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Biography
Luisa Unda is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Accounting. Her main research interests are corporate governance in unique ownership structures, effect of board composition on firm performance, determinants of board effectiveness, board gender diversity, financial reporting quality and disclosure, gender differences on capital markets, cooperative institutions and microfinance, and accounting education. Her work has been published in various journals including: Journal of Banking & Finance, Accounting & Finance, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal.
Luisa is developing a research expertise on the role of ownership and governance in firm outcomes, and financial reporting quality. She is interested in unique governance structures, such as those with democratically-elected boards, internal stakeholders and volunteer directors. Her research explores whether distinctive governance mechanisms challenge the conventional wisdom (for shareholder-owned firms) on the relationship between board characteristics and firm performance.
Learn more about her research on the impact of board characteristics on credit union performance here.
Learn more about her research on determinants of board effectiveness in the school setting here.
Learn more about her research on gender trustworthiness and loan repayment in microfinance here.
Luisa's teaching experience includes conducting lectures and tutorials in financial accounting and auditing at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as, facilitating accounting and business ethics based workshops to high-school students. She has a strong teaching record in the following courses: Introduction to Financial Accounting, Accounting for Managers, Auditing and Assurance Service, Cost Accounting and Decision Making. Her teaching excellence has been recognised by outstanding teaching evaluations and teachign awards such as a Dean’s Commendation for Teaching Excellence and two Commendation Letters from the Vice Provost (Learning and Teaching) in 2016, and the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President (Education) for high unit evaluations.
In terms of academic citizenship and engagement, Luisa acted as an Early Career Research (ECR) representative in the Department of Accounting for two years – a role she performed well, implementing a number of initiatives that enhanced ECR engagement. More recently, Luisa was a coordinator of the Governance and Regulation Research Network (GARNET) at the Centre for Global Business, Monash Business School. Luisa regularly contributes to the accounting discipline through reviewing for quality journals and conferences and also acting as a discussant.
Prior to becoming and academic, Luisa worked as a financial analyst in the banking industry and gained practice based experience surrounding matters such as financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and risk management.
Community service
- Coordinator of the Governance and Regulation Research Network (GARNET) at the Centre for Global Business, Monash Business School (Aug 2019 - Mar 2020)
- ECR Representative (Financial Accounting & Auditing) at the Department of Accounting Research Committee (2016-2018).
- International Member of the Centre for Not-for-profit and Public-sector Research (CNPR) at Queen's Management School, Belfast.
- Affiliated Member of the Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney.
Monash teaching commitment
ACF5950 Introductory Accounting (postgraduate course)
ACC5903 Accounting for Business (postgraduate course)
Teaching Excellence Awards:
- 2016 Department of Accounting's Teaching Award
- 2016 Monash Business School's Team Teaching Commendation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Corporate Governance
- Not-For-Profit Organisations
- Board Diversity
- Financial Reporting Quality
- Accounting Education
- Gender differences on capital markets
Network
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Where does the crowd feel confident? The role of culture, politics, and institutions
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
22/08/17 → 17/08/19
Project: Research
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Research output
- 12 Article
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Climate risk disclosure, compliance, and regulatory drivers: a textual tone analysis
Unda, L. & Foerster, A., 2022, In: Company and Securities Law Journal. 39, 1, p. 47-72 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Role expectations and shared accountability: a framework for school governance
Unda, L. A., Gong, Z., Benati, K. & Loh, C. M., 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Financial Accountability and Management. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Are gender diverse boards more cautious? The impact of board gender diversity on sentiment in earnings press releases
Mather, P., Ranasinghe, D. & Unda, L. A., Dec 2021, In: Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics. 17, 3, 21 p., 100278.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Board effectiveness and school performance: a study of Australian independent schools
Loh, C. M., Unda, L., Gong, Z. & Benati, K., 2021, In: School Effectiveness and School Improvement. 32, 4, p. 650-673 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Delegated monitoring in crowdfunded microfinance: evidence from Kiva
Berns, J. P., Shahriar, A. Z. M. & Unda, L. A., Feb 2021, In: Journal of Corporate Finance. 66, 21 p., 101864.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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AFAANZ 2016 Inaugural Winner Best Research Interactive Session
Unda, Luisa (Recipient), 5 Jul 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Commendation for Teaching Excellence
Unda, Luisa (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Highly Commended Paper Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence
Unda, Luisa (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Dandenong Ranges Steiner School (External organisation)
Luisa Unda (Member)
1 Oct 2019 → 28 Feb 2020Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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Governance and Regulation Research Network Workshop
Luisa Unda (Organiser)
4 Nov 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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2018 Financial Markets and Corporate Governance Conference
Luisa Unda (Speaker)
4 Apr 2018 → 7 Apr 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Instil Group - Australasian Mutuals Institute Ltd (External organisation)
Luisa Unda (Contributor)
9 Apr 2018Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Continuing Professional Development - development/presentation of external courses
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Australasian Centre for Social and Environmental Research
Luisa Unda (Member of programme committee)
5 Dec 2018 → 7 Dec 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
Press / Media
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School governance 'key to academic, financial results'
Luisa Unda, Zhiyun Gong, Kelly Benati & Ricci Chin Moi Loh
30/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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WHY WE CAN TRUST WOMEN TO REPAY LOANS
Abu Zafar Shahriar & Luisa Unda
26/02/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Pay Enough or Do not Pay at all
27/03/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Research into Credit Unions
17/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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