Sewornu Kobla Afadzinu
Biographic Data
| ID | 6955668 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sewornu Kobla Afadzinu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sewornu Kobla |
| FAMILY NAME | Afadzinu |
| SIGNATURE | AFADZINU S K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Szeged |
| ORCID | 0009-0005-5496-896X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Appointing the auditor-general
Purpose This study examines how political influence over the appointment of the Auditor-General (AG) in Ghana can undermine audit transparency, institutional independence and public trust in fiscal accountability. It investigates how executive control undermines the objectivity and effectiveness of the Ghana Audit Service (GAS) and proposes actionable reform strategies to reinforce audit integrity in emerging democracies. Design/methodology/appro…
Some correlations between interest and willingness to pay
This article delves into the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, particularly focusing on its inception marked by the collapse of the mortgage market, which cascaded into the bankruptcy of numerous banks. The crisis stemmed from volatile real estate prices, leading to loans being issued to borrowers without sufficient collateral, exacerbating insolvency. In Hungary, the situation was exacerbated as most housing loans were denominated in Swiss fr…
Challenges and Strategies for Strengthening the Link Between Public Audit and Industrial Policy in Ghana
This study explores the integration of public audit within Ghana’s industrial policy framework, focusing on the challenges faced by the Ghana Audit Service (GAS) in influencing policy effectiveness and accountability. Drawing on governance and accountability theory, resource dependence theory, inter-organizational coordination theory, and policy feedback theory, the study examines the institutional, resource-based, and procedural factors that aff…
Public Audit and Its Role in Enhancing Industrial Policy Innovation in Ghana
Objective: This study explores the role of public audits in enhancing industrial policy innovation in Ghana. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in agency theory to understand the principal-agent relationship between auditors and policymakers, highlighting the need for audits to go beyond mere compliance to foster dynamic governance. Additionally, innovation systems theory, is utilized to grasp the systemic interactions among various …
The impact of technological innovations on audit transparency, objectivity, and assurance in the digital era
This study explores the impact of technological innovations on audit transparency, objectivity, and assurance. The study employs a systematic literature review methodology, analyzing a wide range of scholarly articles, research papers, and reports to synthesize the findings. The methodology involved identifying keywords, conducting comprehensive searches in academic databases, and evaluating the selected literature. The study identifies key theme…
Navigating Ghana’s monetary policy evolution and the potential of central bank digital currencies
This study investigates the evolution of monetary policy in Ghana and explores the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), specifically the e-Cedi, as a tool to enhance financial inclusion and modernize the country’s financial system. Ghana’s monetary policy framework has undergone significant transformations since the establishment of the Bank of Ghana in 1957, with notable achievements in stabilizing the economy and managing infla…
Exploring the challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector
This study investigates the multifaceted challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector over an eighteen months period, aiming to enhance governance and accountability. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study involved semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including officials from the Ghana Audit Service, government ministries, and civil society organizations. The findings r…
EU sustainable finance framework
Our study focusses on the sustainable finance framework of the European Union. Given that the concept, target system and practical implementation of sustainability have become one of the top priorities, we consider it important to present in an understandable and simple form what activities and regulations have been created in this regard within the scope of the European Union’s common policy. Starting from the concept of sustainability, we analy…
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Public Audit and Its Role in Enhancing Industrial Policy Innovation in Ghana
Objective: This study explores the role of public audits in enhancing industrial policy innovation in Ghana. Theoretical Framework: The research is grounded in agency theory to understand the principal-agent relationship between auditors and policymakers, highlighting the need for audits to go beyond mere compliance to foster dynamic governance. Additionally, innovation systems theory, is utilized to grasp the systemic interactions among various …
The impact of technological innovations on audit transparency, objectivity, and assurance in the digital era
This study explores the impact of technological innovations on audit transparency, objectivity, and assurance. The study employs a systematic literature review methodology, analyzing a wide range of scholarly articles, research papers, and reports to synthesize the findings. The methodology involved identifying keywords, conducting comprehensive searches in academic databases, and evaluating the selected literature. The study identifies key theme…
Navigating Ghana’s monetary policy evolution and the potential of central bank digital currencies
This study investigates the evolution of monetary policy in Ghana and explores the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), specifically the e-Cedi, as a tool to enhance financial inclusion and modernize the country’s financial system. Ghana’s monetary policy framework has undergone significant transformations since the establishment of the Bank of Ghana in 1957, with notable achievements in stabilizing the economy and managing infla…
Exploring the challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector
This study investigates the multifaceted challenges and barriers to implementing public auditor recommendations in Ghana’s public sector over an eighteen months period, aiming to enhance governance and accountability. Utilizing a qualitative research approach, the study involved semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, including officials from the Ghana Audit Service, government ministries, and civil society organizations. The findings r…
EU sustainable finance framework
Our study focusses on the sustainable finance framework of the European Union. Given that the concept, target system and practical implementation of sustainability have become one of the top priorities, we consider it important to present in an understandable and simple form what activities and regulations have been created in this regard within the scope of the European Union’s common policy. Starting from the concept of sustainability, we analy…
Some correlations between interest and willingness to pay
This article delves into the causes of the 2008 financial crisis, particularly focusing on its inception marked by the collapse of the mortgage market, which cascaded into the bankruptcy of numerous banks. The crisis stemmed from volatile real estate prices, leading to loans being issued to borrowers without sufficient collateral, exacerbating insolvency. In Hungary, the situation was exacerbated as most housing loans were denominated in Swiss fr…
Challenges and Strategies for Strengthening the Link Between Public Audit and Industrial Policy in Ghana
This study explores the integration of public audit within Ghana’s industrial policy framework, focusing on the challenges faced by the Ghana Audit Service (GAS) in influencing policy effectiveness and accountability. Drawing on governance and accountability theory, resource dependence theory, inter-organizational coordination theory, and policy feedback theory, the study examines the institutional, resource-based, and procedural factors that aff…
Appointing the auditor-general
Purpose This study examines how political influence over the appointment of the Auditor-General (AG) in Ghana can undermine audit transparency, institutional independence and public trust in fiscal accountability. It investigates how executive control undermines the objectivity and effectiveness of the Ghana Audit Service (GAS) and proposes actionable reform strategies to reinforce audit integrity in emerging democracies. Design/methodology/appro…
Business (7 works) · Audit (5 works) · Accounting (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economic Theory and Policy (2 works) · Financial system (2 works) · Information technology audit (2 works) · Joint audit (2 works)