Cherrie is the first author for most of her publications and has a track record of secured research grants (both internal and external, e.g. from the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ 2022 & 2018). Cherrie has received several Best Paper Awards, such as from Auckland Regional Accounting Conference (ARA 2019 & 2016).

Cherrie believes in the importance of doing impactful research. Her previous work experiences as a co-founder and leader of the Accounting for Social Impact Research Group at Auckland University of Technology and as a charity accountant have motivated her to make impacts through her research and maintain strong relationships with the accounting profession and the charity sector. For example, she served as a judge for the New Zealand Charity Reporting Awards in 2020 and 2021, organised by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and wrote blogs for the New Zealand charity regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs Charities Services.

Cherrie has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her teaching expertise includes Accounting Information Systems and Not-for-Profit Accounting and Accountability. She has received the Faculty of Business Excellence in Teaching Innovation Award and the finalist for the University Excellence in Teaching Award at Auckland University of Technology.

Cherrie is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.