Dr Michael Hayden
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Biography
Dr. Michael Hayden is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Maynooth University School of Business. Michael completed his accountancy training with KPMG and qualified as a chartered accountant. After working in professional practice, he held the position of financial controller in industry for several years. Subsequently, he joined Maynooth University and lectures in the areas of financial accounting, management accounting and financial management. Since joining academia Michael has gained extensive teaching experience across a broad range of accounting modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in University and has delivered modules for several Professional Accounting Bodies. He has also gained extensive examinations experience by acting as external examiner for many Higher-Level Education Institutions and through examiner roles with Professional Accounting Bodies. Michael completed his PhD on financial management in Agriculture and has presented his research at both national and international conferences. He has published his work in leading peer-reviewed academic journals and has secured research funding to address contemporary issues in the rural economy. His research interests are in the broad area of management accounting and include: Financial Management & Decision-making in Agriculture, Sustainability in Food & Agriculture, The Rural Economy, and Generational Renewal in Agriculture. Michael is the Chairperson of the Irish Accounting & Finance Association (IAFA)-(2022 to 2024).
Research Interests
My research interests are in the broad area of management accounting and include: Financial
Management & Decision-making in Agriculture, Sustainability in Food & Agriculture and The Rural Economy. I welcome PhD students in these areas of research.
Research Projects
Peer Reviewed Journal
Year | Publication | |
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2023 | Shin, M.W., Kinsella, A., Hayden, M.T., and McNally, B. (2023) 'The role of collaborative farming in generational renewal and farm succession'. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, . [DOI] | |
2023 | Fitzsimons, M., Hogan, T. and Hayden M.T. (2023) 'Tying the Knot – Linking Bootstrapping and Working Capital Management in Established Enterprises'. Journal of Applied Accounting Research, . [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2023 | Hayden, M.T.; Mattimoe, R.; Jack, L. (2023) 'The Sensegiving Role of Advisors in Farmer Decision-making'. Irish Journal Of Agricultural And Food Research, 62 (1). [Link] [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2022 | Hayden M.T.; Mattimoe R.; Jack L. (2022) 'Sensemaking and financial management in the decision-making process of farmers'. Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change, 18 (4):529-552. [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2021 | Hayden M.T.; McNally B.; Kinsella A. (2021) 'Exploring state pension provision policy for the farming community'. Journal of Rural Studies, 86 :262-269. [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2021 | Hayden M.T.; Mattimoe R.; Jack L. (2021) 'Sensemaking and the influencing factors on farmer decision-making'. Journal of Rural Studies, 84 :31-44. [DOI] [Full-Text] | |
2021 | Mattimoe, R., Hayden, M.T., Murphy, B. and Ballantine, J. (2021) 'Approaches to Analysis of Qualitative Research: A Reflection of the Manual and Technological Approaches'. The Accounting, Finance and Governance Review, 27 (1). https://doi.org/10.52399/001c.22026 [Full-Text] |
Other Journal
Conference Publication
Year | Publication | |
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2023 | Hlochova, H., McNally, B., Hayden, M.T. and Kinsella, A. (2023) 35th Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference, University of Galway Pensions in the Farming Sector- Lessons to be learned from Europe | |
2023 | Hayden, M.T. and Leonard, B. (2023) Agricultural Economics Society of Ireland Annual Conference, University College Cork Barriers to Farm Succession and the Consequences for Generational Renewal | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T., Mattimoe, R. and Jack, L. (2021) 33rd Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference The Sensegiving Role of Advisors in Farmer Decision-making MTU, Cork, | |
2021 | Mattimoe, R., Hayden, M.T., Murphy, B. and Ballantine, J. (2021) British Accounting and Finance Association Accounting Education Annual Conference Approaches to Analysis of Qualitative Research Data: A Reflection on the Manual and Technological Approaches Online, [Full-Text] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T., Mattimoe M., Murphy, B. and Ballantine, J. (2021) 33rd Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference Approaches to Analysis of Qualitative Research Data: A Reflection on the Manual and Technological Approaches MTU, Cork, [Full-Text] | |
2019 | Hayden, M.T., Mattimoe, R. and Jack, L. (2019) 32nd Irish Accounting and Finance Association Conference The most dangerous field is the field next door - understanding the influencing factors on the strategic decision-making process of farmers Dublin, | |
2019 | Hayden, M.T., Mattimoe, R. and Murphy, B. (2019) 32nd Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Qualitative Research: To use NVIVO or Not? Dublin, | |
2018 | Hayden, M.T., Mattimoe, R. and Jack, L. (2018) 31st Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Sensemaking of Financial Management in the Decision-making Process of Farmers Limerick, | |
2017 | Mattimoe, R. and Hayden, M.T. (2017) 30th Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Financial Management in Family Businesses: Tourism and Farming in Ireland Athlone, | |
2015 | Hayden, M.T. and Mattimoe, R. (2015) 28th Irish Accounting and Finance Association Annual Conference Financial Management on Irish Farms: A Research Agenda Dublin, | |
2014 | Hayden, M. and Mattimoe, R. (2014) 3rd Irish Management Accounting Research Network Workshop Financial Management on Irish Farms: Preliminary Findings Dublin, |
Conference Contribution
Electronic Publication
Year | Publication | |
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2024 | Hayden, M.T.; McNally, B.; Kinsella, A. (2024) Study shows sheep and cattle farmers have 40% pension coverage - Published by Agriland (Industry Publication). [Electronic Publication] [DOI] | |
2023 | Hayden, M.T. (2023) Sustainable agriculture – the role of the accountant - Though Leadership Article - Published by Chartered Accountants Ireland. [Electronic Publication] [Link] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T. (2022) Can farmers balance economic and environmental sustainability? RTE Brainstorm Article. [Electronic Publication] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T., McNally, B. and Kinsella, A. (2022) State pensions: ‘Stark reality’ that low-income farmers may not qualify. Published by Agriland (Industry Publication). [Electronic Publication] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T. and McNally, B. (2021) Why Irish farmers face big issues when it comes to pensions. RTE Brainstorm Article. [Electronic Publication] |
Media
Year | Publication | |
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2024 | Hayden, M.T. (2024) Tipp FM, Ag Report Radio Programme Interview - Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal. [Media] [DOI] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T. (2022) Agriland - Contributor to Expert Panel Discussion on Farm Health and Safety, Wellbeing and Farm Families. [Media] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T. (2021) RTE 1, Morning Ireland Radio Interview - Expert opinion provided on Pensions Provision for the Farming Community. [Media] |
Newspaper Articles
Year | Publication | |
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2024 | Hayden, M.T.; McNally, B.; Kinsella, A. (2024) Irish Farmers Journal - Ireland a laggard on pensions for farmers. [Newspaper Articles] [DOI] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T. (2022) Irish Farmers Journal - Farmers need to be ‘more active’ with succession planning. [Newspaper Articles] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T. (2022) Irish Examiner - Tackling the 'Pension Gap' challenge for farmers. [Newspaper Articles] | |
2022 | Hayden, M.T. (2022) Irish Farmers Journal - Farmers need to focus on economic and environmental sustainability. [Newspaper Articles] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T., McNally, B. and Kinsella, A. (2021) Irish Farmers Journal - Farmers Locked out of State Pension Rely on Farm Income - Findings from Maynooth University Study. [Newspaper Articles] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T. (2021) Irish Farmers Journal - Beef farmers have lowest engagement level with advisers - research from Maynooth University. [Newspaper Articles] | |
2021 | Hayden, M.T., McNally, B. and Kinsella, A. (2021) The Leinster Leader - Maynooth University study shows many low income farmers may be exempt from state pension. [Newspaper Articles] |
Published Report
Year | Publication | |
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2024 | Hayden, M.T.; McNally, B.; Kinsella, A. (2024) Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal. Maynooth Univeristy, . [Link] |
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Professional Associations
Honors and Awards
Committees
Other Activities
Teaching Interests
I have developed and delivered a range of modules in the areas of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting and Financial Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Current taught modules: AC151 Introduction to Accounting and AC605 Strategic Finance and Management Accounting. Previously taught modules: AC152 Financial Accounting 1; AC160 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting; AC201 Financial Accounting 2; AC503 Finance for Accountants.
Current doctoral student supervision:
Current taught modules: AC151 Introduction to Accounting and AC605 Strategic Finance and Management Accounting. Previously taught modules: AC152 Financial Accounting 1; AC160 Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting; AC201 Financial Accounting 2; AC503 Finance for Accountants.
Current doctoral student supervision:
- Elaine Smith, working title: 'A Financial Perspective on Sustainable Food Production in Irish Agriculture' (co-supervisor with Dr John Cullen), registered in 2021