Emeritus ProfessorBarry Cooper

Barry J. Cooper is Emeritus Professor and former Associate Dean - Engagement in the Faculty of Business and Law. He was previously Head of the Accounting Schools in Hong Kong Polytechnic from 1987 to 1991 and RMIT University from 1993 to 1997, and also National Director for Member Services of CPA Australia from 1998 -to 2000. He returned to RMIT University in 2001 before moving to Deakin University in 2007, becoming Head of School from 2010 to 2014 before taking on the Associate Dean role in 2015.

In addition to Barry's management roles, he taught and researched in the areas of auditing, professional ethics, corporate governance and accounting education. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre and the Deakin Integrated Reporting Centre. Barry is also a Past President of the global accounting body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).