Ricky Wong

Dr. Ricky Wong is a professionally qualified Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA, UK). In addition, he holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Malaya, where his doctoral research, Voluntary Corporate Risk Disclosure, Board Structure, and Firm Performance: The Role of Audit Committee Financial Expertise, examined how corporate governance mechanisms influence voluntary corporate risk disclosure and firm performance.

His research interests include corporate governance, corporate risk disclosure, financial reporting, and accounting regulation. His research focuses on understanding the motivations behind voluntary corporate risk disclosure (CRD) and its role in enhancing transparency and supporting informed investor decision-making.

Dr. Ricky Wong is currently the Head of Department of Accountancy, Economics & Finance (AEF) at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Programme Director for the Accountancy & Finance programmes, playing a key leadership role in the establishment and development of the Malaysia campus. His teaching portfolio spans both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Edinburgh Business School MBA programme designed for working professionals.

Before transitioning into academia, Dr. Ricky Wong accumulated more than 15 years of industry experience with several public-listed companies in the corporate sector. His professional expertise covers auditing, financial analysis, management reporting, strategic planning, and corporate finance. He is also a member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), the national professional accountancy body that confers the Chartered Accountant designation in Malaysia.

As an educator, Dr. Ricky Wong is committed to bridging academic theory with professional practice. He integrates real-world business challenges, current industry developments, and practical insights into his teaching to create an engaging and relevant learning experience. Beyond lecturing, he has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and research projects, guiding students in developing strong analytical, research and critical thinking skills.

Dr. Ricky Wong is currently the Head of Department of Accountancy, Economics & Finance (AEF) at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. 

He provides academic and strategic leadership across the department, with a focus on enhancing teaching, research, curriculum innovation, quality assurance, industry engagement and the professional development of academic staff.

His teaching portfolio spans both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including the Edinburgh Business School MBA programme designed for working professionals.