Susan Smith

Dr. Smith joined IFAC's IPAE on January 1, 2026, nominated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Dr.Smith is a Professor of Accounting at UCL School of Management. She has extensive experience in accounting education and professional practice, with particular expertise in education. Her work focuses on the development of high-quality accounting education and the preparation of future professional accountants. She leads the international Accounting Streams initiative.

Susan is the Chair of the CCAB Ethics Group and a member of the ICAEW Education and Training Board. Previously she served as Chair of the ICAEW Ethics Standards Committee.

Dr. Smith's education leadership has been recognised through the award of a National Teaching Fellowship and as Principal Fellow of Advance HE. Susan earned her PhD at the University of Sussex and is a member of ICAEW.