Prof. Vibha Tripathi is an Assistant Professor in Finance, Accounting, and Control Area at AMSOM, Ahmedabad University. She holds a PhD in Capital Structure (Finance) from Gujarat University and has been with the university since 2006. Vibha’s research interest lies in corporate governance mechanisms, cash holdings, earnings management and ESG, capital structure, financial reporting, and related party transactions. She has published extensively in reputed journals such as the International Review of Economics and Finance, Economic & Political Weekly, Research in International Business and Finance and Asia Pacific Management Accounting Journal. Vibha has also authored case studies published by ECCH and Harvard Business Publishing, which are currently being utilized at the University of Vaasa in Finland and Rennes School of Business in France. Her academic contributions span curriculum development for AMSOM programs, coordination of the Finance, Accounting, and Control (FAC) area, and active involvement in institutional development across various finance and accounting majors. She has also received the prestigious Chairman’s Award for Teaching Excellence by Ahmedabad University in 2024.