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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile

Dr. Rafiyat Bosede Abiloro

Lecturer II

Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Science

Area of Specialization: Financial Reporting, Public sector Accounting & Auditing

Biography

Dr(Mrs.) Abiloro Rafiyat Bosede is a Lecturer II in the Department of Accounting at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. She bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Accounting at Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, having previously obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting from the same institution. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting from Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. Dr(Mrs.) Abiloro began her career at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti as a Higher Executive Officer (Accounts), progressing through the ranks to Senior Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer before transitioning into academia as a lecturer. During her administrative career, she was responsible for payment voucher preparation and control, students' revenue verification, financial record management, and other accounting responsibilities that strengthened her practical expertise in public sector financial management. Her research interests focus on public sector accounting, capital budgeting, financial reporting, corporate finance, digital transformation in accounting, taxation, corporate governance, and financial performance. She has contributed significantly to scholarly literature through numerous publications in reputable national and international journals. Dr(Mrs.) Abiloro has participated in several professional capacity-building programmes, including training on the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and university administrative workshops. She is also an ICAN student member, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional development. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, Dr(Mrs.) Abiloro is passionate about knowledge dissemination, academic excellence, and mentoring future accounting professionals. Her commitment to scholarship, integrity, and service continues to contribute to the advancement of accounting education and research in Nigeria.

Research Interests

Her research has explored contemporary issues such as capital structure, IFRS disclosure, corporate social responsibility, digital transformation, cash flow management, tax education, public finance, and accounting for national development

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
PhD in AccountingEkiti State University Ado Ekiti. Ekiti State2025
Msc AccountingEkiti State University Ado Ekiti. Ekiti State2019
BSc AccountingJoseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji, Osun State2016

Professional Qualification

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Scholarship

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Membership of Professional Bodies

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Paper Presentation - Local

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Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

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Postgraduate M.Phil Supervision

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Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

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Undergraduate Project Supervision

Shorunke Omotolani Β· 2025/2026

Effect of audit quality on financial performance of Nigeria listed manufacturing companies

Jimoh Moyinoluwa Adeola Β· 2024

Effect of fraud on profitability of dposity money banks in Nigeria

Oguntoye Mary Abiodun Β· 2022

Impact of financial information on profitability of business organization in Nigeria

Course Teaching

Acc 404 Β· 2025/2026/Second semster

Auditing

Acc306 Β· 2025/2026/second semester

Taxation

Acc 310 Β· 2025/2026/Second semster

Public Sector Accounting

Acc 202 Β· 2025/2026/Second semester

Financial Reporting

Ent 312 Β· 2025/2026/Second semester

Venture Creation

Professional Skill

Lecturing

Selected Publications

The effect of corporate governance on the financial reporting quality of listed consumer goods firm in Nigeriace and the transformation of Forensic Auditing practices in Nigeria

Authors: β€’ Abiloro,Abiloro Rafiyat Bosede, Theresa Omolade Bamisaye, Omowumi Olanike OSHATIMI, Kayode Peter Abiloro, Adewumi pelumi, R Bosede,Debo-Ajagunna, A.A, Olusola Daniel Apalowo, Akinsete Temitope

. InternFudma Journal of accounting and finance research (FUJAFR) Vol.4 No1 (2026). Federal University Dutsin-Maational Journal Research Publication Analysis 2026 Volume 02 Issue 06 β€’ 2026

Open publication

Exploring the role of professional accountant in enhancing public value through financial transparency and accountability in the Nigerian public sector

Authors: Solomon Olurotimi Awe, Bosede Rafiyat Abiloro, Azeez Abiola Oyebanji (2025).

Acta Universitatis Daanubius 21(3), β€’ 2025

Open publication

Nexus between Digital Transformation and Cost Management in Nigerian Manufacturing Companies

Authors: Rafiyat Bosede Abiloro, Gideon Tayo Akinleye ,Dinatu Nna Alabadan, Ruth Bosede Adesodun, Adekunle Adegboyega Alabi

Acta University Danubis. Economica, 20 (6), 36-60,2024 β€’ 2024

Open publication

Investing Cashflow management and performance of quoted Firms in Nigeria

Authors: Theresa Omolade Bamisaye, Rafiyat Bosede Abiloro, Adetayo Adekunle Ajayi, Toyosi Ruth Akinradewo

FUOYE Journal of Accounting and management 7 (2) β€’ 2024

Open publication

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