Lee-Ann Pietersen is a Chartered Accountant (SA) and lecturer in Auditing in the School of Accountancy at Stellenbosch University. She holds a master’s degree in computer auditing (cum laude) and has a keen interest in governance and ethics. Her teaching focuses on developing students’ professional judgement, ethical awareness, and critical thinking in line with the SAICA CA2025 competency framework. Her research interests include corporate and IT governance and the development of responsible leaders in the accounting profession.