Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub is a distinguished academic in the Accounting Department at Beirut Arab University, where she has been serving since October 2022. With a strong background in academia, she previously held the position of Assistant Professor from September 2017 to October 2022 and worked as a Teaching Assistant from February 2012 to September 2017 at the same institution. Dr. Mahboub also contributed to the university’s administrative affairs as an editor in both the HR Department and the Academic Staff Department. Her early career includes teaching at College Technique De Frères.

Education

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub holds an impressive academic background in Accounting. She earned her PhD in Accounting from Beirut Arab University in 2017, focusing on “Impression Management Using Discretionary Narrative Disclosure Strategies” in her thesis, supervised by esteemed professors Nehale Mostafa and Wajdi Hijazi. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Accounting (2011) with a thesis on the Balanced Scorecard in private universities, supervised by Professors Awad Labib and Mohamed Ghanem. Dr. Mahboub completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 2006, graduating with Very Good Merit.

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub has extensive teaching experience in the field of Accounting at Beirut Arab University. At the undergraduate level, she covers a wide range of subjects, including Principles of Accounting (1 and 2), Intermediate Accounting (1 and 2), Managerial Accounting, Advanced Cost and Managerial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Governmental Accounting, and oversees Senior Projects and Internships. In postgraduate studies, she teaches courses such as Accounting Information Systems, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Research Methods, and Advanced Auditing. Her commitment to education is evident through her diverse curriculum.

Conclusion

Associate Professor Dr. Rasha Mahboub is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive academic and practical experience, her relevant and impactful research contributions, and her dedication to teaching and mentorship. Her work not only reflects her personal excellence but also contributes to the broader field of accounting, positioning her as a leader in her area of expertise.

Publication Top Notes

• Factors Affecting Accounting Students’ Performance at University in Lebanon – BAU Journal – Creative Sustainable Development, 2022 📊
• Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Practices on Financial Performance: Evidence from Selected MENA Region Commercial Banks – BAU Journal – Creative Sustainable Development, 2022 🌍
• The Impact of Information and Communication Technology Investments on the Performance of Lebanese Banks – European Research Studies Journal, 2018 💻
• A Study of Discretionary Narrative Disclosure Strategies of the Most and Least Profitable MENA Region Banks – Corporate Ownership and Control, 2017 📝
• Main Determinants of Financial Reporting Quality in the Lebanese Banking Sector – European Research Studies Journal, 2017 📈
• Impression Management in Chairmen’s Letters: An Empirical Study of Banks’ Annual Reports in MENA Region – Corporate Board: Role Duties and Composition, 2016 📑