History of the Department
The accounting programme is one of pioneer academic programmes offered by the Federal University, Otuoke. The programme was initially domiciled in the Department of Social Sciences as a temporary measure for administrative convenience. During the 2015/2016 academic session, it became a full-fledged department. The department offers a four-year programme of study on a full-time basis leading to the award of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in accounting.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the accounting programme is to train and prepare students for the many career options available in the accounting profession. The programme is aimed at developing graduates who are capable of handling current and future accounting, auditing, taxation issues in private and public institutions and other sectors of the economy. It is aimed at developing in students the competence and creativity for establishing and running their own professional firms to render public accounting services and tax consultancy as entrepreneurs.
Objectives
The programme is aimed at:
- Training students to be self-reliant in the field of accounting, auditing and taxation
- Producing students who are adequately prepared for postgraduate work
- Producing accountants who can readily impact their knowledge to students at lower levels of education
- Developing self-confidence in handling problems associated with accounting function with minimal supervision.
- Training students to develop confidence in appreciating and solving problems in accounting, auditing and taxation.
Staff list in the Department
| S/N | NAME | APPOINTMENT | AREA OF SPECIALIZATION |
| 1. | Prof. Cletus O. Akenbor | Tenure | Management Accounting Oil and Gas Accounting Taxation |
| 2. | Dr. Ifeanyi Madumere | Tenure | Forensic Accounting Auditing |
| 3. | Dr. James K. Oyadonghan | Tenure | Financial Reporting Investment Analysis |
| 4. | Dr. Etumudon N. Asien | Tenure | International Accounting Capital Market |
| 5. | Dr. Uche T. Agburuga | Tenure | Public Sector Accounting Financial Accounting |
| 6. | Mr. Lawrence U. Egbadju | Tenure | Financial Reporting Taxation |
| 7. | Dr. John C. Onwuchekwa | Tenure | Corporate Reporting Executorship and Bankruptcy |
| 8. | Dr. Baratuaipre J. Robert | Tenure | Financial Accounting Corporate Governance |
| 9. | Mr. Erorogha A. Yikaregbogha | Tenure | |
| 10. | Dr. Emmanuel O. Korolo | Tenure | Corporate Reporting Management Accounting |
| 11. | Dr. (Mrs.) Akuboere S. Korolo | Tenure | Management Accounting Oil and Gas Accounting |
| 12. | Mr. Pereowei A. Gboriyo | Tenure | Cost Accounting Financial Accounting |
| 13. | Dr. Oaladiza Princess Abah-Marcus | Tenure | Accounting Ethics Forensic Accounting |
| 14. | Miss Joy Ochuole Odey | Tenure | Public Sector Accounting Auditing and Investigation |
| 15. | Ms. Opuirobo Faith Edward | Tenure | Accounting information systems, Auditing, Management Accounting |
| 16. | Mr. Duenize Freeborn MOSO | Tenure | Financial Reporting and Taxation |
| 17. | Prof. Meshach S. Ifurueze | Adjunct | Cost Accounting Management Accounting |
| 18. | Dr. Gospel Chukwu | Adjunct | Financial Accounting Corporate Reporting |