Biography
Lesley is currently researching the relationship between humanity and technology within accounting, examining the impact of historical technology upon accounting's development in early modern England and how including technology-based philosophies in accounting research can contribute to bettering our understanding of the human impact of technology within our professions.
Qualifications
- PhD Accounting History & Technology, Heriot-Watt University (in progress)
- MSc International Accounting & Finance, Heriot-Watt University (2020)
- PGDip Advanced Architectural Design, University of Strathclyde (2009)
- BSc Architectural Studies, University of Strathclyde (2008)
Background
Lesley joined Heriot-Watt in March 2021 as a PhD student/GTA in accountancy. Prior to this, Lesley worked in financial services within RBS, Sainsbury’s Bank and for the University of Edinburgh’s finance teams within the Centre for Dementia Prevention and the Centre for Open Learning. Lesley holds an MSc in International Accounting and Finance (Distinction) from Heriot-Watt, a post-graduate diploma in Advanced Architectural Design and a BSc (with honours) in Architectural Studies from Strathclyde University.
Areas of interest
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology
- Technology and Accounting
- Accounting Theory and Philosophy
- Accounting History
- Ancient Accounting
- Cultural and Social Accounting
- The Future of Work
- AI & Robotics
- Death studies