Issahaku Salifu
Research is an investigation, the outcomes of which help to solve practical societal problems. Research also uncovers or confirms theoretical exposition to a phenomenon. In this regard, Issahaku is motivated by his current research project, as the outcome will help contribute to society and boost economic development in his country and by extension the rest of the world.
Issahaku's current Ph.D. research project is:
Corporate governance practice and microfinance institutional performance in Ghana.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate governance
- Corporate and Financial Reporting
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
- Microfinance
- Audit and Assurance
- Financial Management
Qualifications
- DBA in Finance
- MSC in Accounting and Finance
- BA in Accounting and Finance
Memberships
- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA [G])
Research
Corporate governance practice and microfinance institutional performance in Ghana
Amaning, N., Kuranchie, A., Salifu, I. and Ntoah-Boadi, S. (2021) Qualitative analysis on accounting ethics education for bachelor students. Int. J. Critical Accounting, 12(2), pp. 156 – 177.
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJCA.2021.115471
Under Review
Salifu et al. (2020) Factors influencing the effectiveness of internal audit function in public sector organisations in Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, Ghana. African Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance
Postgraduate Supervision
- Impact of External Audit on Accountability and Transparency in Public Institutions in Ghana: A study of Kintampo North Municipality- Tahiru Yamusah - PG7022916 - November 2018
- Assessing the Effectiveness of Internal Control Systems in the Tamale Teaching Hospital - January 2019
- Corporate Governance on the Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Ghana - Mashood Allahu-Deen (PG4687218)- September 2019
- Assessing Accounting Practices on the Performance of SMEs in Upper East Region: Case Study of Bolgatanga Municipality - September 2019
- Assessment of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Internal Control Systems at the Tamale Technical University - Baba Sherif Bala JUNE 2018
- Effects of Internal Control System on the Financial Performance of Selected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Northern Region of Ghana - JOHN NAAH DOMONUURI - (PG 1275317)
- An Assessment of the Impact of Internal Controls on Financial Performance of Banks in the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly- Prince Agyei - November 2019
- The Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Accounting Systems in second cycle institutions of the Ghana Education Service in the Tamale Metropolis - LARTEY HENRY
- (SB/DAC/17/0146) – June 2019
- The influence of financial management on the administration of senior high Schools in the Upper East Region of Ghana - Gwintera Francis
- The Impact of Financial Management System on Sustainability of Small Towns Water Supply Scheme in Karaga District Assembly - Patrick Kofi Kwenin December 2017
- Effect of budgeting on planning and controlling on firm performance. Study at Metro Mass Transit LTD.- Nafisa Mahama
Publications
Salifu, I. (2020) The Influence of geographical Coverage on the Microfinance Sustainability and Outreach in Northern Ghana, International Journal of Economics and Finance, 12( 2), pp. 82-93.
Salifu, I. and Ayeboafo, B. (2019) Relationship between financial regulation and microfinance institutions sustainability and outreach in northern Ghana. European Journal of Business and Management, 11(25), pp. 97 112.https://doi.org/10.7176/EJBM/
Salifu, I., Mahama, M., and Dawuni, M. (2019) Evaluation of factors influencing the sustainability and outreach of microfinance institutions in northern Ghana. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 10(16), pp. 141 – 155. https://doi.org/10.7176/RJFA/10-16-16
Salifu, I. (2018) The assessment of financially distress projects: Major signs, sources and restructuring. European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research, 6(5), pp. 1-12. https://www.eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Assessment-of-Financially-Distress-Projects-Major-Signs-Sources-and-Restructuring.pdf
Salifu, I. (2018) The role of over –the Counter derivatives in global financial crisis and corporate failures in recent times and its regulatory impacts. European Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research, 6(8), pp.53-76. https://documents.pub/download/the-role-of-over-the-counter-otc-dipped-though-during-the-financial-crisis
Mahama, M. and Salifu, I. (2015) The Ghanaian worker and personal income tax reliefs: where did we stray? ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Ghana: 10(1), pp. 1-27. https://catalog.ihsn.org/index.php/citations/31792
Salifu, I. and Mahama, M. (2015). The evaluation of evidence of the audit expectation gap in Ghana. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 6(24), pp. 20-30.https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/234631208.pdf
Salifu, I. and Mahama, M. (2014) The Assessment of IFRS/IAS Delivery in Ghana: The Case of the Polytechnics. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Ghana: 8(1), pp. 1-18. https://journals.adrri.org/index.php/adrrijass/article/view/101
Work With Industry
Private consultant in accounts preparation for small businesses, audit, and business planning for small firms.