Brid Murphy

Dr.

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E:brid.murphy@dcu.ie
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Dr Brid Murphy is an Associate Professor in Accounting in DCU Business School. Her principal research interests focus on the impact of  technological and regulatory developments on the accounting profession, and issues in accounting education, with specific emphasis on the development of non-technical competences. Brid's teaching lies primarily in the areas of auditing, ethics, governance and accounting. She is a fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and has worked as an accounting practitioner in Ireland and overseas in small, medium and large companies. Brid's regularly presents her research at both national and international conferences and publishes in leading peer-reviewed academic journals, including Accounting Forum, Accounting Education and Accounting History.

Book

Year Publication
2017 Quinn,M. & Murphy, B. (2017) The History of CPA Ireland 1926-2016. Dublin: CPA Ireland.

Book Chapter

Year Publication
2023 Murphy, B.; Quinn, M. (2023) 'Accounting at the Donnybrook Magdalene Laundry' In: A Dublin Magdalene Laundry: Donnybrook and Church-State Power in Ireland. [Link]
2023 Murphy, B.; Feeney, O. (2023) 'AI, Data Analytics and the Professions' In: Palgrave Studies in Digital Business and Enabling Technologies. [Link] [DOI]
2021 Brid, Murphy,Marta, Rocchi (2021) 'Ethics and Cloud Computing' In: : Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54660-1_6
2021 Murphy, B. (2021) 'Changing Perceptions and Practices in the Development of Expert Accountants' In: Skill Development from Novice to Expert: Voices from Different Fields in Adult Learning in Professional, Organizational, and Community Settings series. Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing (sponsored by Adult Higher Educational Alliance).

Peer Reviewed Journal

Year Publication
2023 Quinn, Martin; Murphy, Brid (2023) 'Accounting history in a digital age: Empirical experiences, improving methods and unlocking new research avenues'. Accounting History, . [DOI]
2023 Murphy, Brid; Sun, Li (2023) 'Asset redeployability and employee performance'. International Journal of Disclosure and Governance, 20 (2). [DOI]
2021 Mattimoe, R.; Hayden, M.; Murphy, B.; Ballantine, J. (2021) 'Approaches to Analysis of Qualitative Research: A Reflection of the Manual and Technological Approaches'. The Accounting, Finance and Governance Review, .
2021 Lynn, T.; Rosati, P.; Murphy, B (2021) 'Non-market Social and Political Engagement: Accounting Firms and the #Brexit Discourse on Twitter'. Accounting Forum, 45 (1):58-84. [Link] https://doi.org/10.1080/01559982.2020.1846387
2020 Murphy, B.; Hassall, T. (2020) 'Developing accountants: from novice to expert'. Accounting Education, 29 . [Link]
2019 Healy, M.; Murphy, B. (2019) 'Editorial comments - Special Issue on Accounting Education'. The Accounting, Finance and Governance Review, 25 (1-2):1-3.
2018 Murphy, B.; Quinn, M. (2018) 'The emergence of mandatory continuing professional education at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland'. Accounting History, 23 . [Link] [DOI]
2017 Murphy, B. (2017) 'Professional competence and continuing professional development in accounting: professional practice vs. non-practice'. Accounting Education, 26 :482-500. [DOI]

Other Journal

Year Publication
2023 Healy, M., Murphy, B., O'Sullivan-Rochford, C. and Donnelley, R. (2023) 'Developing Professional Scepticism: The Importance of On-the-Job Training' Accountancy Plus, .
2022 M. Healy, B. Murphy, C. O'Sullivan-Rochford, R. Donnelly (2022) 'Can we teach Professional Skepticism?' Accountancy Plus, .
2018 Murphy,Brid; Bennett,Ann Marie (2018) 'Accounting for Public Interest' Accountancy Plus, .
2016 B. Murphy & M. Quinn (2016) 'Ninety years a growing' Accountancy Plus, .

Published Report

Year Publication
2023 Healy, M., Murphy, B., O'Sullivan, C., Donnelly, R. (2023) Preparing Auditors for Professional Practice: The Impact of On-the-Job Training for PS levels. CPA Ireland, .
2021 Healy, M., Murphy, B., O (2021) Preparing Auditors for Professional Practice. CPA Ireland, .
2019 Lynn, T., Rosati, P., Murphy, B., Feeney, O. & Sinclair G (2019) Next Generation Financial Attitudes and Behaviours. Irish Life, .
2018 Murphy, B. & Bennett, AM. (2018) The Accounting Profession and The Public Interest. CPA Ireland, .

Conference Publication

Year Publication
2023 Healy, M., Murphy, B., O’Sullivan-Rochford, C. & Donnelly, R (2023) British Accounting and Finance Assoication - Education Special Interest Group Annual Conference Factors Affecting Professional Scepticism Levels Durham,
2023 Dwyer, K.A., Harris, E. & Murphy, B. (2023) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference Voluntary Adoption of Recommended Reporting Practices: Evidence from the Irish Nonprofit Sector University of Galway,
2022 Quinn, M. & Murphy, B. (2022) Accounting History Review Annual Conference Accounting History in A Digital Age
2022 Murphy, B.; Lynn, T.; Rosati, P.; Sinclair, G.; Feeney, O.; van der Werff, L. (2022) Irish Academy of Management Conference 2022 The Antecedents and Consequences of Financial Well-being for Young Irish Adults: A Preliminary Analysis Dublin, Ireland, 24/08/2022- 25/08/2022
2022 M. Healy, M. Murphy, B., O’ Sullivan-Rochford, C. & Donnelly, R. (2022) BAFA Audit and Assurance Annual Conference Fostering Professional Scepticism: The Role of Audit Education Birmingham,
2022 Feeney, O., Murphy, B., Lynn, T. & Rosati, P. (2022) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Artificial Intelligence and Accounting: A Research Agenda
2021 Cleary, P., Murphy, B., Quinn, M., Bhatta, B. and Smyth, S (2021) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Collective Bargaining and Accounting Information in a Social Partnership
2021 Healy, M., Murphy B., O'Sullivan Rochford, C. and Donnelley, R. (2021) British Accounting and Finance Assoication - Education Special Interest Group Annual Conference Audit Education and Professional Scepticism
2019 Feeney O.; Murphy B.; Lynn T. & Rosati P. (2019) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Artificial Intelligence & Accounting: A Literature Survey Using Topic Modelling Dublin,
2019 Mattimoe, R., Hayden, M. & Murphy, B. (2019) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Qualitative Research: To use Nvivo or not?
2019 Murphy, B. & Rocchi, M. (2019) International Vincentian Business Ethics Conference Can a Robot be a Good Accountant?
2018 Murphy, B (2018) British Accounting and Finance Assoication - Education Special Interest Group Annual Conference CPD Engagement and Gender: The Accounting Experience
2017 Murphy, B. and Hassall, T. (2017) British Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference The journey to expert: an experiential study of chartered accountants
2017 Lynn, T., Rosati, P., Murphy, B., & Quinn, M. (2017) ENROAC Annual Conference #Brexit: The Role of Accounting Firms in the Brexit Discourse on Twitter
2017 Murphy, B. and Hassall, T. (2017) European Accounting Association Annual conference From Novice to Expert: An Experiential Journey
2016 Murphy, Brid and Quinn, Martin (2016) Irish Accounting an Finance Association Annual Conference The emergence of mandatory continuing professional education at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
2016 Murphy, Brid and Hassall, Trevor (2016) British Accounting and Finance Assoication - Education Special Interest Group Annual Conference From novice to expert: a study of chartered accountants in Ireland
2016 Bennett, Ann Marie and Murphy, Brid (2016) European Business Ethics Network Annual Conference The tax profession: private v public interest Nottingham,
2015 Murphy, B. (2015) IMARN Annual Workshop Professional Competence and Continuing Professional Development in Accounting: Professional Practice v Non-Practice Dublin, 16/10/2015-
2015 Murphy, Brid (2015) Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual conference The influence of the practice context on CPD engagement among Irish accounting practitioners
2015 Murphy, Brid (2015) British Accounting and Finance Association Education Special Interest Group Annual Conference Competence and CPD in Accounting: Professional Practice v Non-Professional Practice
2015 Murphy, Brid (2015) Irish Management Accounting Research Network annual workshop Professional Competence and Continuing Professional Development in Accounting: Professional Practice v Non-Practice
2012 Brid, Brid (2012) Perceptions and practices: A Phenomenographic Study of Competence and Continuing Professional Development within the accounting profession International Professional Development Association [Link]
2012 Murphy, B. (2012) International Professional Development Association Annual Conference Continuing Professional Development: A Study of Accountants in Ireland Aston University, Birmingham,
2009 Murphy, B. (2009) IAFA Doctoral Consortium Perceptions of Continuing Professional Development: A Phenomenographic Study of Accountants in Ireland University College Dublin, 06/05/2009- 08/05/2009
2008 Murphy, B., Hassall, T. and Joyce, J (2008) BAFA Accounting Education SIG Annual Conference Perceptions of professionalism and competence: initial empirical findings Seville, 20/05/2008- 21/05/2008
2007 Murphy, B., Hassall, T. and Joyce, J (2007) BAFA Accounting Education SIG Annual Conference If CPD is the answer, what is the question? Greyynog, Wales, 23/05/2007- 25/05/2007
2007 Murphy, B., Hassall, T., and Joyce, J (2007) IAFA Annual Conference CPD in Accounting: The Irish Story Tralee Institute of Technology, 10/05/2007- 11/05/2007
2006 Murphy, B. (2006) Research Methodology Seminar June 2006 Reseach Methodology Approach to PhD research:Understanding the continuing education needs and experiences of the Irish Accountant Sheffield Hallam University, 16/06/2006- 17/06/2006

Online Article

Year Publication
2021 B. Murphy (2021) Covid’s Ethical Lessons. ELEA
2020 B. Murphy & M. Rocchi (2020) Can Accounting Ethics be Automated?. ELEA
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Professional Associations

Association Function From / To
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Fellow member 01/10/1999 -
Irish Accounting and Finance Association Member 01/05/2002 -
British Accounting and Finance Association Member 01/05/2007 -
Irish Accounting and Finance Association Council Member 01/09/2007 - 31/08/2010

Honors and Awards

Date Title Awarding Body
01/01/2020 Nominee - DCU President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (Team) DCU
01/01/2014 Nominee - DCU President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (Individual) DCU
01/05/2009 IAFA Doctoral Research Funding Competition Irish Accounting and Finance Association

Committees

Committee Function From / To
Athena Swan SAT 01/01/2021 -
DCU Scholarship Advisory Board 20/12/2020 -
DCU Business School Research Committee 01/09/2015 - 30/06/2018
DCU Business School Teaching and Learning Committee 14/09/2007 - 10/06/2009
DCU Academic Council 14/09/2007 - 10/06/2009

Education

Start date Institution Qualification Subject
Sheffield Hallam University PhD
University College Dublin M.Acc.
University College Cork B.Comm. Business, Accounting specialism

Other Activities

Description
CPA Ireland Board of Educators

Research Interests

Brid's research focuses on two key research strands:  the impact of external issues on the accounting profession, with specific attention to impacts arising from technological and regulatory innovations; and issues in accounting education, with specific concentration on the development of non- technical competences. 

Research Projects

Title Role Description Start date End date
Preparing Auditors for Professional Practice Co - PI 31/03/2021 31/12/2021
NG-Fab DCU Co-PI 01/01/2019 30/04/2019

Current Postgraduate Students

Student Name Degree Supervision
Nangle ,Christine PhD-track Supervisor
Casey ,Aodhdin Margaret PhD Supervisor

Internal Collaborators

Type Name Company Role
Internal Orla Feeney Dublin City University Academic
Internal Theo Lynn Dublin City University Academic

External Collaborators

Type Name Company Role
External Pierangelo Rosati University of Galway Academic
External Martin Quinn Queen's University Belfast Academic
External Margaret Healy University College Cork Academic
External Professor Trevor Hassall Sheffield Hallam University Academic

Modules Coordinated

Term Title Subject
2021 Implementing an Effective Ethics Culture AC583
2022 Delivering Performance Excellence HR5120P
2022 Auditing and Professional Ethics AC512