned recognition for his excellence in teaching, receiving the Student Experience Excellence Lecturer Award in 2022. His work integrates both academic research and practical industry knowledge, especially through his earlier role as a Senior Tax Inspector in Egypt’s Ministry of Finance. Dr. Elmarzouky is widely published in top-tier journals and serves as an associate editor and reviewer for several leading academic journals. His research spans innovative applications of textual and semantic analysis in accounting and finance.

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Educational Background

• Ph.D. in Accounting & Finance – University of Portsmouth, UK (2019)

• M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance – Suez Canal University, Egypt (2012)

• B.Sc. in Accounting – Menoufia University, Egypt (2004)

Professional Experience

Academic Positions

• Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of St Andrews, UK (Jan 2024 – Present)

• Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Aston University, UK (Aug 2022 – Present)

• Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, Kingston University, UK (May 2020 – Aug 2022)

• Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Portsmouth, UK (Jan 2019 – May 2020)

Professional Experience

• Senior Tax Inspector, Tax Authority, Ministry of Finance, Egypt (Jul 2004 – Jan 2019)

Volunteer Roles

• Governor and Information Advisor – Portsmouth Citizen Advice Bureau, UK

• Trustee – York Play Space, UK

Research Interests

Dr. Elmarzouky’s research focuses on applying advanced text analytics and AI-based techniques to accounting and auditing. His core interests include:

• Textual analysis, semantic and content analysis

• Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning in financial disclosures

• Corporate narrative reporting, sustainability and ESG reporting

• Audit quality, modern slavery disclosures, climate change and carbon reporting

• Corporate governance, risk disclosure, and implementation of financial reporting standards
  He is particularly interested in narrative and tone analysis in annual reports, extended audit reports, and the intersection of AI with traditional financial practices.

Awards and Honors

• Student Experience Excellence Lecturer Award (2022) – Recognized for outstanding teaching effectiveness and student engagement

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – 2021

• Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE) – 2021

• Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) – Certificate from UKMH for supporting higher education students

Conclusion

Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky exemplifies a rare blend of academic depth and professional expertise. His journey from a senior tax inspector to an acclaimed academic and researcher in the UK’s top institutions demonstrates his dedication to advancing accounting education and research. His innovative approach to research using NLP and machine learning bridges the gap between accounting theory and real-world practice. As a dynamic educator, editor, and researcher, Dr. Elmarzouky continues to influence the fields of accounting, auditing, and financial compliance on an international scale.

Publications

1. A novel measure of corporate carbon emission disclosure, the effect of capital expenditures and corporate governance
   AE Karim, K Albitar, M Elmarzouky
   Journal of Environmental Management, 290, 112581
   2021 | Cited by: 208

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2. The ESG disclosure and the financial performance of Norwegian listed firms
   G Giannopoulos, RV Kihle Fagernes, M Elmarzouky, KABM Afzal Hossain
   Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 15(6), 237
   2022 | Cited by: 202

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3. Sustainable strategic investment decision-making practices in UK companies: The influence of governance mechanisms on synergy between Industry 4.0 and circular economy
   F Alkaraan, M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, VG Venkatesh
   Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 187, 122187
   2023 | Cited by: 173

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4. Covid-19 and performance disclosure: does governance matter?
   M Elmarzouky, K Albitar, K Hussainey
   International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 29(5), 776-792
   2021 | Cited by: 89

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5. Reinforcing green business strategies with Industry 4.0 and governance towards sustainability: Natural‐resource‐based view and dynamic capability
   F Alkaraan, M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, VG Venkatesh, Y Shi, N Gulko
   Business Strategy and the Environment, 33(4), 3588-3606
   2024 | Cited by: 76

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6. Ownership structure’s effect on financial performance: An empirical analysis of Jordanian listed firms
   A Alkurdi, A Hamad, H Thneibat, M Elmarzouky
   Cogent Business & Management, 8(1), 1939930
   2021 | Cited by: 75

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7. Do assurance and assurance providers enhance COVID-related disclosures in CSR reports? An examination in the UK context
   K Albitar, H Al-Shaer, M Elmarzouky
   International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 29(3), 410-428
   2021 | Cited by: 65

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8. Corporate risk disclosure and key audit matters: the egocentric theory
   M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, T Abdelfattah, AE Karim
   International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 30(2), 230-251
   2022 | Cited by: 55

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9. The key audit matters and the audit cost: does governance matter?
   M Elmarzouky, K Hussainey, T Abdelfattah
   International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 31(1), 195-217
   2022 | Cited by: 51

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10. COVID-19 disclosure: a novel measurement and annual report uncertainty
    M Elmarzouky, K Albitar, AE Karim, AS Moussa
    Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 14(12), 616
    2021 | Cited by: 51

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