DELSU Announces 109th Inaugral Lecture

The Management of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Nigeria has announced her 109th edition of its prestigious inaugural lecture series.

The lecture, entitled "Income Smoothed, Earnings Managed, and Financial Disclosure Quality Damaged: The Primal Paradox of Aggressive Accounting," will delve into the controversial practices in the financial reporting sector.

The event, chaired by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Andy O. Egwunyenga, will take place as follows;

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM

Venue: 750 Lecture Theatre A, Site III, on the Abraka campus. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 10:30 AM to be seated ahead of the event.

The lecture will be delivered by Professor Augustine Oke Okolie, an expert in Accounting and Financial Reporting. Prof. Okolie, a distinguished academic with qualifications including a B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc., Ph.D., and Advanced Diploma from renowned institutions, will bring his extensive expertise to the topic, exploring the impact of earnings management on financial disclosures.

This event promises to offer key insights into aggressive accounting practices and their broader implications for the financial sector. It will be of interest to professionals in accounting, finance, and corporate governance, as well as students and academics.

The Registrar, Mrs. R. U. Ufofio, confirmed that all preparations have been finalized for a seamless event under the coordination of Prof. Enajite Ojaruega, Chairman of Ceremonials. 

For further details or to RSVP, participants are encouraged to reach out to the university's ceremonial office.