School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance staff
Contact details +6469516927
Dr Mehnaz Laura MBA, MSc Finance, Phd Phil,
Lecturer
School of Accountancy, Economics and FinancePrior to joining Massey, she taught in the Department of Accounting at AUT and served as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh.
Her research interests span fair value accounting, IFRS and financial reporting, disclosure practices, gender and diversity in accounting, intangible assets, climate reporting, corporate governance, and the decision-usefulness of accounting information. She has published in journals including Accounting and Finance and the Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics, and has contributed to research projects with the External Reporting Board (XRB), Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), and International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Laura is committed to student success, professional engagement, and community outreach. Since 2022, she has been the Mentor of the Massey University Accountancy Club at the Manawatū campus. She also works closely with professional bodies such as ACCA, CA ANZ and CPA Australia, coordinating campus events and industry engagement activities in Palmerston North.
Dr. Laura is a Lecturer in Accounting at Massey Business School. She teaches across financial accounting standards, auditing, and management accounting.
Laura completed her PhD in Accounting at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2022. She also holds an MSc in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, UK, and an MBA in Accounting from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. She was awarded the AUT Vice-Chancellor’s Doctoral Scholarship and the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: +64 6 9516927
Location: BSW 3.20, Business Studies West
Campus: Palmerston North
Qualifications
- Master of Business Administration - University of Rajshahi (2012)
- Master of Science in Finance - University of Strathclyde (2016)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Auckland University of Technology (2022)
Fellowships and Memberships
- Member, Higher Education Academy (Fellow) (2023)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
IFRS
Fair value accounting
Intangibles
Climate reporting
Gender Accounting
Disclosures
Corporate Governance
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Accounting Theory and Standards (150101):
Accounting, Auditing and Accountability (150100):
Auditing and Accountability (150102):
Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Financial Accounting (150103):
International Accounting (150104):
Sustainability Accounting and Reporting (150106)
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Laura, M., Yang, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laura, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laura, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laura, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Laura, M.
Thesis
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Laura, M.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: Everyday
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
Bangla
Last used: Native
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
My teaching philosophy is centred around creating an environment where students actively engage and think critically. It's not just about enhancing the educational experience; it's about ensuring students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the professional realm.
115.112 - Accounting for Business
110.229 - Management Accounting
11.279 - Auditing
110.303 - Integrative Accounting
110.736 - Audit & Risk
110.806 - Auditing and Assurance