Dr. Collins Oboh | Accounting Ethics and Fraud Analysis| Best Researcher Award

Dr.University of Lagos, Nigeria

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🎓 EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

🏫 Northumbria University, UK 📅 Year: 2020 – 2021 🎓 Qualification: M.Sc. (Distinction) 📘 Field: Forensic Accounting 🏫 University of Lagos, Nigeria 📅 Year: 2012 – 2018  Qualification: PhD 📘 Field: Accounting 🏫 University of Lagos, Nigeria 📅 Year: 2009 – 2011 🎓 Qualification: M.Sc. 📘 Field: Accounting 🏫 Nasarawa State University, Nigeria 📅 Year: 2004 – 2007 🎓 Qualification: B.Sc. (2:1) 📘 Field: Accountin 🏫 Air Force Secondary School, Makurdi, Nigeria] 📅 Year: 1996 – 2002 🎓 Qualification: SSCE/WAEC🏫 Air Force Primary School, Makurdi, Nigeria 📅 Year: 1990 – 1995 🎓 Qualification: First School Leaving Certificate

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP

🏆 Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
📅 Year: 2015
🏢 Institution: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

📜 Member: Audit, Investigations, and Forensic Accounting Faculty
📅 Year: 2023
🏢 Institution: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

💼 WORK EXPERIENCE

👨‍🏫 University of Lagos (UNILAG)📅 Designation: Lecturer I Date: Oct. 2021 – Present 👨‍🏫 University of Lagos (UNILAG) 📅 Designation: Lecturer II Date: Oct. 2018 – Oct. 2021 👨‍🏫 University of Lagos (UNILAG) 📅 Designation: Assistant Lecturer  Date: Mar. 2014 – Sept. 2018 📚 School of Foundation Studies, UNILAG 📅 Designation: Subject Teacher (Accounting) Date: Mar. 2014 – Sept. 2020 🎓 Distance Learning Institute (DLI), UNILAG 📅 Designation: Adjunct Lecture  Date: May 2013 – May 2014  Rabboni Christian Ventures (NYSC)  Designation: Manager 🗓️ Date: Mar. 2008 – Mar. 2009

Strengths for the Award

1. Expertise in Accounting Ethics and Fraud Analysis: The researcher, Dr. Oboh, has a profound focus on ethics and fraud analysis in accounting. His publications, such as “Moral intensity and fraud rationalization behaviour among future accountants in Nigeria” and “Emotional intelligence and fraud tendency,” highlight his deep engagement with understanding and improving ethical decision-making in the field.
2. High-Impact Publications: Dr. Oboh has published extensively in reputable journals, demonstrating a strong impact in the field. His articles are well-cited, reflecting their significance and influence. For instance, his work on “Ethical decision-making among professional accountants in Nigeria” is published in the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, a leading journal in the field.
3. Diverse Research Topics: His research covers a broad range of topics related to accounting ethics, including fraud detection, ethical decision-making processes, and corporate social responsibility. This diversity showcases his ability to address various dimensions of accounting ethics and fraud.
4. Recognition and Professional Memberships: Dr. Oboh’s qualifications as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and his role as a member of the Audit, Investigations, and Forensic Accounting Faculty demonstrate his professional credibility and commitment to advancing the field.

Areas for Improvement

1. Broader Geographic and Institutional Collaborations: While Dr. Oboh’s work is highly focused on Nigeria, expanding collaborations with international researchers and institutions could further enhance the global impact of his research. This could involve joint studies or comparative research with other countries.
2. Increased Practical Applications: To strengthen the practical application of his research, Dr. Oboh could focus on developing frameworks or tools based on his findings that can be implemented in real-world accounting practices. This would bridge the gap between theory and practice.
3. Enhanced Research Visibility: Although his publications are impactful, increasing the visibility of his research through conferences, workshops, and public engagements could further amplify his influence in the field of accounting ethics and fraud analysis.

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