| Title | Introduction |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.4102/aosis.2025.BK497.00 |
| Landing page | https://books.aosis.co.za/index.php/ob/catalog/book/497 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Martha Matashu, Lilian I Nwosu & Calvin Mahlaule (eds.). Licensee: AOSIS (Pty) Ltd. The moral rights of the editors and authors have been asserted. |
| Publisher | AOSIS |
| Published on | 2025-09-15 |
| Print length | 2 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
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Martha Matashu is an associate professor and director at the School of Commerce and Social Studies Education in the Faculty of Education at NWU, South Africa. She holds a PhD in Corporate Governance, an MBA, a BCom (Hons), a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a PGCE and a certificate from the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI). She is an interdisciplinary researcher whose interests focus on human capital, capabilities, finance, economic development, education economics and law. As an academic scholar and researcher, she has published several as both a keynote and guest speaker. Additionally, she is a co-editor of books and an author of book chapters. She has supervised several PhD and MA degrees to completion and serves as an external examiner for numerous postgraduate theses and dissertations, as well as an external moderator for many universities. Matashu has been a member of several committees within the university, which has broadened her understanding of higher education governance and leadership. She has work experience as an accountant, teacher and lecturer in Accounting, Finance and various other commerce-related subjects. Her expertise includes external programme evaluation and the design and development of academic programmes. She has completed several accredited Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDP SETA) courses and attended numerous professional development workshops and training sessions. She also holds a Management Executive Education Certificate in Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States of America (USA). She is one of the founding and executive committee members of the South African Association of Commerce Education (SAACE).
Lilian Ifunanya Nwosu is an associate professor in Accountancy at NWU, South Africa. Her research interests include accountancy, instructional leadership and management, school governing bodies, curriculum studies and Accounting education. She earned a Diploma in Accounting Education from the Federal College of Education in Nigeria and holds several degrees from NWU: a BCom, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and an Honours degree in Educational Management. Additionally, she has an Honours degree in Financial Accounting from Unisa and an MPhil in Accounting Sciences from Unisa, as well as an MA in Education Management with a specialisation in Accounting Education from NWU. She obtained her PhD in Educational Management and Leadership, majoring in Accounting Education, from NWU. She is an accredited assessor and moderator, a member of SAIPA and a tax practitioner. Nwosu has published approximately 36 research papers, including articles, book chapters and conference proceedings. She serves on the Scientific Committee, Ethics Committee and Higher Degrees Committee at NWU. She has collaborated with internal and local partners on writing and publishing research projects. Her research and teaching experience contributed to her receiving the Faculty Teaching Award in 2023 in the field of Accounting Sciences at the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, NWU. She expresses gratitude to God for the academic achievements she has made throughout her career.
Calvin Mahlaule is the deputy director of the School of Accounting Sciences, which is part of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at North-West University (NWU), South Africa. As Deputy Director, he played a key role in introducing the postgraduate programme: a Master’s (MA) degree in Accountancy. Before joining academia, he served in various strategic roles within both the public and private sectors. He has contributed to teaching and learning, scientific and higher education committees. He earned a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Accountancy from NWU, with expertise in South African and international tax, transfer pricing and Accounting education. Mahlaule has presented his research findings at various conferences and served as a programme leader in financial accounting prior to his current role as deputy director. He is strategic in his leadership approach and has published numerous articles in accountancy education while engaging in various national and international collaborations. Self-driven and ambitious in his vision, Mahlaule is committed to ensuring that the school maintains a research-oriented focus to achieve the required research output.