Craig has been a Professor within Australian Universities for two decades, prior to which he practiced as a Chartered Accountant. He has published widely in many well respected and highly ranked international academic journals and is one of the most highly cited accounting researchers internationally particularly in the area of corporate social and environmental accountability. He is also the author of the leading financial accounting text, Australian Financial Accounting (McGraw Hill, 7th edition, 2012), as well as being the author of the leading financial accounting theory text, Financial Accounting Theory (McGraw Hill, 4th edition 2013). Both of these books have also been adapted for use in many countries throughout the world. Craig's major research interests are in the areas of financial accounting and social and environmental accountability. He has been the recipent of various research and teaching awards. He has completed the supervision of many PhD students a great number of which have gone on to take senior roles in universities and industry. Craig's blend of knowledge in relation to both financial reporting and sustainability reporting as well as many associated governance issues help to make his overall expertise a unique package.