Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

I am Principal Lecturer in Accounting and Finance. I teach Accounting, Finance, and Business modules in undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and mentor PhD candidates. My current research interest includes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and performance of financial institutions, Application of SDGs in Accounting Curriculum, Access to finance, Corporate Governance, and Artificial Intelligence and financial Inclusion. I am passionate about bridging theory and practise, supporting student development, mentoring colleagues, and advancing innovative approaches in teaching and learning.

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Qualifications

• PhD in Finance and Business Management for “SME Decision-making in Using Bank Loans: Applying an Adapted Model with Attitudinal Variables of the Theory of Planned Behaviour in Nigeria” - University of Bedfordshire
• MSc Finance and Business Management - University of Bedfordshire
• BSc Banking and Finance - Eastern Mediterranean University

Teaching Expertise

• Corporate Finance
• Business Finance
• Strategic Finance
• Financial Markets and Portfolio Management
• Financial Management
• Financial Regulation and Fraud Management
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance

Research Interests

• Artificial Intelligence and performance of financial institutions
• Modern slavering inspired extreme work practises in Accounting and Finance
• Application of SDGs themes within UK higher education
• Financial Inclusion
• Capital Structure
• Access to Finance

Publications

• Win, S., Chhatbar, M., Parajuli, M.A. and Clement, S., 2024. Accounting professionals’ legitimacy maintenance of modern slavery inspired extreme work practices in an emerging economy. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 35(10), pp.1909-1941.
• Clement, S., 2019. SME decision making in using bank loans: applying an adapted model with attitudinal variables of the theory of planned behaviour in Nigeria.
• Oluwajana, D., Adeshola, I. and Clement, S., 2021. Does the use of a web-based collaborative platform reduce cognitive load and influence project-based student engagement?. Current Psychology, pp.1-14.

Contact Details

E: seyefar.clement@beds.ac.uk