Dr Anwar Halari

Prior to joining the OU, Anwar was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Buckingham, where he held the position of Programme Director for the Accounting and Financial Management Programme. Prior to that Anwar taught at University of Dundee and University of St Andrews. 

Anwar was awarded a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Dundee before gaining his Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance with distinction from the same university. Anwar was also awarded a PhD in Finance by the University of Dundee in 2013. Anwar is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of CPA Australia. He has acted as ad hoc reviewer for various journals and serves on the Editorial Board for two peer-reviewed journals.

Anwar mainly teaches Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management and Corporate Finance at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His early research investigated calendar anomalies within the Islamic and Gregorian calendars and whether there is an interaction effect when anomalies from both calendars coincide. His current research is in the area of accountability and sustainability where he is investigating the role of accountants in the move towards sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the circular economy. Other areas of research he is also involved in include corporate governance, Islamic finance, socially responsible investing and, political ties and firm risk. 

Professional Associations/Memberships:

• Member of CPA Australia
• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Member of British Accounting and Finance Association 
• Member of European Accounting Association