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:

  1. Training students to be self-reliant in the field of accounting, auditing and taxation
  2. Producing students who are adequately prepared for postgraduate work
  3. Producing accountants who can readily impact their knowledge to students at lower levels of education
  4. Developing self-confidence in handling problems associated with accounting function with minimal supervision.
  5. 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.

Ms. Princess O. Abah-Marcus

Tenure

Accounting Ethics

Forensic Accounting

14.

Ms. Joy Odey Ochuole

Tenure

Public Sector Accounting

Auditing and Investigation

15.

Prof. Meshach S. Ifurueze

Adjunct

Cost Accounting Management Accounting

16.

Dr. Gospel Chukwu

Adjunct

Financial Accounting Corporate Reporting