Tilea Doina Maria is an Associate Professor PhD in Accounting, certified accountant, and financial auditor, with over 20 years of professional experience in accounting, internal audit, corporate governance, taxation, and law. She has worked both in academia and in major public companies, holding positions such as Audit Manager and Advisor to the General Director at the Romanian National Post Company, internal auditor at the Bucharest Transport Company (STB S.A.), and member of boards of directors. She teaches at “Dimitrie Cantemir” Christian University in Bucharest, coordinating research activities and EU-funded projects, with expertise in IFRS, budgeting and treasury, internal control, and risk management. She has published numerous academic papers and has contributed to the professional training of staff in public institutions and companies. She holds degrees in Law and Management, a PhD in Accounting, and various national and international certifications.