John Dumay teaches management accounting, management control systems and extended performance reporting at the University of Sydney Business School. Previously, he ran a private business consultancy for more than 15 years before embarking on an academic career. Here he concentrated on helping small businesses utilize technology to streamline accounting, management and administration systems. His research work concentrates on the use of intangibles (such as information and communication technology) in the value creation processes within organizations. He has published in highly regarded specialist and generalist journals alike in the fields of accounting, knowledge management, research methods and sustainability. Dr Dumay holds qualifications in engineering, management, accounting, university education and brewing, and is a member of CPA Australia.