Ryan Ferguson
Lecturer
Sessional or Contract, Lecturer
rfergus4@lakeheadu.ca
+1 807-343-8010ext. 7718
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Research Areas:
Academic Qualifications:
Certified Internal Auditor, 2025, Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Fraud Examiner, 2023, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
MSc in Management, 2023, Lakehead University
CPA, 2023, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Graduate Diploma in Accounting, 2019, Lakehead University
HBComm (Accounting), 2019, Lakehead University
Industry Experience:
Income Tax Auditor/Coach/Facilitator, Canada Revenue Agency
Auditor, Grant Thornton
Selected Publication
Ferguson, Lento & Sayed. (2026). Post-pandemic Drivers, Processes, and Outcomes of Telework in Public Accounting. Accepted and awaiting publication in Accounting Perspectives.
Teaching Expertise
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Assurance
Tax
Beyond the Classroom
Outside of academia, Mr. Ferguson enjoys spending time walking his dog, playing hockey, and unwinding with video games. He is particularly interested in ideas surrounding decision-making, risk, and leadership, with Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb being a favorite read. His favorite film, Moneyball, reflects a strong appreciation for analytics, innovation, and challenging conventional thinking.