The Grudis Honorary Members Initiative was launched to recognise distinguished scholars who have made exceptional contributions to accounting research and demonstrated an enduring commitment to nurturing academic communities - most notably, the Grudis Accounting Research Network itself.
Inaugurated in 2026 as part of the network's 25th anniversary celebrations, the initiative honours a quarter-century of intellectual endeavour, collegial generosity, and the progressive internationalisation of the Grudis community.
The Honorary Members of the Grudis Network are the following distinguished scholars.


Professor Beatriz García Osma

Professor Carlos Larrinaga

Professor Christopher Koch

Professor Ileana Steccolini

Professor Mark Clatworthy

Professor Martin Messner

Professor Peter Pope



Professor Wim Van der Stede
Grudis Accounting Research Network's mission is to promote the development of Accounting research, fostering the interaction between the Portuguese and international communities.