Short professional biography
Slobodan is Associate Professor of Accounting at Roskilde University, Denmark, specializing in the social and organizational dimensions of accounting, auditing, and ESG reporting processes. His interests are at the intersection of financial accountability, sustainability compliance, and corporate governance, with a particular focus on standardization, assurance, and regulatory developments. He has extensive international teaching experience, delivering courses at universities in Denmark, China, India, and Australia. Holding a diploma and a master’s degree in Accounting and Auditing from the University of Novi Sad and a PhD degree from Roskilde University, Slobodan combines academic expertise with deep industry engagement. He collaborates with leading multinational firms and institutions, including PwC, Deloitte, Novo Nordisk, the Danish Ministry of Finance, DSV, and Vestas, advising on ESG reporting, corporate transparency, and regulatory compliance. As recognized scholar in his field, he is the author and editor of several books and articles, which contribute to the global discourse on financial accountability and sustainable business practices.
Expertise:
Financial accounting, auditing, legitimacy, stakeholder management, ESG accounting and reporting, CSRD and ESRS, EU Taxonomy, social network analysis, exponential random graph modelling
Affiliationс:
- Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
- Swinburne University of Technology, Vic, Australia
- Melbourne University, Vic, Australia
- University Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, China
Professional Experience:
- Kacanski, S., Jeppesen, K.K. & Wang, P. (2023). EY and KPMG merger: How strong are relationships among board members and their audit partners? A network perspective. Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance.
- Kacanski, S., Lusher, D. & Wang, P. (2021). Auditor Selection Process: An Interplay of Demand Mechanisms – A Multilevel Network Approach, European Accounting Review, Vol 30, No. 1, pp. 115 - 142
- Kacanski, S., Dreyer, J.K., Sund. K.J. (2023) Measuring Sustainability and CSR: From Reporting to Decision Making, Springer.
