DR. MICHAEL AYIKWEI QUARSHIE

Dr. Michael Ayikwei Quarshie is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Sciences, School of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana. He is an accounting educator and researcher with over fifteen years of experience in the educational sector, encompassing teaching, research, curriculum development, and academic service.

Dr. Quarshie holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting Education, a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) Social Sciences (Accounting and Management) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His academic background provides a strong foundation in accounting, financial management, accounting education, and business studies. He is committed to advancing accounting scholarship, strengthening professional competencies, and promoting the application of accounting and business knowledge to contemporary organisational and societal challenges.

His research interests span Sustainability Accounting, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Accounting Education, Taxation and Tax Transparency, Digital Transformation in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). His research also examines entrepreneurship development, SME performance and sustainability, innovation, enterprise resilience, and the role of financial and institutional factors in business growth, particularly in emerging African economies.

As a Senior Lecturer, Dr. Quarshie contributes to teaching, learning, curriculum development, and scholarly research in accounting, entrepreneurship, and business management. His teaching approach seeks to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications, equipping students with the analytical, entrepreneurial, professional, and digital competencies required in a changing business environment. His research emphasises empirical investigation, methodological rigour, and the generation of evidence to inform educational practice, business decision-making, and public policy.

Dr. Quarshie is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Ghana. He is also a member of the Sustainable Education and Development Research Conference. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, he received the Overall Best Researcher Award at the 13th Sustainable Education and Development Research Conference. Through his academic and professional engagements, Dr. Quarshie seeks to advance accounting education, promote sustainable and accountable business practices, and contribute to entrepreneurship development and SME sustainability in Ghana and across Africa. He is particularly interested in interdisciplinary research and academic collaborations at the intersection of accounting, sustainability, taxation, entrepreneurship, SME development, and emerging technologies.