About

Biography

Prior to joining USC, Kirsty Meredith worked as a chartered accountant specialising in audit and taxation. While working in the profession, Kirsty developed a passion for empowering others through education and research. Kirsty possesses a strong commitment to lifelong learning. Her research areas include studies of creativity and decision-making in the accounting profession, automation potential and the use of technology in audit engagements.

Professional memberships

  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • CPA Australia
  • Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand

Awards

  • Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand - Best Paper Award (Research Interactive Session category at the 2021 AFAANZ Conference)
  • UniSC Disability Support Appreciation Staff Award 2016
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia – Candidate of the Module 2009 Audit & Assurance (2)
  • CPA Australia – Best Third Year Graduating Accounting Student 2008
  • KPMG – Best Student in Auditing and Professional Practice 2008
  • Taxation Institute of Australia – Outstanding Student in Contemporary Accounting Issues 2008
  • Rockcote Enterprises Pty Ltd – Best Student in Management Accounting 2008
  • Garland Waddington – Best Student in Retirement and Superannuation 2007
  • Lambert Innovation Prize – Best Student in Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship 2006
  • The Scholarship Fund Scholarship, UniSC 2006
  • Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship 2006

Teaching areas

  • Auditing
  • Accounting fundamentals
  • Company accounting
  • Financial Reporting

Engagements

Available for postgraduate supervision

Organisational Affiliations

Lecturer in Accounting, School of Business and Creative Industries