Mr. Dawuda Abudu | Corporate Governance and Internal Audit | Best Researcher Award
Bolgatanga Technical University | Ghana
Abudu Dawuda is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of accounting and finance with expertise in internal auditing, corporate governance, and strategic management. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in accounting at Lincoln University in Malaysia and is a chartered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ghana. His academic foundation includes a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Cape Coast and a bachelor’s degree in education with a specialization in accounting and economics. Professionally, he serves as a senior lecturer at Bolgatanga Technical University, where he has taught diverse courses such as auditing, strategic management, cost and management accounting, and corporate reporting, and has held leadership roles including head of the accounting and finance department. His earlier experience includes working as a regional internal auditor with the Ghana Highway Authority and as a teacher of accounting at the secondary level, along with managing a community information centre. His research interests encompass internal audit effectiveness, corporate governance, financial management, and technological innovation in auditing, and he has published widely in international journals and presented at global conferences. Skilled in accounting systems, auditing processes, statistical tools, and financial software, he is also recognized for his leadership in academic, professional, and community service roles. He has earned honors for his scholarly contributions, leadership positions, and community engagement. With a strong blend of academic excellence, professional expertise, and commitment to governance and accountability, Abudu Dawuda continues to advance the fields of accounting and finance through research, teaching, and service.
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Featured Publications
Abudu, D., & Azeko, I. (2015). An assessment of financial records keeping behaviour of small scale businesses in Ghana: A case study of Bolgatanga Municipality. International Journal of Finance and Accounting, 4(3), 187-194.
Abudu, D., Aninanya, G. O., & Alnaa, S. E. (2015). The organizational independence of internal auditors in Ghana: Empirical evidence from local government. Asian Journal of Economic Modelling, 3(2), 33-45.
Abudu, D., Ataribanam, S., & Joseph, A. (2017). An exploratory study on management support services and its effects on the quality service delivery of internal auditors in the Northern Ghana. International Journal of Accounting Research, 5(2), 2-5.
Abudu, D. (2010). A study into the effectiveness of the internal audit units in the public sector in promoting good corporate governance: The case of the metropolitan, municipal and district … [Unpublished master’s thesis, University of Cape Coast]
Abudu, D., & Syed, S. A. (2025). Corporate governance and shareholders’ value: The mediating role of internal audit performance—Empirical evidence from listed companies in Ghana. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 18(9), 499.
Abudu, D., & Syed, S. A. (2024). The challenges associated with the internal audit practice and their impact on its performance: Empirical evidence from listed companies in Ghana. In Big Data in Finance: Transforming the Financial Landscape (Vol. 2, pp. 115-125).