Dr Eric Boahen

Eric is a Chartered Accountant and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA, UK). He completed his PhD from the University of Sussex, UK. Prior to his doctoral studies, Eric obtained MBA and MSc degrees from the University of Hull, UK and Henley Business School, UK, respectively. Eric also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Greenwich, UK. He obtained his BSc in Accounting from the University of Ghana Business School. He is a Senior Fellow Member of the Higher Education Authority (SFHEA) in the UK. Eric is also a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE).

For 10 years, Eric was the Course Director of the BSc Accounting and Finance course at UEL. A dynamic course with accreditation from six professional bodies, the course attracts both international and home students. Prior to joining the University of East London, Eric held the position of Curriculum Director in a Further Education institution, worked as a Risk Manager in a reputable financial institution and was an Audit Senior with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He serves on a number of committees. Eric is actively seeking to supervise suitable PhD students in accounting and finance. Eric speaks at conferences on issues related to modern slavery, earnings management, financial reporting, corporate governance, religion and culture.