Dr. Anas Ghazalat is an accomplished Associate Professor of Accounting and currently serves as the Vice Director for Administrative and Financial Affairs at the Arab Open University (AOU), Jordan. His role blends both academic leadership and administrative oversight, where he contributes significantly to the financial and operational management of the university.
Dr. Ghazalat's academic specialization spans a broad spectrum of accounting and finance topics, with a strong focus on international accounting standards and financial reporting. He is recognized for his expertise in areas such as earnings management, financial fraud detection, corporate governance, econometrics, and the conceptual frameworks of accounting. His contributions also extend into environmental accounting, auditing (both theoretical and applied), financial economics, risk management, and corporate and market growth strategies.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Ghazalat has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributed to conference proceedings, and authored chapters in various academic books. His research is widely respected, particularly for its practical application in emerging markets, and he is a frequent speaker at international academic conferences. His work integrates advanced financial theories with real-world corporate challenges, offering insights into financial fraud prevention, earnings quality, and the economic dynamics of firms in the MENA region.
Dr. Ghazalat holds professional certifications as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), underscoring his deep expertise in financial management and corporate auditing. His teaching career spans both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, where he has guided students in advanced accounting topics such as financial statement analysis, managerial accounting, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
Professionally, Dr. Ghazalat's experience extends beyond academia. He has held key financial roles at leading institutions, including the Arab Bank in Jordan and Saudi Arabia, where he worked in corporate finance. He also led the finance department at First Finance Company. Within AOU, Dr. Ghazalat has held several leadership positions, including local Dean for the Faculty of Business Studies and Head of the Accounting Department.
