Lecturer
BA, Double Degree Accounting, Finance and Mathematic – USP
MA, Master of Accounting and Financial Management – La Trobe (Australia)
PhD, Accounting – University of Otago (New Zealand)
Tel +64 3 479 9072
Office 4.08
Email iki.uele@otago.ac.nz
Background
Iki Mafi Uele holds an impressive academic and professional background. With a PhD in Accounting University of Otago, Uele's journey began with a BA Double Degree in Accounting, Finance, and Mathematics from the University of the South Pacific, followed by an MA in Accounting and Financial Management from La Trobe University Australia.
Uele's career includes roles as a teacher and lecturer in Tonga, a program and training manager, and curriculum leader. Uele's experience spans various countries, including Tonga, Tokelau, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. Notably, Uele has received distinctions and scholarships, such as Cambridge Scholarship and Otago Pacific PhD Scholarship Award, and has a track record of successful research grant applications.
In the academic realm, Uele has made significant contributions, both in teaching and research. Uele's teaching activities primarily focus BSNS115 and ACCT 222 Cost and Management Accounting, where they have innovatively established clinic sessions to assist students in grasping challenging concepts. Outside of academia, Uele has held significant leadership positions within departments and has contributed to the community serving on the Board of Trustees for the Pacific Trust Otago.
Research interests
- Audit independence and quality
- Accountability of hybrid organisations
- Publicness of financial reports
- Accountability and transparency
- Impressive or cosmetic accounting
- Indigenous accounting research methods
- Pacific accounting
- Ocean accounting