Professor Paul Collier

BSc, Aston, PhD Exon, FCA.

Associate Professor of Accounting

Telephone: (01392) 263238

Profile

Professor Collier worked as a Chartered accountant for Touche Ross & Co, Chartered Accountants, (now Deloittes) for ten years to 1980. He was then a Lecturer at Aston University Business School from 1980 to 1984 prior to joining the University of Exeter. He was promoted to senior lecturer in 1991 and served as Dean of Social Studies from 1995 to 1998 and Deputy Vice-Chancellor from 1998 to 2001. He has taught in a range of subject areas including management accounting, financial management, taxation, information systems and audit at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA level. His research interests have included currency risk management, computer fraud, management accounting in hotel groups, corporate governance, tax expenditures and accounting history.

Research Interests

Taxation
Accounting History

Taught Modules

Administrative Responsibilities

School Modular Degree co-ordinator
School Academic misconduct officer

External Positions

ICAEW Senior Moderator for Mutual Recognition and Reciprocal Membership
External Examiner, University of Plymouth

Selected Publications

Rajamanoharan, ID and Collier, PA (2009), 'Expected role of Management Accounting within Six Sigma Methodology', International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 5 (4), pp. 291-311.
Arnold, AJ and Collier, PA (2007), 'The Evolution of Reserve and Provision Accounting in the UK, 1938-50', The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland, Edinburgh.
Rajamanoharan, ID and Collier, PA (2006), 'Six Sigma Implementation, Organisational Change and Performance Measurement Systems', International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 2 (1), ISSN 1479-2494, pp. 48-68.
Collier, PA and Zaman, M (2005), 'Convergence in European Corporate Governance: the audit committee concept', Corporate Governance: An International Review, 13 (6), pp. 753-768.
Collier, PA and Luther, RG (2003), 'The Use of Tax Regulations as Covert Political Variables: A Case Study of Tax Expenditures During the Thatcher Years', Financial Accountability and Management, 19, 2, pp.159-184.