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During this time, he has made outstanding contributions to CDU through course innovation, disciplinary leadership, research excellence and university life.  \nProfessor Abeysekera earned a PhD, from Macquarie University; a Master of Education from the University of Sydney, and a Master of Science from the University of Wales. He earned a forensic accounting and fraud examination certificate from West Virginia University.  \nHe is a Chartered Accountant and a CPA in Australia, a Chartered Management Accountant in the UK and a Global Chartered Management Accountant GCMA.  \nBefore joining academia, Professor Abeysekera worked full-time and in project-based consulting for over 10 years across 15 public and private sector firms. Professor Abeysekera is a leading scientist in the world’s top 2% for research impact in his field of accountancy for the past six consecutive years. He has twice received the Emerald Literati Award for outstanding research journal contributions in 2007 and 2008. He continues to credit CDU with journal research output and is consistently recognised by the university for his world-standing research contributions.  \nIndra contributed to university life by taking on various roles, including Discipline Leader in Accounting, Head of Postgraduate Programs, School of Business and Law executive, and Learning and Teaching Committee member at CDU.  \nIn 2019 he designed and conducted the inaugural National Tax Clinic Trial in the Northern Territory and served 265 tax clients with a mobile tax clinic conducted at shopping centres across the Northern Territory.  \nAt the time Professor Abeysekera said the clinic was a ‘win-win’ for clients who  \nwould benefit from tax advice, but could not afford it, and students who received critical, realworld experience.  \nIn recognition of his outstanding academic contributions in research, course innovation, and leadership, Charles Darwin University Council awards Professor Indra Abeysekera the Honorary title of Emeritus Professor of the University.","cbCairKAemT09bSO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairKAemT09bSO","pdf",39263,"English","# Academic background and qualifications\n## Experience across universities\n## Professional credentials and roles\n# Research achievements and recognition\n## World-leading impact rankings\n## Emerald Literati Awards\n# University service and initiatives\n## Leadership roles at CDU\n## National Tax Clinic Trial 2019\n# Emeritus Professorship\n## Honorary title and rationale","[{\"question\":\"How long has Indra Abeysekera worked in academia, and where?\",\"answer\":\"He has been in academia for 21 years across five Australian universities.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications and professional certifications does he hold?\",\"answer\":\"He earned a PhD from Macquarie University, master’s degrees from the University of Sydney and the University of Wales, and a forensic accounting and fraud examination certificate from West Virginia University. He is a Chartered Accountant and CPA in Australia and holds chartered management accountant qualifications in the UK and globally.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the National Tax Clinic Trial and what role did he play in 2019?\",\"answer\":\"In 2019, he designed and conducted the inaugural National Tax Clinic Trial in the Northern Territory, serving 265 tax clients through a mobile clinic at shopping centres and providing real-world experience to students.\"},{\"question\":\"Why was he awarded the Emeritus Professor honorary title?\",\"answer\":\"The Charles Darwin University Council awarded him Emeritus Professor status in recognition of outstanding contributions across research, course innovation, and leadership.\"}]","Indra Abeysekera - Emeritus Professor of the University | PDF"]