Peter Wells

Peter teaches in the areas of financial reporting regulation and financial statement analysis at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. His research is primarily in the area of financial reporting regulation, although he has also undertaken research into earnings management and corporate governance. He has a particular interest in intangible assets, when they are recognized and whether they are indicative of future firm performance.

Prior to commencing his academic career Peter worked for a large accounting firm and in the finance sector in Australia and New Zealand. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants.