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Background
Dr. Matthias Nnadi is a distinguished accounting and finance professional whose expertise bridges academia, industry, and executive education with an exceptional academic foundation, holding a PhD in Accounting & Finance, an MBA in Finance, an MSc in Business Education, a bachelor’s (BSc) degree specialising in Accounting, and an LLB in Law. He brings a rare blend of financial, legal, and strategic insight to his work.
A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a member of multiple professional accounting bodies, Matthias has built a reputation as a thought leader in financial reporting, international standards, and corporate finance. His research is internationally recognised, focusing on accounting practices in emerging economies and the real-world relevance of international accounting standards in developing markets. He also explores the role of accounting in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Alongside his academic achievements, Matthias has extensive industry experience, including serving as a budget manager for a multinational organisation. He has advised and trained corporates, government agencies, and financial professionals on the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), as well as on effective budgetary management.
He has designed and delivered executive education programmes in IFRS and IPSAS, equipping organisations with the knowledge and tools to prepare compliant and reliable financial statements. Prestigious awards, including a Chartered Institute of Taxation grant and Seedcorn research funding, have supported his work.
Whether through research, teaching, or professional training, Matthias combines academic rigour with practical insight, empowering organisations and individuals to excel in today’s complex financial environment.
Research opportunities
Dr. Matthias Nnadi’s research lies at the intersection of accounting, finance, and economic development, with a strong focus on the application and impact of accounting standards in emerging markets. He critically examines the relevance and suitability of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in developing economies, exploring whether global standards adequately reflect the unique institutional, cultural, and regulatory environments of these contexts. His work also examines how accounting practices impact broader financial decision-making, particularly in areas such as corporate mergers and acquisitions, where transparency and valuation play a crucial role. By bridging theory with practice, his research contributes to a deeper understanding of how accounting can foster financial stability, investor confidence, and sustainable growth in less developed markets. Supported by grants such as the Chartered Institute of Taxation award and Seedcorn funding, his scholarship continues to shape debates on global accounting harmonisation and its local implications
Current activities
Dr Nnadi is a senior lecturer in accounting. He has developed a teaching and assessment model in accounting - Individualised Accounting Technique (IAQ), for the assessment of students in large accounting classes which is widely used in some Business Schools. Some of his works have been published in international accounting journals, and he serves as reviewer for several accounting journals. Matthias is a member of the editorial board of Journal of Bonds and Derivatives.
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Confidence J, Nnadi M & McBride K. (2025). The impact of financial currency warfare in civil war duration and severity: the case of the Nigerian-Biafran War. Accounting History, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print)
- Nnadi M, Keskudee A & Amaewhule W. (2023). IFRS 9 and earnings management: the case of European commercial banks. International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 31(3)
- Weston P & Nnadi M. (2021). Evaluation of strategic and financial variables of corporate sustainability and ESG policies on corporate finance performance. Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, 13(2)
- Choudhry T, Dissanaike G, Jayasekera R, Kang W-Y & Nnadi M. (2021). Loss sensitive investors and positively biased analysts in Hong Kong stock market. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting, 57(4)
- Nnadi M. (2021). Covid leaves a scar in Africa. Accounting and Business, 21-Nov
- Nnadi M, Surichamorn V, Jayasekera R & Belghitar Y. (2021). Empirical analysis of debt maturity, cash holdings and firm investment in developing economies. International Journal of Finance & Economics, 27(3)
- Nnadi M, Volokitina E & Aghanya D. (2020). The effect of government involvement and payment method on merger and acquisition performance: the case of China. International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance, 11(3)
- Tanna S, Yousef I & Nnadi M. (2020). Probability of mergers and acquisitions deal failure. Journal of Financial Economic Policy, 13(1)
- Nnadi M, Volokitina E & Aghanya D. (2019). The effect of government involvement and payment method on merger and acquisition performance: the case of China. International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance, 11(3)
- Rubanov D & Nnadi M. (2018). The impact of international financial reporting standards on fund performance. Accounting Research Journal, 31(1)
- Nnadi MA & Nwobu OA. (2017). The impact of international financial reporting standards adoption and banking reforms on earnings management: evidence from Nigerian banks. African J. of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, 5(3)
- Nnadi MA & Tanna S. (2017). Accounting analyses of momentum and contrarian strategies in emerging markets. Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics, 26(4)
- Nnadi MA & Tanna S. (2016). Are serial acquirers good targets for acquisition? An accounting perspective. International Journal of Bonds and Derivatives, 2(4)
- Nnadi M & Aghanya D. (2015). Evaluation of merger premium and firm performance in Europe. International Journal of Banking, Accounting and Finance, 9(2)
- Nnadi M & Soobaroyen T. (2015). International financial reporting standards and foreign direct investment: The case of Africa. Advances in Accounting, 31(2)
- Nnadi M. (2015). Stock market reaction, financial reporting quality and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) convergence of listed firms in China. Global Business and Economics Review, 17(4)
- Nnadi M, Omoteso K & Yu Y. (2015). Does Regulatory Environment affect Earnings Management in Transitional Economies? An Empirical Examination of the Financial Reporting Quality of Cross-Listed Firms of China and Hong Kong. International Finance Review, 16
- Nnadi MA & Tanna S. (2014). Post-acquisition profitability of banks: a comparison of domestic and cross-border acquisitions in the European Union. Global Business and Economics Review, 16(3)
- Nnadi M & Rosser M. (2014). The ‘Individualised Accounting Questions’ Technique: Using Excel to Generate Quantitative Exercises for Large Classes with Unique Individual Answers. Accounting Education, 23(3)
- Nnadi M & Tanna S. (2013). Analysis of cross‐border and domestic mega‐M&As of European commercial banks. Managerial Finance, 39(9)
- Nnadi M, Wogboroma N & Kabel B. (2013). Determinants of dividend policy: Evidence from listed firms in the African stock exchanges. Panoeconomicus, 60(6)
- Tanna S, Pasiouras F & Nnadi M. (2011). The Effect of Board Size and Composition on the Efficiency of UK Banks. International Journal of the Economics of Business, 18(3)
- Kiabel BD, Agundu PUC & Nnadi MA. (2011). Corporate budgetary control in Nigeria's oil- driven economy: Survey of government owned business Investments. European Journal of Economics Finance and Administrative Sciences
- Nwokocha PI, Akpomi ME & Nnadi MA. (2008). Classroom goal structure and students' cognitive performance. European Journal of Scientific Research, 19(4)