Dr. Michael Turner is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the University of Queensland, Brisbane. Holding a PhD, a Bachelor of Business (First Class Honours), and a Graduate Certificate in Research Management, Dr. Turner excels in teaching, research, service, and student supervision. His commitment to academic excellence is evident in his superior teaching evaluations and extensive scholarly contributions. Dr. Turner has amassed a significant body of high-quality research. As at the start of 2024, he has nearly 30 journal articles, with 23 of these articles appearing in top-tier A* (5) and A-ranked (18) journals as per the Australian Business Dean's Council (ABDC) list.
Dr. Turner's research interests span strategic management accounting, ethical decision-making, and the integration of advanced technologies in accounting education. His pioneering work in merging accounting with hospitality insights demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary research.
As the Program Convenor for the Bachelor of Advanced Business with Honours program, Dr. Turner champions creativity, excellence, and respect, fostering an inclusive and respectful educational environment. His innovative teaching methods and active engagement with the academic and industry sectors underscore his dedication to educational excellence.
Dr. Turner has secured numerous research grants, from prestigious bodies such as Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ), and the German Research Foundation, demonstrating his capability in navigating the competitive funding landscape. His research projects, including studies on management accounting, capital budgeting, and the impact of digital changes on pricing, highlight his role as a leading figure in accounting research. His collaboration with industry and contributions to industry-centric platforms further amplify his impact, bridging academic insights and practical applications.
Dr. Turner's leadership extends beyond research and teaching; he serves on editorial advisory boards and acts as a reviewer for esteemed journals, reflecting his commitment to upholding research quality and integrity.
Journal Article: Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context
Hesford, James W., Thomas Jr., Charles R. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context. IMA Educational Case Journal, 16 (4) 4, 1-6.
Journal Article: Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation
Hesford, James W., Pizzini, Mina and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation. Issues in Accounting Education, 1-17. doi: 10.2308/ISSUES-2022-064
Journal Article: A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum
Calderon, Thomas G., Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum. Advances in accounting education: teaching and curriculum innovations, 26, 209-232. doi: 10.1108/s1085-462220220000026012
(2009–2010) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
(2019) Doctor Philosophy
Integrated reporting: Economic incentives for disclosure and assurance
(2018) Doctor Philosophy
Capital budgeting: Planning for long-term asset expenditure: Theory
Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael J. (2019). Capital budgeting: Planning for long-term asset expenditure: Theory. Hospitality Finance and Accounting: Essential Theory and Practice. (pp. 110-128) edited by Rob van Ginneken. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Finance and accounting in food and beverage: Theory
James W. Hesford, Michael J. Turner and Craig M. Milner (2019). Finance and accounting in food and beverage: Theory. Hospitality Finance and Accounting: Essential Theory and Practice. (pp. 71-92) edited by Rob van Ginneken. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Entry modes: management contract
Turner, Michael J., Hodari, Demian and Blal, Ines (2016). Entry modes: management contract. The Routledge handbook of hotel chain management. (pp. 157-170) edited by Stanislav Invanov, Maya Invanova and Vincent Magnini. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315752532-22
Selecting a partner hotel by the chain
Blal, Inès, Hodari, Demian and Turner, Michael J. (2016). Selecting a partner hotel by the chain. The Routledge handbook of hotel chain management. (pp. 205-215) edited by Maya Ivanova, Stanislav Ivanov and Vincent P. Magnini. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315752532-26
Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context
Hesford, James W., Thomas Jr., Charles R. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Kunapipi Gardens: a case study of transfer pricing in a service industry context. IMA Educational Case Journal, 16 (4) 4, 1-6.
Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation
Hesford, James W., Pizzini, Mina and Turner, Michael J. (2023). Incorporating data analytics in management accounting: A teaching case on cost estimation. Issues in Accounting Education, 1-17. doi: 10.2308/ISSUES-2022-064
A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum
Calderon, Thomas G., Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael J. (2023). A framework for integrating “R” programming into the accounting curriculum. Advances in accounting education: teaching and curriculum innovations, 26, 209-232. doi: 10.1108/s1085-462220220000026012
De Villiers, Charl, Cho, Charles H., Turner, Michael J. and Scarpa, Riccardo (2023). Are shareholders willing to pay for financial, social and environmental disclosure? A choice-based experiment. European Accounting Review, 32 (1), 1-28. doi: 10.1080/09638180.2021.1944890
Kunapipi Gardens: transfer pricing in the service industry
Hesford, James W., Turner, Michael James and Thomas, Charles R. Jr. (2022). Kunapipi Gardens: transfer pricing in the service industry. Strategic Finance, 104 (2), 48-55.
Burkert, Michael, Calderon, Thomas, Hesford, James W. and Turner, Michael James (2022). Azure Lodging, Inc.: a case study on capital budgeting with capital rationing in a service industry context. Issues in Accounting Education, 37 (2), 67-89. doi: 10.2308/issues-18-117
The effect of integrated reporting quality on market liquidity and analyst forecast error
Zúñiga, Felipe, Pincheira, Roxana, Walker, Julie and Turner, Michael (2020). The effect of integrated reporting quality on market liquidity and analyst forecast error. Accounting Research Journal, 33 (4/5), 635-650. doi: 10.1108/arj-07-2019-0145
Financial consequences of competitive set choice
Hesford, James, Hoffmann, Kelly, Mangin, Nicolas and Turner, Michael J. (2020). Financial consequences of competitive set choice. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 86 102453, 102453. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2020.102453
Calderon, Thomas, Hesford, James W., Pizzini, Mina and Turner, Michael J. (2019). Lone Star Lodging. IMA Educational Case Journal, 12 (3)
The impact of renovation capital expenditure on hotel property performance
Turner, Michael J. and Hesford, James W. (2019). The impact of renovation capital expenditure on hotel property performance. Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, 60 (1), 25-39. doi: 10.1177/1938965518779538
Competitor monitoring and revenue performance: Evidence from the hospitality industry
Hesford, James W., Turner, Michael J., Mangin, Nicolas, Thomas, Charles R. and Hoffmann, Kelly (2019). Competitor monitoring and revenue performance: Evidence from the hospitality industry. Advances in Management Accounting, 31, 1-22. doi: 10.1108/s1474-787120190000031002
Lee, Gladys, Pittroff, Esther and Turner, Michael J. (2018). Is a uniform approach to whistle-blowing regulation effective? Evidence from the United States and Germany. Journal of Business Ethics, 163 (3), 553-576. doi: 10.1007/s10551-018-4023-y
The impact of financial incentives and perceptions of seriousness on whistleblowing intention
Andon, Paul, Free, Clinton, Jidin, Radzi, Monroe, Gary S. and Michael Turner (2018). The impact of financial incentives and perceptions of seriousness on whistleblowing intention. Journal of Business Ethics, 151 (1), 165-178. doi: 10.1007/s10551-016-3215-6
The role of hotel owners across different management and agency structures
Hodari, Demian, Turner, Michael J., Sturman, Michael C. and Nath, Dushyant (2018). The role of hotel owners across different management and agency structures. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 21 (1), 92-113. doi: 10.1080/15256480.2018.1429342
Turner, Michael J. and Coote, Leonard V. (2018). Incentives and monitoring: impact on the financial and non-financial orientation of capital budgeting. Meditari Accountancy Research, 26 (1), 122-144. doi: 10.1108/MEDAR-02-2017-0117
Precursors to the financial and strategic orientation of hotel property capital budgeting
Turner, Michael J. (2017). Precursors to the financial and strategic orientation of hotel property capital budgeting. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 33, 31-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2017.09.004
Hotel property performance: the role of strategic management accounting
Turner, Michael J., Way, Sean A., Hodari, Demian and Witteman, Wiarda (2017). Hotel property performance: the role of strategic management accounting. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 63 (May), 33-43. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2017.02.001
Lee, Gladys and Turner, Michael (2017). Do government administered financial rewards undermine firms’ internal whistle-blowing systems? A Pitch. Accounting Research Journal, 30 (1), 6-11. doi: 10.1108/ARJ-07-2016-0087
Discrete choice experiments: A research agenda for experimental accounting
Turner, Michael J. and Coote, Leonard V. (2017). Discrete choice experiments: A research agenda for experimental accounting. Meditari Accountancy Research, 25 (1), 158-182. doi: 10.1108/MEDAR-07-2016-0068
How hotel owner-operator goal congruence and GM autonomy influence hotel performance
Hodari, Demian, Turner, Michael J. and Sturman, Michael C. (2017). How hotel owner-operator goal congruence and GM autonomy influence hotel performance. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 61, 119-128. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2016.11.008
Sporting clubs and scandals – Lessons in governance
Phat, Thai Huu, Birt, Jacqueline, Turner, Michael J. and Fenech, Jean-Pierre (2015). Sporting clubs and scandals – Lessons in governance. Sport Management Review, 19 (1), 69-80. doi: 10.1016/j.smr.2015.08.003
An investigation of Australian and New Zealand hotel ownership
Turner, Michael J. and Guilding, Chris (2014). An investigation of Australian and New Zealand hotel ownership. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 21, 76-89. doi: 10.1016/j.jhtm.2014.08.003
An investigation of big five personality and propensity to commit white-collar crime
Turner, Michael J. (2014). An investigation of big five personality and propensity to commit white-collar crime. Advances in Accounting Behavioral Research, 17, 57-94. doi: 10.1108/S1475-1488_2014_0000017002
Capital budgeting implications arising from locus of hotel owner/operator power
Turner, Michael James and Guilding, Chris (2013). Capital budgeting implications arising from locus of hotel owner/operator power. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 35, 261-273. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhm.2013.06.011
Hotel management contracts: a particularly rich research context
Turner, Michael J. (2013). Hotel management contracts: a particularly rich research context. Journal of Hotel & Business Management, 2 (1), 1000e107.1-1000e107.1. doi: 10.4172/2169-0286.1000e107
Factors affecting biasing of capital budgeting cash flow forecasts: evidence from the hotel industry
Turner, Michael J. and Guilding, Chris (2012). Factors affecting biasing of capital budgeting cash flow forecasts: evidence from the hotel industry. Accounting and Business Research, 42 (5), 519-545. doi: 10.1080/00014788.2012.670405
An investigation of the motivation of hotel owners and operators to engage in earnings management
Turner, Michael J. and Guilding, Chris (2011). An investigation of the motivation of hotel owners and operators to engage in earnings management. Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management, 8 (4), 358-381. doi: 10.1108/11766091111189882
Accounting for the furniture, fittings and equipment reserve in hotels
Turner, Michael J. and Guilding, Chris (2010). Accounting for the furniture, fittings and equipment reserve in hotels. Accounting and Finance, 50 (4), 967-992. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-629X.2010.00347.x
Hotel management contracts and deficiencies in owner-operator capital expenditure goal congruency
Turner, Michael J. and Guilding, Chris (2010). Hotel management contracts and deficiencies in owner-operator capital expenditure goal congruency. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, 34 (4), 478-511. doi: 10.1177/1096348010370855
(2009–2010) UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Integrated reporting: Economic incentives for disclosure and assurance
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor