Manassian, Armond, Ph.D.
  
   Assistant Professor
   AUB Start Date: September, 2004

 
Contact Information  
AUB Email: am47@aub.edu.lb
Other Email: am47@aub.edu.lb
Office Location: 346
Office Extension: 3747
   
   
   
  
 Office Hours

Monday : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 Teaching Activities at AUB

 
Teaching Preparation
Semester Course No Title
Fall-2008-2009  ACCT301  Financial Reporting and Analysis 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
Summer-2007-2008  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
Spring-2007-2008  ACCT301  Financial Reporting and Analysis (MBA) 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
Fall-2007-2008  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
Fall-2006-2007  ACCT223  Intermediate Accounting II 
Summer-2005-2006  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
Spring-2005-2006  ACCT223  Intermediate Accounting II 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
Fall-2005-2006  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
  ACCT350ZL  Special Topic - Profit Planning & Control 
  ACCT223  Intermediate Accounting II 
Summer-2004-2005  ACCT350X1  Special Topic (MBA) 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
Spring-2004-2005  FOLC301A  Survey of Financial Accounting (MBA) 
  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
  FOLC301B  Survey of Managerial Accounting (MBA) 
Fall-2004-2005  ACCT215  Management Accounting 
  ACCT210  Financial Accounting 
  ACCT320  Profit Planning and Control (MBA) 

 Recent Research/Intellectual Contributions
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Published Articles in Refereed Journals

1. Manassian, A, Herremans, I and Isaac, R  (2009)  'Organizational Characteristics Fostering Intellectal Capital in Canada and the Middle East',  Journal of Intellectual Capital , 10:1, 135-148

2. Manassian, A  (2009)  'Look Who’s Talking: A Postcolonial Critique of the Discourse on International Accounting',  Journal of International Business & Entrepreneurship Development , 100000:100000, 100000

3. Manassian, A  (2007)  'Globalization and International Accounting Research: an Agenda for the Future',  Revista Brasileira de Gestao de Negocios , 9:25, 15


Other Intellectual Contributions
Publications in Refereed Conference Proceedings

1. Management of Innovation & New Technology Research Center & The Directors College at McMaster University (2008) Proceedings: Proceedings of the 29th McMaster World Congress, edited by Nazari, J, Herremans, I and Manassian, A.  Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

2.  (2004) Proceedings: Academy for Global Business Advancement Vol. 1, #1, edited by Manassian, A. New Delhi, India

3. Sid Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, Caliornia, USA (2008) Proceedings: Proceedings of the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues, edited by Manassian, A. Paris, France: Ali Peyvandi

4. Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno; Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya (2007) Proceedings: Proceedings of the 19th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues, edited by Manassian, A and Majdalany, G. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ali Peyvandi

5. Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno; Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya (2007) Proceedings: Proceedings of the 19th Asian-Pacifric Conference on International Accounting Issues, edited by Nazari, J, Herremans, I and Manassian, A.  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Ali Peyvandi

6. Craig School of Business, California State University, Fresno, California, USA (2006) Proceedings: Proceedings of the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues, edited by Manassian, A. Maui, Hawaii, United States

Refereed Conference Presentations

7. Nazari, J, Herremans, I and Manassian, A  (2008)  'Organizational Characteristics and Managing Intellectual Captal: Canada versus the Middle East', paper presented at the The 29th McMaster World Congress  January, Canada

8. Manassian, A  (2004)  'Look Who’s Talking: A Postcolonial Critique of the Discourse on International Accounting', paper presented at the Presented at the 2004 Academy for Global Business Advancement Conference  January, India

9. Manassian, A  (2008)  'Economic Freedom and Economic Growth: Lebanon’s Prospects in Comparison to Jordan and Cyprus', paper presented at the The 20th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues  November, France

10. Nazari, J, Herremans, I, Isaac, R and Manassian, A  (2007)  'Organizational Characteristics and Managing Intellectual Capital: A Comparison of Canada and the Middle East', paper presented at the 19th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues  November, Malaysia

11. Manassian, A and Majdalany, G  (2007)  'Fiscal Decentralization and Public Governance in Lebanon', paper presented at the 19th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues  November, Malaysia

12. Manassian, A  (2006)  'The Problem with "Other" Accounting Systems', paper presented at the 18th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues  October, United States

Professional/Executive Education Seminars

13. March  2008 - May  2008.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Financial Accounting and Financial Analysis in the Executive MBA program

14. 12  2008 - 01  2009.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

15. 10  2008 - 10  2008.
GIC. Accounting. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting for 25 participants from the Gulf Corporation

16. April  2007 - May  2007.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

17. March  2006 - April  2006.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

18. December  2006 - February  2007.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

19. February  2005 - February  2005.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

20. June  2004 - August  2004.
American University of Beirut. OSB EMBA program. Beirut, Lebanon.
Conducted a seminar on Management Accounting in the Executive MBA program

Curriculum Development & Teaching Innovation
New Courses/Programs Developed

1.  Manassian, A  (2001)  'BBA ', 
Restructured and Updated the curricula for the BBA program while serving as Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Middle East University

2.  Manassian, A  (2001)  'MBA Program ', 
Developed the curriculum for the local MBA program while serving as Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Middle East University


Research in Progress
Submitted, Awaiting Approval

1.  Manassian, A, Herremans, I and Isaac, R  (2009)  'Organizational Characteristics and Managing Intellectual Capital: A Comparison of Canada and the Middle East', Management Accounting Research
Developed the curriculum for the local MBA program while serving as Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration at Middle East University


Work in Progress

1.  Abdel-Khalik, R and Manassian, A  (2008)  'Does Value-at-Risk Disclosure Affect Investment Behavior?', 

2.  Manassian, A and Majdalany, G  (2008)  'Economic Freedom and Economic Growth: Lebanon’s Prospects in Comparison to Jordan and Cyprus', 
Paper accepted for presentation at the research forum of the 20th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting issues. Paris, France.

3.  Manassian, A  (2008)  'An Investigation of the Construction of "Other" in International Accounting', 
Paper has been submitted to AOS (Accounting, Organizations and Society)
Current Status: Revise and resubmit

4.  Manassian, A  (2008)  'A Comparison of the Use of Performance Measures by Executives in US and Iranian Manufacturing Organizations: A Cultural Perspective', 

5.  Manassian, A  (2008)  'Accounting for Intellectual Capital: Current Practices of a Sample of Lebanese Firms', 

6.  Manassian, A  (2008)  'Perceptions of North American Multinational Regarding Direct Investment Opportunities in Lebanon', 

 Grants

October  2008 - September  2009.  American University of Beirut. "Does Value-at-Risk Disclosure Affect Investment Behavior?."  Amount of Dollar Award : $ 7,000