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Personal profile
Biography
Mukesh Garg is Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Monash University. He joined Monash University in 2006. Before that, he was a lecturer at Victoria University. He is Chair of the Faculty Academic Progress Committee and member of the University Academic Board. He has leadership experience in the Department in the role of Deputy Head of Department and Director of Programs. His teaching interest is in auditing, financial reporting, forensic accounting, financial statement analysis and valuation. His specific areas of research interest include reporting regulations, internal control disclosures, earnings quality, auditing, climate change, cost of capital, and valuation of listed companies. He has several publications in ‘A*’ and ‘A’ ranked national and international journals. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Monash University and is a qualified member of CPA Australia. He has industry and accounting standard-setting experience with the Australian Accounting Standards Board as Research and Education Principal.
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):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Accounting for Talent: Pay, Perks and Prospects in the Graduate Labour Market
Khedmati, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Mayson, S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
28/08/26 → 29/10/27
Project: Research
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AIM&REF: Australia-India Mining & Renewable Energy Futures: Workforce, Research and Commercialisation
Yellishetty, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pandey, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Betts, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
30/03/26 → 18/12/26
Project: Research
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HPP: Harmonizing Profit and Planet: Integrating machine learning and satellite data into environmental accounting
Ranta, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Garg, M. (Partner Investigator (PI))
1/02/24 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Charities: Financial and service performance challenges during climate-change induced natural disasters: Evidence from Australian and New Zealand charities
Luong, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Adrian, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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AFAANZ2016: Risk presentation format and retirement portfolio preferences: Emotions and risk-taking rationality at different levels of financial competence
Smith, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rotaru, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Garg, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/11/16 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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CEO-board social ties and corporate tax avoidance
Chen, C., Garg, M., Hanlon, D. & Tan, E. N., Mar 2026, In: Accounting & Finance. 66, 1, p. 259-285 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Health risk, anxiety and audit quality: evidence from engagement audit partners
Adrian, C., Dharmasiri, P., Garg, M. & Truong, C., Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Auditing. 30, 2, p. 285-310 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Net zero target: implications for real earnings management
Adrian, C., Garg, M., Haman, J., Truong, C. & Xue, Z., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Meditari Accountancy Research. 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Audit office effectiveness and efficiency
Tan, E., Garg, M., Jeter, D., Kirubaharan, D. & Naiker, V., May 2025, In: Auditing. 44, 2, p. 181-209 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Free-riding in academic co-authorship: the marginalization of research students
Khodakarami, M., MohammadRezaei, F., Sarlak, A., Garg, M. & Rezaee, Z., Mar 2025, In: Research Policy. 54, 2, 28 p., 105165.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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2016 Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence
Garg, M. (Recipient), 5 Dec 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2016 Department of Accounting Award for Teaching Excellence
Garg, M. (Recipient), 9 Dec 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2020 Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence (Team)
Garg, M. (Recipient), 16 Apr 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Biodiversity Disclosure by Local Governments and City Councils: Insights from Australia
Garg, M. (Fellow), Hoque, Z. (Contributor), Unda, L. (Contributor), Ong, T. (Contributor) & Ranta, M. (Contributor)
1 Jul 2024 → 9 Sept 2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Submission to the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate related Financial Information Exposure Draft SR1
Foerster, A. (Contributor), Vines, E. (Contributor), Garg, M. (Contributor) & Cui, B. (Contributor)
29 Feb 2024Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Submission to the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards - Disclosure of Climate-related Financial information Exposure Draft SR1 (October 2023)
Vines, E. (Contributor), Garg, M. (Contributor) & Foerster, A. (Contributor)
29 Feb 2024Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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European Accounting Association (External organisation)
Garg, M. (Member)
4 Nov 2024 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board
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European Accounting Association (External organisation)
Garg, M. (Member)
25 May 2024 → …Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Membership of an advisory panel/policy group/ board