Welcome to the official website of
Dr. David J. O'Regan.
Explore his published work on corruption, the protection of public finances, and institutional decay.
David's books, articles, papers, and even poetry have been published over the last quarter-century, in parallel with his professional experience of fighting the dark arts of institutional subversion.
All views and opinions expressed on this website are solely David's in his personal capacity. They do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization, employer, or colleague he has been associated with, past or present.
July 2026:
David has reviewed the proofs of his forthcoming book "Timeless Wisdom from the Arthashastra and the Chanakya Niti: On Accounting, Auditing, and Fraud" (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass).
July 2026:
The manuscript of David's forthcoming book "Bribery Humanized: A Guide to Understanding and Countering Corruption" (Columbia Business School Publishing) has been copy-edited, and is proceeding toward publication.
May 2026:
David retired early from his work in the United Nations system, to focus full-time on his writing activities and related endeavors.
April 2025:
David joined the editorial board of the International Journal of Auditing and Accounting Studies (IJAAS).
April 2025:
Internal Auditor, the official magazine of the Institute of Internal Auditors, published David's article "Audit beyond boundaries" in its April issue (pages 58 to 62).
February 2025:
Accountancy Ireland, the official member magazine of Chartered Accountants Ireland, featured David's book The Closing of the Auditor's Mind? in its February / March issue. Available here (pages 50 to 53).
January 2025:
The journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India published David's article "Kautilya’s Arthaśāstra and modern accounting and auditing." The Chartered Accountant. Vol. 73, No. 7: 893-896.
Available here.
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