~July~
John Sorros Ph.D.
Program Director of the Masters Program in
Accoutning & Control in Business & the Public Sector
Associate Professor of Cost Accouting at
University of Piraeus
For the month of July we would like to honor a longtime member of the society Dr. John Sorros. Since coming to his first meeting in 2009, the 68th International Economic Conference in Boston, he has been an active member and in 2012 he helped in the judging of our annual Best Undergraduate Paper Award Competition. Dr. Sorros is an Associate Professor of Cost Accounting and the Program Director of the Masters Program in Accounting and Control in Business and the Public Sector at the University of Piraeus. He enjoys the fact that through his membership he is able to present and publish his research and the research of his doctoral candidates. His current research interests are the relationship of the real economy to the financial crises in the money markets and the correlation of information from financial statements of the industrial firms to the national accounts.
Why did you become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society?:
My first interaction with the society was in 2009, at the 68th Conference in Boston. I enjoy the prestige that the society offers and its history of facilitating opportunities for scientific collaboration and networking among colleagues worldwide.
What do you find most enjoyable about your membership?:
I enjoy the fact that my membership gives me the opportunity to present my scientific work and the works of my doctoral students. Also, while visiting various cities I have the chance to contact professors and scientists from other universities.
Have you held any notable positions within the IAES, (Officer, Board of Editiors, Program Committee, etc.) if so, when?:
In 2012 I was a judge in the 7th annual International Atlantic Economic Society’s Best Undergraduate Paper Award Competition.
What types of projects/research are you working on and what inspired/motivated you to pursue that interest?:
My current academic interests are the relationship of the real economy to the financial crises in the money markets and the correlation of information from the financial statements of industrial firms to the national accounts.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering your line of work/field of study?:
Cooperation among colleagues is key.
Favorite hobby:
My hobbies include traveling, painting and literature.