Rasha Kassem

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT RASHA KASSEM

I am a senior academic with over sixteen years of experience in UK Higher Education. I am a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a Certified Management & Business Educator. I am also a Certified Fraud Examiner, a consultant at Cifas in the UK, a member of the Cross-Sector Fraud Advisory Board at the Cabinet Office, and the ACFE Fraud Advisory Council. I teach at various levels academically and professionally, conduct impactful research, and regularly engage in knowledge exchange activities with policymakers and professionals. I reviewed several manuscripts for a wide range of international peer-reviewed journals and book publishers. I also chaired and spoke at various professional and academic conferences, and have various academic and professional publications. I research fraud, corruption, cybercrime, governance, and audit across various sectors including private, public, and voluntary. My research is devoted to combating fraud, corruption, and cybercrime, while also highlighting their impact on economic stability, national security, as well as psychological and societal consequences. Furthermore, I aim to equip auditors, law enforcement professionals, governance professionals, business leaders, and other stakeholders with the necessary skills to effectively address these crimes. Through my work, I strive to uphold justice, promote effective governance and audit practices, ensure global security, and foster trust in governments and the rule of law. Additionally, I have a keen interest in exploring the role of technology in countering fraud, corruption, and cybercrime, as well as its potential to enhance audit and governance practices. I conduct studies to gain insights into how technology can be utilised to effectively address these issues and strengthen overall accountability. Moreover, I delve into the impact of fraud on sustainability and examine the responsibilities of accountants, auditors, and effective governance in promoting sustainable practices and fostering ethical conduct within organisations. I am also interested in pedagogical research and interdisciplinary research covering my research interests.