Dr. Sushma Vishnani is a seasoned academician, researcher, consultant, and trainer with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Dean (Academics) and Professor of Finance & Accounting at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, one of India’s top MBA institutes.
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Ph.D., and Dip(IFRS), Dr. Vishnani brings a rich blend of academic insight and industry acumen. Her academic leadership has been pivotal in guiding Jaipuria Lucknow to NAAC A+ accreditation, driven by her strategic focus on curriculum development, accreditation compliance, and pedagogical innovation.
Her research contributions span critical financial domains such as earnings management, financial reporting, corporate governance, and valuation, with publications in reputed journals like Global Business Review (IMI), Vikalpa (IIM Ahmedabad), Afro-Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, and The Chartered Accountant (ICAI).
Dr. Vishnani’s impact extends beyond classrooms through her engagements as:
- Speaker and paper presenter at numerous national and international conferences
- Trainer for ICICI Pru and World Bank-aided projects
- Guest Faculty at BIRD (Bankers Institute of Rural Development), delivering training on GAAPs, bank financials, and NGO finance
- Awardee of the ICAI International Research Bronze Award 2021 in the Accounting category, and recipient of the Best Faculty Award
She has held several key academic positions including:
- Chairperson – Rankings & Accreditation (2018–2023)
- Pan-Jaipuria Finance & Banking Area Chair (2019–2022)
- Area Chair – Finance, contributing to academic administration and faculty development
Her earlier career as a partner in a Chartered Accountancy firm saw her handling audits, insurance surveys, project financing, and advisory services for banks, corporates, and government bodies.
Dr. Vishnani is passionate about value-based education, research, and bridging the gap between academia and industry, with an eye on technological innovation in education, as reflected in her certifications in Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, and Accounting Analytics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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