Our interactive live sessions are conducted via Zoom, providing you with a dynamic and engaging learning experience from anywhere in the world. Interactive tools such as discussion forums, polls, and breakout rooms for group activities will all be used. Miss a session? No problem! Many of our sessions will be recorded and made available to all enrolled participants.
Week 1: Foundations of Accounting and Global Development
Module One
Governance and Accountability in Global Development
Delivered by Professor Shahzad Uddin
Date: 8 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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The interplay between governance, accountability, and development goals.
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How accounting drives transparency in public and private institutions.
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Accountability challenges in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Learning outcome: Participants will learn to design and critique accountability frameworks suited for global development contexts.
Module 2
Sustainability Accounting
Delivered by Dr. Bedanand Upadhaya
Date: 11 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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The role of accounting in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR), social and environmental accounting.
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Circular economy and responsible supply chains.
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Sustainability accounting and reporting
Learning outcome: Participants will gain insights on the importance of CSR, SDGs and sustainability accounting and reporting.
Week 2: Sector-Specific Accounting Practices
Module 3
Extractive Industries Accounting
Delivered by Professor Henry Agyei-Boapeah
Date: 15 September 2025 I Teaching Hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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Revenue and earnings management in resource-rich countries.
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The role of accounting in preventing resource mismanagement and corruption.
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Practical tools like the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and the governance architecture that can be employed for efficient use of resources.
Learning outcome: Participants will understand the accountability mechanisms and challenges in resource extraction and management.
Module 4
Microfinance and Development
Delivered by Professor Thankom Arun
Date: 17 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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The financial structure of microfinance institutions (MFIs).
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Measuring impact and financial sustainability of MFIs.
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Accountability challenges in lending to underprivileged communities.
Learning Outcome: Participants will gain practical knowledge of accounting tools to enhance transparency and impact in microfinance.
Module 5
Public Sector Accountability
Delivered by Dr. Junaid Ashraf
Date: 18 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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Budgeting and financial reporting in public institutions.
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Evaluating accountability in public service delivery.
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Case studies on governance reforms in non-Western countries.
Learning Outcome: Participants will learn to assess and improve financial accountability in public institutions.
Week 3: Advanced Topics and Applications
Module 6
Accounting in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Delivered by Dr. Ricardo Malagueno De Santana
Date: 22 September 2025 I Teaching hours: 9am -12pm (BST)
Key topics:
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Exploring Artificial intelligence applications.
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Python for data analytics.
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Risks and ethical considerations in technological adoption.
Learning outcome: Participants will explore how technology can enhance transparency and efficiency in accounting practices.