🎓 Assoc Prof Dr Feten Arfaoui is a distinguished scholar, earning her University accreditation in management sciences in July 2023 and a Doctorate in management in June 2014 from the Higher Institute of Accounting and Business Administration. Her dissertation, guided by Salma Damak-AYADI, delved into the ethical dimensions of educating future audit professionals in the Tunisian context. With a Master’s degree in research in accounting sciences (July 2010) and another in accounting sciences (June 2008), both from the Institute of Advanced Commercial Studies in Carthage, she has consistently pursued excellence in academia. Feten’s academic journey began with a Baccalaureate in mathematics in June 2004, paving the way for her commitment to educational advancements. 📚🔍
Professional Experience :
🌟 Assoc Prof Dr Feten Arfaoui’s professional journey is marked by a commitment to academia. Starting as a part-time assistant at the Higher Institute of Accounting and Business Administration in February 2011, she swiftly advanced to a Contract Assistant in September of the same year. Demonstrating expertise and dedication, she secured the position of Assistant Professor in Audit and Control at the Higher Institute of Management of Tunis in September 2015. Her progressive roles showcase not only her academic prowess but also her valuable contributions to educational institutions, solidifying her reputation as a respected figure in the field. 📚👩🏫
Professional Training Activities :
🌐 Assoc Prof Dr Feten Arfaoui extends her expertise through impactful professional training activities. Conducting training sessions on “Professional Ethics” for trainee accountants in Sfax and the South, she imparts valuable insights into ethical considerations. Her commitment to ethical standards extends to providing training for accountants registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants of Tunisia (OECT) in Tunis. Additionally, she facilitates sessions on “The Accounting Expert Dissertation,” guiding aspiring accountants through the intricacies of methodological excellence. Feten’s influence reaches beyond accounting, as seen in her training on “Internal Control” for the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasizing risk management. Her diverse training initiatives underscore a holistic approach to professional development. 📊👩🏫
Research Focus :
🔍 Assoc Prof Dr Feten Arfaoui’s extensive research portfolio spans the realms of ethics, audit practices, and accounting education. With a focus on ethics education and moral development in Tunisian audit contexts, she explores innovative approaches to teaching and the impact of qualified audit opinions on auditor switching. Her work delves into the relevance of social audits post-Jasmine Revolution and addresses the evolving landscape of accounting education during COVID-19. Embracing diverse topics from tax evasion to task interruptions, Feten emerges as a versatile researcher, contributing significantly to the fields of ethics, audit quality, and accounting education. 📊👩💼
Publication Top Notes :
Ethics education and accounting students’ level of moral development: Experimental design in Tunisian audit context
The use of international standards in ethics education in the Tunisian audit context
Réflexion sur la sensibilisation à l’éthique des futurs professionnels de l’audit: Étude exploratoire dans le contexte tunisien
The impact of issuing a qualified audit opinion on auditor switching: an empirical study in the Tunisian context
Innovation and Tax Evasion: The Case of American Technology Companies.
Ten years after the Jasmine Revolution: do social audits matter for investment and credit-granting decision-making?
Did accounting education remain resistant to digitalization during COVID-19? An exploratory study in the Tunisian Context
The impact of task interruptions on audit quality: Experimental design in the Tunisian audit context
Research and development capitalization, fair value, and earnings management: A study of French listed companies
Auditing in times of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: Qualitative research in Tunisian context