David Edelshain

David Edelshain graduated in economics from Cambridge and in business studies from London Business School, has degrees in general science, psychology and law and has professional qualifications in both law and accounting. As a manager he has worked in line and staff positions in manufacturing and services including executive and MBA education and consultancy, as well as in government. He has also written books on financial and management accounting which incorporate computer software to provide a self-learning facility. He has lectured in operations research, marketing, accounting, finance, strategy and international business.

Qualifications

BA (OU), MA (Cantab), MSc, LLB (London) and PhD (London) Barrister at Law.

Memberships of Professional Organisations

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Expertise

Primary Topics

• Corporate Finance
• Cost Accounting
• Finance
• International Business
• International Finance
• Management
• Management Accounting Strategic Management

Additional Topics

• Business Law
• Financial Risk & Risk Management
• Economics
• Corporate Governance
• Government Policy & Regulation
• Public Sector Management
• Organizational Behaviour
• Accounting
• International Economics

Industries/Professions

• retailing
• transportation
• public sector
• travel & tourismwine, spirits & alcohol
• accountancy firms
• telecommunications
• defence
• banking
• retail financial services
• airlines
• management consulting
• education, training & employment agencies
• service
• tourism
• financial services

Geographic Areas

• Europe - Central
• Europe - Eastern
• Europe - Southeast
• Europe - Southern
• Europe - Western
• Middle EastScandinavia

Research Topics

Corporate Foreign Exchange Risk

Surveys of corporate exposure to exchange rate changes and methods and their effectiveness in managing same.

International Business

Examination of frameworks for assisting corporations in developing international business operations using principally the 7 "C"s and 6 "EE"s frameworks

Chapter

Edelshain, D. and Vielba, C. (1994). Teaching international business management effectively. (pp. 25–50). NCVO / Centre for Charity Effectiveness.

Journal Articles (5)

• Belk, P.A. and Edelshain, D.J. (1997). Foreign Exchange Risk Management — The Paradox. Managerial Finance, 23(7), pp. 5–24. doi:10.1108/eb018632.
• Edelshain, D. (1997). Who Manages Foreign Exchange Risk? Managerial Finance, 23(7), pp. 58–84. doi:10.1108/eb018635.
• Vielba, C.A. and Edelshain, D.J. (1997). Are business schools meeting the challenge of international communication? Journal of Management Development, 16(2), pp. 80–92. doi:10.1108/02621719710164265.
• Vielba, C.A. and Edelshain, D.J. (1995). Teaching international business management effectively. Journal of Management Development, 14(10), pp. 32–47. doi:10.1108/02621719510100825.
• Edelshain, D. and Vielba, C. The Challenge of Communication. Proceedings of the 21st EIBA Annual Conference - Urbino, 10-12 December 1995 .

Course Directorship

• 2001 - present, BSc Business Studies, Director
• 2002 - present, MEB Master in European Business, Director

Subject/Academic Leadership

External Assessor of the Open University 2nd Level Course B201 Organisations in their Environments.