Mr. Ahmad Abdo-Salloum, University of Balamand, Lebanon
Ahmad Abdo-Salloum is a Lebanese accounting academic and seasoned taxation auditor with over a decade of teaching and consultancy experience in higher education. A dynamic Course Coordinator at Lebanese International University (2017–2023), he currently serves as a Lecturer of Accounting at the University of Balamand, among other institutions. Known for his passion for pedagogy, digital literacy in accounting, and leadership in academic settings, he also contributed significantly to tax policy development through his role as a VAT & Income Tax Auditor at the Lebanese Ministry of Finance (2009–2023). He combines academic rigor with community engagement, having organized numerous student-led initiatives.
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🎓 Education
Ahmad is currently pursuing a PhD in Accounting at the Lebanese University (2022–2025). He holds a Master of Science in Accounting & Finance (2022) and an Executive MBA in Accounting & Audit (2010) from the same institution. Additionally, he has earned certifications in green economy skills (Deloitte, 2024) and Training of Trainers in STEAM and Divergent Thinking (Tatweer Baladna & US Embassy, 2022), reflecting his commitment to sustainability and educational innovation.
💼 Experience
Ahmad has a robust academic portfolio that includes lecturing roles across multiple Lebanese universities: University of Balamand (2023–present), Azm University (2023–2024), Beirut Arab University (2022–2023), and Lebanese International University (2013–2023). As Course Coordinator at LIU, he led curriculum design and student engagement projects. He also served as a consultant and trainer with the European Institute of Cooperation and Development (IECD), and contributed to public financial governance as an auditor with the Ministry of Finance for nearly 15 years.
🔬 Research Interests
Ahmad’s research focuses on the intersection of digital transformation and accounting education, tax evasion, fraud theory, and AI adoption in business curricula. His scholarly interests bridge academic innovation and practical applications, particularly regarding professional skepticism, ethics, and student digital readiness.
🏆 Awards & Achievements
Ahmad’s excellence in teaching was recognized by the Lebanese International University with the Distinguished Teacher Award in 2015, where he was voted best business instructor across nine campuses. In 2025, the University of Balamand honored him with the Champion of Accounting Award for his pedagogical contributions and academic leadership.
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