Overview
Background
Dr. Michael Turner is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. Holding a PhD, a Bachelor of Business (First Class Honours), and a Graduate Certificate in Research Management, Dr. Turner excels in teaching, research, service, and student supervision. His commitment to academic excellence is evident in his superior teaching evaluations and extensive scholarly contributions. Dr. Turner has amassed a significant body of high-quality research. As at the start of 2024, he has nearly 30 journal articles, with 23 of these articles appearing in top-tier A* (5) and A-ranked (18) journals as per the Australian Business Dean's Council (ABDC) list.
Dr. Turner's research interests span strategic management accounting, corporate disclosure, ethical decision-making, and the integration of advanced technologies in accounting education.
As the Program Convenor for the Bachelor of Advanced Business with Honours program, Dr. Turner champions creativity, excellence, and respect, fostering an inclusive and respectful educational environment. His innovative teaching methods and active engagement with the academic and industry sectors underscore his dedication to educational excellence.
Dr. Turner has secured numerous research grants, from prestigious bodies such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ), and the German Research Foundation, demonstrating his capability in navigating the competitive funding landscape. His research projects, including studies on management accounting, capital budgeting, and the impact of digital changes on pricing, highlight his role as a leading figure in accounting research. His collaboration with industry and contributions to industry-centric platforms further amplify his impact, bridging academic insights and practical applications.
Dr. Turner's leadership extends beyond research and teaching; he serves on editorial advisory boards and acts as a reviewer for reputable journals, reflecting his commitment to upholding research quality and integrity.
Availability
- Dr Michael Turner is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business (Administration), Griffith University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods, Southern Cross University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University
Research interests
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Capital Budgeting
Human behaviour, such as escalation of commitment and biasing of capital budgeting cash flow forecasts. Including both the preparer of the capital budgeting proposal, and the reviewer of those proposals.
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Professional Skepticism
Experimental research around the role of both state and trait professional skepticism on the decision-making of professional accountants.
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CSR Disclosure
Examining the value both firms and shareholders attach to financial, social and environmental disclosures. Also, the impact of regulation on such value.
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Management accounting applications for the hospitality industry
Particularly interested in hotels mediated by a management contact. For example, a hotel owner and a hotel operator.
Works
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2023
Journal Article
Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context
Hesford, James W., Thomas Jr., Charles R. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context. IMA Educational Case Journal, 16 (4) 4, 1-6.
2023
Journal Article
Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation
Hesford, James W., Pizzini, Mina and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation. Issues in Accounting Education, 39 (2), 1-17. doi: 10.2308/ISSUES-2022-064
2023
Journal Article
A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum
Calderon, Thomas G., Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum. Advances in accounting education: teaching and curriculum innovations, 26, 209-232. doi: 10.1108/s1085-462220220000026012
2023
Journal Article
Are shareholders willing to pay for financial, social and environmental disclosure? A choice-based experiment
De Villiers, Charl, Cho, Charles H., Turner, Michael J. and Scarpa, Riccardo (2023). Are shareholders willing to pay for financial, social and environmental disclosure? A choice-based experiment. European Accounting Review, 32 (1), 1-28. doi: 10.1080/09638180.2021.1944890
2022
Journal Article
Kunapipi Gardens: transfer pricing in the service industry
Hesford, James W., Turner, Michael James and Thomas, Charles R. Jr. (2022). Kunapipi Gardens: transfer pricing in the service industry. Strategic Finance, 104 (2), 48-55.
2022
Journal Article
Azure Lodging, Inc.: a case study on capital budgeting with capital rationing in a service industry context
Burkert, Michael, Calderon, Thomas, Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael James (2022). Azure Lodging, Inc.: a case study on capital budgeting with capital rationing in a service industry context. Issues in Accounting Education, 37 (2), 67-89. doi: 10.2308/issues-18-117
2020
Journal Article
The effect of integrated reporting quality on market liquidity and analyst forecast error
Zúñiga, Felipe, Pincheira, Roxana, Walker, Julie and Turner, Michael (2020). The effect of integrated reporting quality on market liquidity and analyst forecast error. Accounting Research Journal, 33 (4/5), 635-650. doi: 10.1108/arj-07-2019-0145
2020
Journal Article
Financial consequences of competitive set choice
Hesford, James, Hoffmann, Kelly, Mangin, Nicolas and Turner, Michael J. (2020). Financial consequences of competitive set choice. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 86 102453, 102453. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2020.102453
2019
Journal Article
Lone Star Lodging
Calderon, Thomas, Hesford, James W., Pizzini, Mina and Turner, Michael J. (2019). Lone Star Lodging. IMA Educational Case Journal, 12 (3)
2019
Journal Article
The impact of renovation capital expenditure on hotel property performance
Turner, Michael J. and Hesford, James W. (2019). The impact of renovation capital expenditure on hotel property performance. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 60 (1), 25-39. doi: 10.1177/1938965518779538
2019
Journal Article
Competitor monitoring and revenue performance: Evidence from the hospitality industry
Hesford, James W., Turner, Michael J., Mangin, Nicolas, Thomas, Charles R. and Hoffmann, Kelly (2019). Competitor monitoring and revenue performance: Evidence from the hospitality industry. Advances in Management Accounting, 31, 1-22. doi: 10.1108/s1474-787120190000031002
2019
Book Chapter
Capital budgeting: Planning for long-term asset expenditure: Theory
Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael J. (2019). Capital budgeting: Planning for long-term asset expenditure: Theory. Hospitality Finance and Accounting: Essential Theory and Practice. (pp. 110-128) edited by Rob van Ginneken. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
2019
Book Chapter
Finance and accounting in food and beverage: Theory
James W. Hesford, Michael J. Turner and Craig M. Milner (2019). Finance and accounting in food and beverage: Theory. Hospitality Finance and Accounting: Essential Theory and Practice. (pp. 71-92) edited by Rob van Ginneken. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
2018
Journal Article
Is a uniform approach to whistle-blowing regulation effective? Evidence from the United States and Germany
Lee, Gladys, Pittroff, Esther and Turner, Michael J. (2018). Is a uniform approach to whistle-blowing regulation effective? Evidence from the United States and Germany. Journal of Business Ethics, 163 (3), 553-576. doi: 10.1007/s10551-018-4023-y
2018
Journal Article
The impact of financial incentives and perceptions of seriousness on whistleblowing intention
Andon, Paul, Free, Clinton, Jidin, Radzi, Monroe, Gary S. and Michael Turner (2018). The impact of financial incentives and perceptions of seriousness on whistleblowing intention. Journal of Business Ethics, 151 (1), 165-178. doi: 10.1007/s10551-016-3215-6
2018
Journal Article
The role of hotel owners across different management and agency structures
Hodari, Demian, Turner, Michael J., Sturman, Michael C. and Nath, Dushyant (2018). The role of hotel owners across different management and agency structures. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 21 (1), 92-113. doi: 10.1080/15256480.2018.1429342
2018
Journal Article
Incentives and monitoring: impact on the financial and non-financial orientation of capital budgeting
Turner, Michael J. and Coote, Leonard V. (2018). Incentives and monitoring: impact on the financial and non-financial orientation of capital budgeting. Meditari Accountancy Research, 26 (1), 122-144. doi: 10.1108/MEDAR-02-2017-0117
2017
Journal Article
Precursors to the financial and strategic orientation of hotel property capital budgeting
Turner, Michael J. (2017). Precursors to the financial and strategic orientation of hotel property capital budgeting. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 33, 31-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2017.09.004
2017
Journal Article
Hotel property performance: the role of strategic management accounting
Turner, Michael J., Way, Sean A., Hodari, Demian and Witteman, Wiarda (2017). Hotel property performance: the role of strategic management accounting. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 63 (May), 33-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2017.02.001
2017
Journal Article
Do government administered financial rewards undermine firms’ internal whistle-blowing systems? A Pitch
Lee, Gladys and Turner, Michael (2017). Do government administered financial rewards undermine firms’ internal whistle-blowing systems? A Pitch. Accounting Research Journal, 30 (1), 6-11. doi: 10.1108/ARJ-07-2016-0087
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Michael Turner is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
The Incentives of Non-GAAP Earnings Disclosure in the Presence of Transitory Items and Institutional Changes
Associate Advisor
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Integrated reporting: Economic incentives for disclosure and assurance
Associate Advisor
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