Personal profile
Personal profile
Dr Nicholas Pawsey is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting. Dr Pawsey joined Charles Sturt University, Albury campus in 2016. He has extensive academic experience having previously held the positions of Academic Coordinator for the La Trobe Business School, Wodonga campus, and Lecturer in Accounting at Charles Sturt University, Bathurst.
Dr Pawsey's research interests include international accounting convergence, water policy and management, public sector accounting, and accounting education and he has published a number of journal articles, book chapters and conference papers in relation to these topics. Dr Pawsey has also been invited to prepare research reports for industry bodies including the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and Essential Services Commission (ESC), Victoria.
Research Interests
- International accounting convergence
- Water policy and management
- Public sector accounting
- Accounting education
Professional Information
- Reviewer for journals including Accounting Education: an International Journal; Economic Papers; Water Resources Research; and Asian Review of Accounting.
- Member of Wodonga Chamber of Commerce Leadership Team (2015-present).
Teaching
Undergraduate:
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ACC100 Accounting 1
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ACC311 Strategic and Sustainable Accounting
Postgraduate:
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ACC585 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
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MBA504 Accounting and Financial Management
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting), Charles Sturt University
2008 → 2013
Bachelor of Accounting, Charles Sturt University
2000 → 2002
External positions
Business School Academic Coordinator, La Trobe University
Nov 2014 → Feb 2016
Lecturer, La Trobe University
Jan 2010 → Nov 2014
Registered Supervisor
- Yes
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How media trust mediates the adoption of fish screens by irrigators in Australia: The intermediate effect of resource efficacy
Nayeem, T., Pawsey, N., Asmi, F. & Baumgartner, L., 01 Feb 2026, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 18, 3, p. 1-21 21 p., 1297.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Buried concerns: The overlooked importance of soil in environmental reporting
Pawsey, N., Allan, C., Ascui, F. & Frost, M., 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Cultivating capital: Bridging the green finance gap in sustainable agriculture
Mckenzie, J., Pawsey, N., Sas, A. & Thomas, N., 2025.Research output: Other contribution to conference › Presentation only › peer-review
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Evaluating the financial costs and benefits of soil stewardship
Pawsey, N., Allan, C., Abbasi, S., Ascui, F., Wong, A., Frost, M. & Nayeem, T., Aug 2025, Soil CRC, p. 1, 1 p.Research output: Resource/document › Communication
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Financing the Future Farm: How Green Bonds Can Transform Agricultural Investment
Thomas, N. & Pawsey, N., 28 Aug 2025, NZARES Conference Paper.Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Conference paper › peer-review
Activities
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Banking and Investing in Agricultural Soils Brisbane Masterclass
Pawsey, N. (Organiser), Doyle, R. (Speaker), Robinson, N. (Speaker) & Van Zwieten, L. (Speaker)
06 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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Banking and Investing in Agricultural Soils Melbourne Masterclass
Pawsey, N. (Organiser), Doyle, R. (Speaker), Allan, C. (Speaker) & Crawford, M. (Speaker)
04 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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Banking and Investing in Agricultural Soils Sydney Masterclass
Pawsey, N. (Organiser), Doyle, R. (Speaker), Allan, C. (Speaker) & Robinson, N. (Speaker)
02 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference/Symposium › Industry
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One Basin CRC Annual Partners Event 2025
Pawsey, N. (Invited speaker) & Sas, A. (Participant)
20 Aug 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Public lecture/debate/seminar/presentation › Industry
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Development of ACC293 and ACG513 Subject Assessment Regime
Pawsey, N. (Participant)
03 Mar 2021 → 24 Jun 2021Activity: Engagement and professional development › Content creation/delivery › Academic
Press/Media
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Financial costs and benefits of soil stewardship: A review
18/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Researchers at Charles Sturt University Release New Data on Political Science (Socio-institutional Considerations of Fishway Implementation at the Community-level in Southeast Asia)
Pawsey, N., Conallin, J., Baumgartner, L. J. & Bond, J.
03/06/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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“Building something powerful”: how One Basin’s first leadership camp and an action-learning program are cementing a platform for lasting change
Johnstone, R., Weaver, T., Cochrane, T., Coker, M., Pawsey, N., Thomas, N. & Bellan, V.
03/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Findings from Charles Sturt University Update Understanding of Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture (Modern Sustainable Fish Screens: a Study On Developing Effective Communication With Water Users)
Baumgartner, L. J., Nayeem, T., Pawsey, N. & Boys, C.
09/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Charles Sturt University: Social scientists are shaping the world we live in
Randell-Moon, H., Bond, J., Dobud, W., Short, M., Conallin, J., Garrison, K., Duncombe, R., Pawsey, N. & Jeffries, P.
31/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media