Student profile
Cynthia Melhem
Program
Specialization: Accountancy
Thesis supervisor: Michel Magnan
Thesis title: Determinants and Consequences of Human Capital Management Disclosure
Research interests: Corporate Disclosure, Financial Reporting, Textual Analysis, Corporate Governance
Academic degrees:
- Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
- BSc in Banking and Finance
Courses taught:
- COMM 217 - Financial Accounting
Publications and conference presentations:
- Melhem, C. (2024). HR Expertise in the Boardroom: Does It Prevent “Social Washing”? Concordia University 15th Annual Graduate Research Exposition (AGRE 15), Montreal, QC, Canada. Winner of Popular Choice Award.
- Jizi, M., Nehme, R., & Melhem, C. (2022). Board gender diversity and firms' social engagement in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 41(2), 186-206. https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-02-2021-0041