Dr. Richa Diwakar is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting at Asian Business School, with over six years of experience in teaching and academic research. She holds a Ph.D. in the area of Forensic Accounting and is a recipient of the prestigious UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).

Her academic and research interests primarily encompass Forensic Accounting, Fraud Management, Corporate Fraud, Fraud Risk Assessment, and Corporate Practices. Her research focuses on understanding emerging dimensions of fraud and strengthening organisational mechanisms for fraud prevention, detection, and management. She is particularly interested in bridging academic research with contemporary corporate practices and policy-oriented approaches to fraud management.

She has published research papers in reputed national and international journals, including journals indexed in Scopus and UGC-CARE. She has also actively participated in and contributed to the organisation of several national and international conferences, seminars, and academic events, serving both as a researcher and an academic coordinator.

An alumna of the University of Delhi, she began her teaching career at the University of Delhi before pursuing her academic career in higher education. She is also a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), reflecting her continued engagement with the professional domain of fraud examination and anti-fraud practices.

Passionate about integrating theory with practice, Dr. Diwakar is committed to developing academically rigorous and industry-relevant perspectives in the areas of forensic accounting and fraud management. Her long-term academic interests lie in contributing to research, professional practice, and policy development aimed at strengthening corporate integrity, accountability, and fraud risk management.

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Dr. Richa Diwakar

Dr. Richa Diwakar