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Dr Nafiz Fahad MaS, PhD

Lecturer

School of Accountancy

Nafiz Fahad began his academic career at Massey University in 2022, where he primarily taught core financial accounting courses in the undergraduate programme. To meet the industry demands on analytical skills among the accounts, he designed and coordinated the first data analytics course for accounting students, using leading analytics software applications and providing hands-on training and project supervision. His research interests are social media, financial accounting, and financial markets. 

Nafiz completed his PhD in Accounting from Auckland University of Technology in September 2023, focusing on the textual complexity in nonperiodic disclosures and how social media can facilitate investors in processing such information. His doctoral research findings were presented at several international conferences. He also has experience as a casual lecturer, teaching assistant, and research assistant at AUT, as well as a full-time faculty member at various universities in Bangladesh. 

Nafiz Fahad began his academic career at Massey University in 2022, where he primarily taught core financial accounting courses in the undergraduate programme. To meet the industry demands on analytical skills among the accounts, he designed and coordinated the first data analytics course for accounting students, using leading analytics software applications and providing hands-on training and project supervision. His research interests are social media, financial accounting, and financial markets. 

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Contact details

  • Ph: +6469516068
    Location: BSC2.19, Business Studies West
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Finance with distinction - University of Strathclyde (2016)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Auckland University of Technology (2023)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Financial Accounting, Social Media and Financial Market

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Accounting, Auditing and Accountability (150100): Banking, Finance and Investment (150200): Business and Management (150300): Business Information Systems (150302): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000): Finance (150201): Financial Accounting (150103)

Research Outputs

Journal

Fahad, N., & Scott, T. (2022). The Impact of Lessee and Lessor Accounting in Local Councils. Australian Accounting Review. 32(3), 388-395 Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/18352561
[Journal article]Authored by: Fahad, N.
Fahad, N., & Scott, T. (2022). The Effect of Capitalising Operating Leases On Charities. Australian Accounting Review. 32(1), 141-148 Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/18352561
[Journal article]Authored by: Fahad, N.
Fahad, N., Ma, N., & Scott, T. (2020). The consequences of discount rate selection for defined benefit liabilities. Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics. 16(1), Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1815566920300035
[Journal article]Authored by: Fahad, N.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 1 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Jingjing Zhang - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Determinants and Consequences of Key Audit Matters in China

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