Derrald Stice | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Derrald Stice | Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Derrald Stice, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Prof. Derrald Stice is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) since 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of North Carolina. His research interests include debt contracting, auditing, and firm innovation. Prof. Stice has published in top journals like Journal of Accounting and Economics and Journal of Business Finance and Accounting. He has taught various MBA and MAcc courses at HKU and HKUST, earning numerous teaching awards. He serves on editorial boards and is an academic trainer for Goldman Sachs. 📈🌍

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Prof. Derrald Stice holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he studied from August 2006 to May 2011. 🧠📊 His doctoral research equipped him with advanced expertise in accounting theory and financial reporting. Prior to that, he completed his B.Sc. in Accounting with a minor in Economics at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Management in Provo, Utah, from September 1999 to April 2006. 📘📈 His strong educational foundation reflects a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for business and economic analysis. 🎓💼

🎓 Teaching Experience

Prof. Derrald Stice has extensive teaching experience in financial and managerial accounting across top institutions. 📘 At the University of Hong Kong, he teaches courses such as Accounting for Business Decisions in the IMBA program, consistently earning top evaluations (e.g., 95.3/100, 94.5/100). 🌟 He also teaches Financial Accounting and Decision Making in the MBA program (97.9/100) and Advanced Managerial Decision-Making in the MAcc program (100/100). 📊 At HKUST, he taught various accounting courses at undergraduate, MSc, and MBA levels—including programs in Saudi Arabia. 🧑‍🏫 His teaching career began at UNC Chapel Hill and BYU. 📚

🏅 Honours and Awards

Prof. Derrald Stice has been consistently recognized for his outstanding teaching and academic excellence. 🌟 He was awarded the IMBA Teaching Award in 2021 by HKU-Fudan University 🎓 and received the Franklin Prize for Teaching Excellence at HKUST in 2015. 🏆 He was also named among the Best 10 Lecturers on Campus at HKUST in 2012, a testament to his engaging teaching style and impact on students. 📘 Additionally, from 2012 to 2018, he earned repeated recognition through the Dean’s Letter of Teaching Recognition at HKUST, reflecting his sustained excellence in academia. 🎖️📚

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Derrald Stice’s research primarily explores the intersection of accounting and financial decision-making. 📊 He focuses on how accounting information is used in debt contracting, examining its role in reducing information asymmetry between lenders and borrowers. 💼💵 His work also delves into auditing practices, analyzing how audit quality impacts financial transparency and investor confidence. ✅📘 Additionally, he investigates the relationship between accounting practices and firm innovation, assessing how financial reporting influences companies’ strategic innovation decisions. 💡🏢 His research contributes to a deeper understanding of the vital role accounting plays in corporate governance and economic development. 📈🔍

Publication Top Notes

  • 📘 The information role of audit opinions in debt contracting – 274 citations 📊, 2016 📅

  • 📘 The effect of bank monitoring on public bond terms – 69 citations 📊, 2019 📅

  • 📰 Stop the presses! Firm responses to newspaper closures – 39 citations 📊, 2021 📅

  • 💸 Cash flow problems can kill profitable companies – 30 citations 📊, 2017 📅

  • 🧾 Do banks care about analysts’ forecasts in loan contracts? – 26 citations 📊, 2018 📅

  • 🔍 Individual auditor quality and audit outcomes – 24 citations 📊, 2022 📅

  • ⚖️ Market response to implied debt covenant violations – 18 citations 📊, 2018 📅

  • 💡 Firm innovation and covenant tightness – 13 citations 📊, 2022 📅

  • 🧮 Teaching operating cash flow – 13 citations 📊, 2019 📅

  • 📝 Supply‐side determinants of debt covenant inclusion – 12 citations 📊, 2022 📅

Lovemore Chikazhe | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Lovemore Chikazhe | Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Dr Lovemore Chikazhe, Chinhoyi university of technology, Zimbabwe

Dr. Lovemore Chikazhe is a marketing expert with a DPhil in Marketing from Chinhoyi University of Technology (2020). He specializes in customer satisfaction, loyalty, and service quality, with a focus on higher education and business research. 🧑‍🏫 Dr. Chikazhe has 8 years of teaching experience across several institutions, including Chinhoyi University of Technology, University of Namibia, and Midlands State University. 📚 He has authored numerous publications in journals such as Cogent Business & Management and Journal of Marketing for Higher Education. 🌍 He is also an editorial reviewer for prestigious publishers like SAGE and Cogent Education. ✍️

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Academic Qualification

Dr. Lovemore Chikazhe holds a DPhil in Marketing from Chinhoyi University of Technology (2017-2020), where his thesis explored the mediating role of customer satisfaction and loyalty in the relationship between service quality and job performance, focusing on the perceptions of university graduates in Harare, Zimbabwe. He also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (2016), a Master of Science in Strategic Management (2014), and an Honours Degree in International Marketing (2010). His academic journey highlights his dedication to higher education, strategic management, and marketing research. 📊🎓

Experience

Dr. Lovemore Chikazhe has been a dedicated lecturer for over 8 years, contributing significantly to higher education. Currently a lecturer at Chinhoyi University of Technology (2019-present), he teaches at various levels, including project supervision for DPhil, MPhil, MSc, and first-degree students. He also covers courses in Strategic Marketing Management, Business Research Methods, Buyer and Consumer Behavior, and Advanced Consumer Science. Dr. Chikazhe has held part-time roles at the University of Namibia (2022-2023) and Midlands State University (2022-present), supervising DBA and DPhil students. His previous experience includes teaching at the Catholic University of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Open University. 🎓👨‍🏫📊

Editorial and Conference Contributions 

Dr. Lovemore Chikazhe is a prominent figure in business and marketing research, contributing significantly through his editorial work for prestigious publishers like SAGE and Cogent Education. His active engagement in scholarly communities is further demonstrated by his involvement in conference papers, particularly on topics such as e-learning models and supplier relationship management in Zimbabwe. These contributions reflect his dedication to advancing research and knowledge in these fields. Dr. Chikazhe’s expertise and scholarly activities make him an influential voice in the academic world. 💡📈

Research Focus

Dr. Lovemore Chikazhe’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of customer satisfaction, service quality, loyalty, and employee performance within the service sector, particularly in banking and entrepreneurship contexts in Zimbabwe. His work explores mediators and moderators influencing these relationships, such as employee training, empowerment, and motivation. Dr. Chikazhe also investigates social media impact on consumer behavior, specifically eWOM, and entrepreneurship challenges, especially concerning women’s sustainability in rural settings. His contributions extend to digital transformation in customer relationship management (CRM) in banking. 🌍📊💼💡📱

Publication Top Notes

Mediators of the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty: Evidence from the banking sector in Zimbabwe

Understanding mediators and moderators of the effect of customer satisfaction on loyalty

The effect of perceived service quality, satisfaction and loyalty on perceived job performance: perceptions of university graduates

Challenges hindering women entrepreneurship sustainability in rural livelihoods: Case of Manicaland province

Promotion of perceived service quality through employee training and empowerment: the mediating role of employee motivation and internal communication

Examining the influence of social media eWOM on consumers’ purchase intentions of commercialized indigenous fruits (IFs) products in FMCGs retailers

Socio-Economic Implications of Covid19 Pandemic to Women Entrepreneurs: A Case of the Informal Sector in Zimbabwe

Buttressing customer relationship management through digital transformation: Perspectives from Zimbabwe’s commercial banks

I Nyoman Darmayasa | Business, Management and Accounting | Excellence in Research

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I Nyoman Darmayasa | Business, Management and Accounting | Excellence in Research

Assist Prof Dr I Nyoman Darmayasa, Politeknik Negeri Bali, Indonesia

I Nyoman Darmayasa is an esteemed academic in accounting, holding degrees from Udayana University (S1, 1999-2001), Indonesia University (S2, 2007-2009), and Brawijaya University (S3, 2014-2018) 📚. He serves as a national reviewer for Perguruan Tinggi Vokasi (PTV) and international journals, such as Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence and Cogent Social Sciences 🌍. His notable awards include Best Paper at the 2024 Simposium Nasional Akuntansi Vokasi XII 🏆. Darmayasa has authored influential publications in journals like Cogent Business & Management. His research focuses on tax compliance and administration. His academic profiles are available on

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Education

I Nyoman Darmayasa completed his undergraduate studies in Accounting at Udayana University from 1999 to 2001, within the Faculty of Economic & Business. He pursued his graduate studies at Indonesia University from 2007 to 2009, specializing in Accounting under the same faculty. Nyoman further advanced his education with a postgraduate degree from Brawijaya University, where he studied from 2014 to 2018 in the Faculty of Economic & Business, again focusing on Accounting. 📚🎓 His academic journey highlights his dedication and expertise in the field of Accounting, reflecting a strong foundation and continuous growth in economic and business disciplines. 📈💼

Experience

Since 2005, expertise has been honed in various areas of accounting and taxation. Key focus areas include accounting principles 📊, auditing practices 🔍, and research methodology 📚. Emphasis has also been placed on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) 🏢, international tax 🌐, and comprehensive taxation strategies 💼. This extensive experience spans nearly two decades, ensuring a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances involved in these fields. The commitment to continuous learning and application of best practices has been integral in navigating the evolving financial landscape, providing valuable insights and solutions.

Rewards

Dr.I Nyoman Darmayasa has earned significant accolades in the field of accounting. In 2024, they received the Best Paper award at the Simposium Nasional Akuntansi Vokasi (SNAV) XII, following their 2023 Best Presenter and Best Paper awards at the same symposium. Additionally, they were recognized as the Best Presenter at the SNAV XI in 2023. Their international recognition includes the 2023 Best Paper at an International Conference. In 2022, Dr. [Name] was among the 35 Best Paper Authors for the “International and National Tax Reform” event held by the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia, and also secured the Best Paper 8 award at the 3rd National Conference on Accounting and Fraud Auditing. 📚🏆🌟

Research focus

I N Darmayasa’s research primarily revolves around tax compliance and accounting within the Indonesian context. His work explores ethical tax practices, the influence of local culture on tax consulting, and strategies for tax savings. Significant contributions include studies on e-filing, tax amnesty, and voluntary tax compliance, emphasizing the role of local wisdom and cultural paradigms in financial practices. He also examines the impact of critical perspectives on tax policies, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM). Darmayasa’s research is influential in understanding the intersection of accounting, culture, and taxation in Indonesia. 📊💼🌏

Publication top notes

Metodologi Paradigma Nusantara

The ethical practice of tax consultant based on local culture

E-filling dan Relawan Pajak dalam Meningkatkan Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi

Paradigma interpretif pada penelitian akuntansi Indonesia

Does voluntary tax compliance increase after granting tax amnesty?

Perencanaan Pajak dari Aspek Rasio Total Benchmarking, Kebijakan Akuntansi, dan Administrasi Sebagai Strategi Penghematan Pajak

Faktor Penentu Alokasi Belanja Modal dalam APBD Pemerintah Provinsi