Breukelen, 3 July 2025 — The Foundation for Auditing Research (FAR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Dr. Anna Gold as its new Academic Director, effective 1 September 2025. In the coming period, she will work alongside Professor Dr. Jan Bouwens, who has led FAR with distinction since its founding ten years ago, to ensure a smooth and thorough transition.
Professor Gold is a highly respected academic in the field of auditing and brings a wealth of experience in both research and leadership. She is Professor of Auditing at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and is internationally recognized for her work on audit judgment and decision-making.
Over the past ten years, Professor Bouwens has played a crucial role in establishing FAR as a leading international platform for independent academic research in auditing. His vision and commitment have shaped FAR into a unique bridge between the academic community and the auditing profession.
“On behalf of the FAR Board, I want to thank Jan Bouwens for his outstanding contributions over the past decade,” said Henriette Prast, Chair of the FAR Board. “He has laid a solid foundation on which we can continue to build. We are delighted to welcome Anna Gold and look forward to this new phase in FAR’s development.”
The FAR Board is confident that under Professor Gold’s leadership, FAR will continue to strengthen its academic impact and relevance to practice, both in the Netherlands and internationally.