About Me:
I’m Joshua Adotey from Ghana. I am researching how accountants contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This journey has been inspired by my passion for sustainability and the desire to explore how accounting practices can drive positive social and environmental change.
Outside of my studies, I love playing table tennis and being outdoors. I also enjoy mentoring others and believe strongly in using my skills to help people and organizations grow.
Research Interests:
Sustainability, Management Accounting, SDGs, Financial Accounting.
Education:
PhD Accounting (Ongoing) - University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA Member) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, (UK)
MSc. Professional Accounting (Distinction) - University of Nottingham, United Kingdom (UK)
Diploma in Chinese Mandarin (HSK 5 equivalent) - North China University of Technology, Beijing China.
BBA Accounting (First Class) - Valley View University, Accra Ghana
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor: Chris Akroyd
Co-supervisor: Peni Fukofuka
Publications:
Research Project: Bed Bath and Beyond-A Turnaround Soon? -In this interdisciplinary research project, a combination of both qualitative and quantitative data was used. The study used strategic management accounting theories (PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, and SWOT) and basic forecasting models to arrive at a conclusion on the state of the Case Study company at the end of the 2019 financial year.
Research Project: Challenges Facing Organizations Using Computerized Accounting Systems in Ghana. This study emphasized the need for investments in technology, training, and support to overcome the challenges of computerized accounting systems.
Conference Presentions:
2024 Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ) Doctoral Colloquium
2024 Sustainability Accounting Research Network (SARN)
2024 Australian Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (A-CSEAR)
2024 New Zealand Management Accounting Conference (NZMAC)
Awards and Honours:
UC Business School Research Support Scholarship/Research Excellence
Bank of China/University of Nottingham/University of British Columbia Scholarship Nominee
University of Nottingham/Ningbo Government Scholarship.
Landlords Scholarship, Valley View University Accra Ghana
Other:
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA Member)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, (UK)
Why did you choose UC?
I chose to pursue my PhD at the UC Business School because of its global reputation and commitment to impactful research, particularly in sustainability and environmental education. Being ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and top 100 for global impact, the University of Canterbury offers an ideal environment for me to advance my studies in accounting and sustainability.
Best things about study at UC:
The best aspects of my PhD experience at the UC Business School have been the incredible support from my supervisors and the intellectually stimulating environment.
