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Rasha-Mahboub

Rasha Mahboub

Rasha Mahboub

Associate Professor
  • r.mahboub@bau.edu.lb
  • Beirut
  • 01 300110 Ex: 2578
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About

Dr. Rasha Mahboub received her PhD in Accounting in 2017 from Beirut Arab University, where she also earned her MSc in Accounting in 2012 and her BBA in Accounting in 2006. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Beirut Arab University. Dr. Mahboub’s academic career reflects sustained engagement in teaching, research, and service, consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards. She began her career as a tutor at Beirut Arab University and taught at several higher education institutions in Lebanon, including the College Technique De Frères and the Career Development Center, between 2006 and 2010. In recognition of the quality and rigor of her doctoral research, she was awarded the Sharjah Prize for the Best PhD Dissertation in Administrative Sciences. Her intellectual contributions focus on voluntary disclosure, impression management, forward-looking information disclosure, financial reporting quality, and the impact of information and communication technologies and social media on banking sector performance, as well as the outsourcing of accounting functions. Dr. Mahboub has published extensively in peer-reviewed, internationally recognized journals, including outlets indexed in Scopus, and has authored two academic textbooks in accounting. In terms of teaching and learning, Dr. Mahboub has delivered a broad range of undergraduate and graduate accounting and business courses and has contributed to curriculum development and student supervision. Through her ongoing scholarly productivity, effective teaching, and academic service, she continues to support the mission and assurance of learning objectives of Beirut Arab University in alignment with AACSB accreditation standards.

Dr. Rasha Mahboub received her PhD in Accounting in 2017 from Beirut Arab University, where she also earned her MSc in Accounting in 2012 and her BBA in Accounting in 2006. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting at Beirut Arab University. Dr. Mahboub’s academic career reflects sustained engagement in teaching, research, and service, consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards. She began her career as a tutor at Beirut Arab University and taught at several higher education institutions in Lebanon, including the College Technique De Frères and the Career Development Center, between 2006 and 2010. In recognition of the quality and rigor of her doctoral research, she was awarded the Sharjah Prize for the Best PhD Dissertation in Administrative Sciences. Her intellectual contributions focus on voluntary disclosure, impression management, forward-looking information disclosure, financial reporting quality, and the impact of information and communication technologies and social media on banking sector performance, as well as the outsourcing of accounting functions. Dr. Mahboub has published extensively in peer-reviewed, internationally recognized journals, including outlets indexed in Scopus, and has authored two academic textbooks in accounting. In terms of teaching and learning, Dr. Mahboub has delivered a broad range of undergraduate and graduate accounting and business courses and has contributed to curriculum development and student supervision. Through her ongoing scholarly productivity, effective teaching, and academic service, she continues to support the mission and assurance of learning objectives of Beirut Arab University in alignment with AACSB accreditation standards.

 Teaching Exprience

Undergraduate Level
Dr. Rasha Mahboub has extensive teaching experience at the undergraduate level, covering foundational, intermediate, and advanced accounting courses. Her courses include:

  • Principles of Accounting I & II

  • Intermediate Accounting I & II

  • Managerial Accounting

  • Advanced Cost and Managerial Accounting

  • Advanced Financial Accounting

  • Tax Accounting

  • Accounting Information Systems

  • Governmental Accounting

  • Senior Project and Internship

These courses emphasize conceptual understanding, technical skills, and practical application in accounting, preparing students for professional careers and further academic study.

MBA Level
At the graduate level, Dr. Mahboub has taught courses designed to develop advanced analytical and strategic accounting skills, including:

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • International Financial Accounting Standards

  • Business Project

  • Principles of Accounting

  • Accounting and Financial Reporting

Her MBA courses integrate theory and practice, focusing on decision-making, regulatory compliance, and the use of accounting information in managerial and strategic contexts.

Master’s Level
Dr. Mahboub has also instructed master’s students in specialized accounting topics, including:

  • Accounting Information Systems

  • Advanced Financial Accounting

  • Advanced Managerial Accounting

These courses emphasize research-based applications, analytical problem-solving, and advanced financial and managerial decision-making.

PhD Level
At the doctoral level, Dr. Mahboub has delivered courses designed to prepare students for high-level research and scholarly contribution in accounting and finance:

  • Business Research Methods and Skills

  • Advanced Auditing

  • Financial Accounting and Capital Markets

Her PhD-level instruction focuses on research methodology, critical analysis, and the integration of accounting theory with empirical evidence, equipping students to contribute to the advancement of the discipline.

Academic and University Service Activities

  • Member, Quality Assurance Unit – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Financial Aid Committee, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Graduate Studies Committee – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Comprehensive Exam Committee – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Accreditation Committee – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Scientific Research Committee – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Library Committee, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Disciplinary Council of Faculty Members, Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Beirut Arab University

  • Member, Faculty of Business Administration Council

  • Director, Student Activities – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Academic Advisor for BAU Students – Debeyeh Campus, Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Academic Advisor for Accounting Track Students – Beirut Campus, Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Academic Advisor for PhD Students – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Coordinator for Different Accounting Courses – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

  • Faculty Representative at Graduate Open House – Faculty of Business Administration, Beirut Arab University

Editorial Board Memberships

  • Member, Editorial Board – European Research Studies Journal

  • Member, Editorial Board – International Journal of Economics and Business Administration

Reviewer Activities

  • Reviewer, Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal

  • Reviewer, Heliyon Journal

  • Reviewer, Intangible Capital

  • Reviewer, Journal of Governance and Regulation

  • Reviewer, Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research

  • Reviewer, Journal of Business Economics and Management

  • Reviewer, Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies

  • Reviewer, Administrative Sciences

  • Reviewer, Cogent Business & Management

  • Reviewer, Business Strategy and the Environment

  • Reviewer, International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation

  • Reviewer, Journal of Asian Scientific Research

Awards and Honors

  • Distinguished Reviewer Award, Journal of Governance and Regulation, 2021 – Recognized for outstanding contribution to peer review and scholarly service.

  • Sharjah Award for Best Doctoral Dissertations in Administrative Sciences in the Arab Region (Second Place), 2018 – Honored for excellence in doctoral research and contribution to the field of administrative sciences.

  • Best Researcher Award, Beirut Arab University, 2011 – Awarded for significant research achievements and scholarly productivity.