» DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING Бэнг атындағы бизнес факультеті

Mission of the program Concentrations Offered Learning Goals and Objectives Intended Learning Outcomes Curriculum Career Opportunities Core Faculty Admission Requirements Contacts

Mission of the program

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching, and consulting in the various functional areas of business.

The main objective of the program is to strategically affect all business and economics education in Central Asia, and foster international business techniques to assist in the development of Kazakhstan economy and educational system. With a team of internationally renowned professors and researchers and extensive partnerships with some of the top business schools in the world, we are well prepared to deliver a quality Ph.D. program unrivalled in the entire region.

The Ph.D. program’s distinct academic approach is designed to enable students to excel as researchers, educators, and scholars in the future. Throughout Ph.D. Studies experience, students focus on one of four areas of study.

Concentrations Offered

The PhD Program is offered in the following fields:

Accounting and Auditing;
Finance;
Marketing;
Management.

Learning Goals and Objectives

The Ph.D. program at BCB aims at achieving the following goals:

Create scholars who can advance business theory and practice;
Develop effective business educators;
Encourage analytical thinking, critical analysis and innovative problem-solving.

In consideration of the program mission and goals the Ph.D. program has established a set of learning objectives.
Upon completion of the program the Ph.D. graduate should be capable of:

Making significant intellectual contributions to the body of knowledge in their chosen field;
Applying relevant theoretical knowledge to contemporary business problems;
Applying a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods;
Critically evaluating business research studies;
Demonstrating superior oral and written communication skills;
Gain expertise in respective areas such as management, finance and accounting.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Application of appropriate research methods (qualitative, quantitative and combined) in the field;
Critical thinking, decision making and creativity;
Theoretical knowledge of a body of literature in the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
Able to identify problems and issues in the discipline or interdisciplinary field;
Significant intellectual contribution to the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
Gaining analytical skills and expertise in the relevant discipline or interdisciplinary field;
Demonstrating oral and written communication skills;
Publication of high impact journal and conference papers in the discipline or interdisciplinary field;
Teaching skills at the Higher Education levels;
Proactive teamwork;
Cultural awareness and global impact of research in relevant area;
Social and legal responsibility and ethical values.

Curriculum

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT – 8D04104

Degree Requirements

Requirements for the Ph.D. program are as follows:

Requirements	Credits	ECTS
Educational Component	20	45
Program Foundation Requirements	12	25
Core Courses	6	10
Elective Courses	3	5
Pedagogical Internship	3	10
Program Specialization Requirements	8	20
Specialization Courses	6	10
Research Internship	2	10
Research Component	50	123
Research Work	20	53
Dissertation	30	70
Final Attestation	5	12
Total	75	180

Grade Point Average

A student must maintain a cumulative 3.33 GPA throughout the program. Courses in which grades below “B-” are received but are not accepted for the Ph.D. degree. Grades received in courses transferred from another institution are not included in calculation of the grade point average. If a grade of “C+” or lower is received, the student should repeat the course. More than one retake should acquire an approval from the Council. When the GPA is calculated, the grade for the repeated course will substitute for the original grade. Grades of “I” turn to “F” if work is not completed by the 7th week of the following semester.

Core Course (6 credits/ 10 ECTS)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS	Prerequisite
BUS6300	Business Research Methods	3	5	none
BUS63xx	Academic Writing	3	5	none

Elective Courses (3 credits / 5 ECTS)

Students may choose one of the following courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS	Prerequisite
ACC6400	Modern Research Studies in ACC / FIN / MGT / MKT	3	5	none
xxxxx	Elective course	3	5	none

Specialization Courses: Accounting and Auditing (6 credits/10 ECTS)

Students may choose one of the following courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS	Prerequisite
ACC6210	Accounting Research Perspectives	3	5	none
ACC6310	Contemporary Accounting Research (Quantitative research methods)	3	5	none
ACC6320	Modern Trends in Accounting Research	3	5	none
ACC6410	Critique Analysis of Accounting Research (Qualitative research methods)	3	5	none
ACC6302	Accounting Related Capital Markets Research	3	5	none
ACC6303	Management Accounting Research	3	5	none
ACC6304	Judgment and Decision Making in Accounting	3	5	none
ACC6306	Auditing	3	5	none
ACC6307	Taxation	3	5	none

Pedagogical and Research Internship (5 credits / 20 ECTS)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
ACC6370	Pedagogical Inter	3	10
ACC637x	Research Internsh	2	10

Research Work (50 credits /123 ECTS)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
ACC638X	Research Work	20	53
ACC638X	Dissertation	30	70

Final Attestation (5 credits/ 12 ECTS)

Course Code	Course Title	Credits	ECTS
ACC63xx	Dissertation writing u defense	5	12

Research and Pedagogical Internship

Internship gives Ph.D. students an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge acquired during their studies, get some business and academic experience and be better prepared for their future career.

Research Work

Under this component of the Ph.D. program, requirement to undertake appropriate research activities that lead to conference presentations, journal publications and international internship abroad.

Dissertation and Ph.D. Dissertation Defense

Ph.D. dissertation is a scholarly research work, involving the analysis of a specific problem in the area of specialization, evaluation of the results of the analysis, which serves as a basis for developing specific proposals and implementing the appropriate solution to the problem. The student will present an oral defense of their dissertation in front of the members of the dissertation committee, in a public forum.

Tentative Program Plan

Students may take courses in any order they wish as long as courses meet all prerequisites. The following schedule is suggested to ensure that students make orderly progress towards degree completion, by taking prerequisites before the courses that require prerequisites.

A Suggested Program Plan Assuming Fall Entry

*Fall 2021, 12 credits*		*Spring 2022, 12 credits*
BUS6300	Business Research Methods (3)	XXX62XX	Specialization course 1 (3)
BUS63XX	Academic Writing (3)	XXX62XX	Specialization course 2 (3)
XXX63XX	Elective course (3)	XXX6380	Dissertation II – (6 credits)
XXX6380	Dissertation I – (3) (Research Proposal)		(Literature Review & Data Collection)

*Fall 2022, 12 credits*		*Spring 2023, 13 credits*
XXX63X	Research Internship (2 credits)	XXX6380	Dissertation IV – 6 credits
XXX6380	Dissertation III- 6 (credits) (Research Methodology)	XXX6370	Pedagogic Internship (3)
XXX638XX	Research Work I – (4 credits)	XX638X	Research Work II- 4 credits

*Fall 2023, 14 credits*		*Spring 2024, 12 credits*
XXX6380	Dissertation V -6 credits (Analysis & Interpretation)	XXX6380	Dissertation VI ( write up thesis) (3 credits)
XXX638X	Research Work III – 4 credits	XXX638Х	Research Work V- 4 credits
XXX638X	Research Work IV- 4 credits	XXX6390	Dissertation defense (5)

Career Opportunities

Getting a doctor of Business degree doesn’t limit you to just one career path. A DBA degree is versatile, with hands-on training in a variety of areas related to running a business that can help you tap new career possibilities. Here are some lucrative career options with a doctor of Business.

C-Level Executive Officer;
Consultant;
Analyst;
Organizational Management;
College or University Educator;
Entrepreneur.

Core Faculty

Dr. Mira Nurmakhanova, PhD (Iowa State University, USA)
Dr. Muhammad Arslan, PhD (Lincoln University, New Zealand)
Dr. Alimshan Faizulayev, PhD (Eastern Mediterranean University, N.Cyprus)
Dr. Balzhan Zhussupova, PhD (Bangor University, Wales, UK)
Dr. Alma Sharipova, PhD (Middlesex University Business School, UK)

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly competitive. Admission is granted to candidates deemed most likely to complete and benefit from the program. The final decision on admission is based on a comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s overall qualifications, motivation, determination and commitment to the program.

1. Completed graduate degree

Copy of a diploma confirming the completion of a graduate degree “master”
Copy of transcripts (diploma supplement) with grades

2. Possession of the valid international certificates proving the knowledge of the English Language

IELTS – at least 5,5
TOEFL IBT – at least 46
TOEFL PBT – at least 453

Additional consideration by a selection committee:

At least 3 years of experience in a corporate, government, academia or non-profit organization
At least two professional letters of recommendation;
Official GMAT score of at least 600 or equivalent KGET 20/50
A research proposal that states candidate’s area of research interests, research questions and methodological approach to undertake your research. To develop a successful proposal, you need to familiarize with current research through literature review in the area and identify research gaps, thus creating an original research proposal;
An Interview with program admissions committee;
A professional resume;
Additional exams required by MES.

Contacts

For enquires about the program:

Program Manager:
Lazzat Tashanova, office # 302-1 (Dostyk Building),
Tel. +7 727 270 44 40 (ext. 2356),
E-mail: bcb-graduate@kimep.kz

For enquiries about the admission

050010, Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
4 Abai Avenue Admissions Office, Valikhanov bld.
Telephone: +7 727 270 42 13, +7 727 270 42 48
Mobile: +7 707 170 42 13
E-mail: phd@kimep.kz

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30 am – 6.00 pm

https://www.kimep.kz/prospective-students/en/admission/

Nejat Çapar, Ph.D.

(English) Dean
Assistant Professor of Management

Толығырақ:

Educational Background and Bio:

Nejat Çapar received his Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the Florida State University and MBA from Temple University. He has previously taught at the Florida State University, American University of Sharjah, and Bilkent University among others and has been a guest lecturer at various universities. His work has been published in the Journal of International Business Studies, Academy of Management Proceedings, and Journal of Business Ethics among others. He served as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of International Management during 2010-2018, and as an ad-hoc reviewer for various other academic journals. He has been active in reviewing and presenting papers at the Academy of Management and Academy of International Business Conferences. His research interests include international diversification and performance relationships, the interrelationships between diversification, firm resources and performance, as well as cross-cultural differences in management.

(English) Yuliya Frolova, DBA

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Associate Professor, Management area

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

Лиза Рыбина

Associate Professor for Graduate Programs

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

(English) Mira Nurmakhanova, Ph.D.

(English) Chair of Accounting and Finance departments
Associate Professor of Finance

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

(English) Alma Alpeissova, DBA, MA

(English) Chair of Management and Marketing departments
Assistant Professor of Management

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

Alimshan Faizulayev, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Finance area, Research Director

Толығырақ:

Name: Dr. Alimshan Faizulayev

Position: Research Director / Assistant Professor, Bang College of Business.

Educational Background: Ph.D. in Finance, Eastern Mediterranean University, N. Cyprus.

Experience:

08.2019- Present => Assistant Professor/ Research Director BCB, Kimep University, Kazakhstan.

04.2021-Present => Research Director (co-owner), London Center for Development, London , UK.

10.2021-Present => Member (non-voting) of the AIXQI Index Committee of Astana International Exchange (AIX).

01.2017-01.2021 => Investment Advisor/ Coordinator in CIS regions, Dovec Group of Companies, Cyprus.

01.2011-09.2017 => Project Manager, Dogus Yol Tourism (education and tourism), Turkey.

09.2015-01.2019 => Senior Lecturer, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus.

01.2015-07.2015 => Guest Lecturer, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, USA.

Research Interest:

-Conentional Banking, Islamic Banking,

-Energy economics

Research Articles:

Damira, A., Narimanovna, J. G., Lyazzat, Y., Rustamov, B., Faizulayev, A., & Bekun, F. V. (2022). Competition Determinants of Eurasian Economic Union Oil and Gas Companies . International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 12(2), 336–341. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.12906 (Scopus, ABDC)

Isah Wada, Alimshan Faizulayev, Festus Victor Bekun (2021). “Exploring the role of conventional energy consumption on environmental quality in Brazil: Evidence from cointegration and conditional causality”,Gondwana Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2021.06.009. ((SCI / SCOPUS Q2 IF:6.05)

Faizulayev, A. Wada, I. Kyzdarbekova, A. Parmankulova, I (2021). “What drives the banking competition in Islamic Finance Oriented Countries? Islamic vs Conventional banks.” Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIABR-06-2020-0173 (Web of Scıence / SCOPUS Q2)

Solomon, P. N. Festus, V. B. Faizulayev, A. (2021) “Energy Consumption, Natural Resources, Urbanization, and Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital.” International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.11099 (Web of Scıence / SCOPUS Q2)

Faizulayev, A, Bakitjanovna, KR, Wada, I. (2020) Revisiting the dynamic impact of external debt on economic growth in Nigeria: Cointegration and conditional causality analysis. J Public Affairs;e2538. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2538 (Web of Scıence / SCOPUS Q2)

Wada, I, Faizulayev, A, Khademolomoom, AH, Alzubi, A. (2020) Energy use, real output‐growth, FDI, energy‐intensity and CO₂ emission; the case of Kazakhstan. J Public Affairs;e2300. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2300 (Web of Scıence / SCOPUS Q2)

Faizulayev A., Wada I. (2019) Spillover Effect of Interest Rate Volatility on Banking Sector Development in Nigeria: Dynamic ARDL Bound Test Approach. In: Ozatac N., Gokmenoglu K. (eds) Global Issues in Banking and Finance. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30387-7_8(Scopus)

Faizulayev A., Wada I. (2019) What Drives the Banking Performance? Case of Eurasian Economic Union Countries. In: Ozatac N., Gokmenoglu K. (eds) Global Issues in Banking and Finance. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30387-7_3(Scopus)

Hamed W., Faizulayev A. (2019) Does the Financial Performance of Banks Change During the Global Financial Crisis? The Case of Palestine. In: Ozatac N., Gokmenoglu K. (eds) Global Issues in Banking and Finance. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30387-7_12(Scopus)

Faizulayev A., Bektas E. (2018) Profitability Determinants of Islamic and Conventional Banks During the Global Financial Crises: The Case of Emerging Markets. In: Ozatac N., Gökmenoglu K. (eds) Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01784-2_17

Alimshan Faizulayev, Eralp Bektas & Abdul Ghafar Ismail 2018. “Profitability and persistency in the service industry: the case of QISMUT+3”, Service Industries Journal, https://doi.org/10.1080/02642069.2018.1461210. (SSCI/ SCOPUS Q1 IF-6.539)

Dana Abeuova, Ph.D.

(English) Director of the Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Assistant Professor of Management

Толығырақ:

Dana Abeuova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Marketing at KIMEP University. She received her Ph.D. in Management from ESCP Business School, as part of the École Doctorale de Management Panthéon-Sorbonne, France; M.S. in Information Systems from Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington, USA; B.S. in Informatics from School of Informatics, Indiana University Bloomington, USA.

Her professional background is comprised of work in the private sector, academia, and international non-governmental organization. Her teaching experience includes lecturing at Kazakh-British Technical University in Kazakhstan and at ESCP Europe Business School in France.

Her research interests lie in the areas of new venture development and talent attraction in new entrepreneurial ventures.

(English) Monowar Mahmood, Ph.D.

(English) Professor of Management

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі.

Zafar Uddin Ahmed, Ph.D.

(English) Professor of Marketing

Толығырақ:

Professor of Marketing

Larry Paul Pleshko, Ph.D.

Larry Paul Pleshko, Ph.D.

Толығырақ:

Larry Pleshko (PhD. Marketing, M.B.A, B.S. Engineering) is a Professor of Marketing with more than thirty years of experience in university-level education. He has been a full-time faculty
member at a variety of universities around the world, including Barry University, UAE University, Kuwait University, Curtin University, and American University of Ras AlKhaimah. His
area of expertise is marketing management and strategy. Dr. Pleshko has published more than fifty international journal articles, mostly in the area of service businesses such as banking, fast-food restaurants, or coffee-shop retailing. His teaching is mostly centered upon marketing principles, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, market research, and promotion management

Halil Kiymaz, Ph.D.

Visiting Professor, Finance area

Толығырақ:

Halil Kiymaz is a Visiting Professor of Finance at the BCB. Professor Kiymaz obtained his Ph.D. in

Financial Economics from the University of New Orleans, USA. His experience includes working as a Professor of Finance at the Crummer Graduate School of Business. Professor Kiymaz also taught at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Bilkent University, and the University of New Orleans. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has served at the CFA Institute in various capacities.

Vladimir Garkavenko, Ph.D.

(English) Associate Professor of Marketing

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі.

(English) Elmira Bogoviyeva, Ph.D.

(English) Associate Professor of Marketing

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

(English) Zhanat Syzdykov, MPA

(English) Assistant Professor on Special Appointment Accounting

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

Nurlan Orazalin, DBA

Assistant Professor,
Accounting area

Толығырақ:

Name	Nurlan S. Orazalin
Position	Assistant Professor
Contact detail	orazalin@kimep.kz 270-44-40, ext. 2183
Education background	Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan Master of Science in Accounting, Texas A&M University, USA · Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing, Kazakh State Academy of Management, Kazakhstan · Certified Management Accountant, the Institute of Management Accountants, USA
Overview	Nurlan S. Orazalin has extensive teaching experience in the areas of accounting and finance. Dr. Orazalin has considerable practical and consulting experience and has worked with a variety of industries, including banking, oil and gas, constructions, communications, and manufacturing. In his current position, Dr. Orazalin teaches courses such as Introduction to Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Financial Reporting and Management Control Systems, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Auditing, Financial Statement Analysis, Introduction to Finance, Modern Research in Accounting etc. He has DBA in accounting from KIMEP University, Kazakhstan and MS in accounting from Texas A&M University, USA. He is a Certified Management Accountant and a Member of the Institute of Management Accountants of USA, and provides consulting services for domestic and international companies/banks. His research and professional interests are primarily focused on financial reporting, corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, sustainability performance and integrated reporting, and fair value accounting. Dr. Orazalin is the author of several articles in peer- reviewed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He received the best teacher award for outstanding teaching from KIMEP University in 2006 and the Kazakhstani business professor of the year award from the Lawyer, Academics and Consultants of Kazakhstan in 2009.
Research Interests	Corporate Governance and Corporate Governance Disclosures Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Current topics in International Financial Reporting Standards Sustainability Performance and Integrated Reporting Accounting for derivatives and financial instruments Fair Value Accounting The Study of Capital Markets in Emerging Markets in CIS and Central Asia regions.
Selected Publications	· Orazalin, N. (2018), Working Capital Management and Firm Profitability: Evidence from Emerging Markets, International Journal of Business and Globalisation, accepted, forthcoming (SCOPUS listed) · Mahmood, M. and Orazalin, N. (2017), Green governance and sustainability reporting in Kazakhstan’s oil, gas, and mining sector: Evidence from a former USSR emerging economy, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 164, pp. 389-397 (SSCI and SCOPUS listed) · Orazalin, N., Mahmood M. and Lee, KJ. (2016), Corporate governance, financial crisis, and firm performance: Lessons from top Russian Banks, Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, Vol. 16 Issue 5, pp.798 – 814 (ABS and SCOPUS listed) · Orazalin, N., Makarov, R. and Ospanova M. (2015), Corporate Governance and Firm Performance in the Oil and Gas Industry of Russia, Journal of Business, Economics and Finance, Volume 4, Issue 4,pp. 710-722 · Orazalin N., Mahmood, M. and Lee, K.J. (2015), Bank Ownership and Performance: Evidence from Russia in a post crisis period, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 5, No 1, pp. 46-55 · Mahmood, M., Orazalin, N. and Zhakupova, B., (2013), Fostering Creativity and Innovation Through Leadership, International Journal of Strategic Management, Volume 1, 2013, pp. 67-75 · Bhasin, M., Makarov. R. and Orazalin, N., (2012), The Determinants of Voluntary Disclosure in the Banking Sector of Kazakhstan, International Journal of Contemporary Business Studies, Volume 3, No. 3, pp. 60-71 · Absar, N., Orazalin, N. and Mahmood M. (2012), Human capital reporting in emerging economies: A comparative study on the banking industry of Kazakhstan and Bangladesh, Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 28-36 · Mailibayeva, Z., Makarov, R. and Orazalin, N. (2012), Financial Reporting Practices in Emerging Economy: Determinants of Cash Flow Reporting Methods in Kazakhstan, Journal of International Business and Economics, Volume 12, Issue 2, pp. 97-105 · Orazalin, N. and Lee S.H. (2011), Portfolio Diversification Effect in the Capital Market of Kazakhstan: Empirical study based on KASE index, Journal of International Finance Studies, Volume 11, No. 1, pp. 126-132 Book Chapters Makarov, R., Orazalin, N. and Mahmood M. (2014), “Corporate Governance and Voluntary Disclosure: A Study on the Banking Industry of Kazakhstan”, *Governance in the new era: Cases and perspectives from top to bottom and left to right, Business Expert Press, New York, 2014. Conference Papers “Improving Regulatory Framework of Corporate Governance in Kazakhstan: The Role of International Organizations” (with Monowar Mahmood), International Conference: “Contested Global Governance, transformed Global Governors?” 2017, July, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan “Working Capital Management and Firm Performance: Evidence from Emerging Markets”, KBTU Business School Conference 2017, Kazakh British Technical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan “The Effect of Corporate Governance on Sustainability Reporting”, 13th KIMEP International Research Conference (KIRC 2016). KIMEP. Almaty, Kazakhstan “Corporate Governance and Firm Performance in the Oil and Gas Industry of Russia”, Eurasia Business Research Conference 2014, World Business Institute, Istanbul, Turkey “Bank Ownership and Performance: Evidence from Russia in a post crisis period”, Eurasia Business Research Conference 2014, World Business Institute, Istanbul, Turkey “Human Capital Reporting in Emerging and Developing Economies: Comparative study based on Banking sectors of Bangladesh and Kazakhstan”, IABE Conference 2012, June, Venice, Italy “Financial Reporting Practices in Emerging Economy: Determinants of Cash Flow Reporting Methods in Kazakhstan”, the KIMEP International Conference 2012 (KIRC), KIMEP, Almaty, Kazakhstan “Portfolio Diversification Effect in the Capital Market of Kazakhstan: Empirical study based on KASE index*” (with Sang Hoon Lee), IABE Conference 2011, June, Barcelona, Spain “Business Combinations in the CIS – The Role of Individual Agents in Accounting for Control” (with Gavin Kretzschmar and Rashid Makarov), the KIMEP International Conference 2011 (KIRC), KIMEP, Almaty, Kazakhstan “Do Revaluations of Fixed Assets Really Provide Reliable Measurement in Financial Reporting?” 6th KIMEP International Research Conference (KIRC 2009). KIMEP. Almaty, Kazakhstan «Анализ финансового положения хозяйствующего субьекта». XXI век: Бухгалтерский учет и Аудит в Республике Казахстан. Конференция в КазГАУ. Алматы, Казахстан
Teaching	Current Courses Taught · Financial Accounting · Management Accounting · Selected Topics in Accounting · International Financial Reporting Standards · Modern Research Studies in Accounting · Auditing
Grants
Awards	Best Paper Award, awarded at Eurasia Business Research Conference, 16-18 June 2014, Istanbul Turkey, by World Business Institute Kazakhstani Business Professor of the Year Award, awarded at the 2009 Lawyer, Academics and Consultants Awards. Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2009

(English) Alma Sharipova

(English) Professor of Finance

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі.

Balzhan Zhussupova, Ph.D.

(English) Assistant Professor of Accounting

Толығырақ:

Name	Balzhan Zhussupova
Position	Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
Contact details	b.zhussupova@kimep.kz, tel. ex: 2021
Education background	PhD (studies on banking), Bangor University, Wales, UK MBA (Banking and Finance), University of Wales, UK
Certifications	Certified Internal Auditor (the Institute of Internal Auditors, US) Certified Fraud Examiner (American Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, US)
Overview	Professor Balzhan Zhussupova is a business practitioner teaching different courses in finance and accounting. She worked in financial institutions in macroeconomic research, credit analysis and internal audit function. Her current research interest focuses on studying the rationale for mandatory auditor rotation in banking industry. Another research area is the quality of financial disclosure and corporate governance characteristics in developing countries.
Research Interests	Corporate frauds, auditing, banking, corporate governance and disclosure quality
Teaching interests	– Auditing – Fraud examination – Financial institutions management/Bank management
Book chapter	Altunbas Y., D. Marques-Ibanez and B. Zhussupova (2008). Capital market frictions and bank lending in the EU, in Frontiers of Banks in a Global Economy, Palgrave Macmillan. P. Molyneux and E. Vallelado (eds).

Muhammad Arslan, Ph.D.

(English) Assistant Professor of Finance

Толығырақ:

Name: Dr. Muhammad Arslan

Position: Assistant Professor of Finance

Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance (New Zealand)

Bio:

Dr. Arslan is an Assistant Professor of Accounting & Finance in Bang College of Business (BCB) at KIMEP University. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from Lincoln University, New Zealand. He is the recipient of the Dean’s Award for his Ph.D. thesis from Lincoln University, New Zealand. He also received two Emerald Literati Awards “Highly Commended Paper” in 2019 and 2020. He is the Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (FFA), United Kingdom and Fellow of the Institute of Public Accountants (FIPA), Australia. He is also a certified peer reviewer from Publons Academy and Web of Science (WOS), Clarivate.

Before joining KIMEP, he worked at Lincoln University and New Zealand tertiary institute(s) where he taught a wide range of accounting and finance courses, such as Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting and Management Control, Quantitative Methods, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Portfolio and Behavioural Finance, Principles of Finance, Advanced Financial Management, Financial Statement Analysis and Reporting at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

Dr. Arslan’s research interests include, but are not limited to; corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, compensation, auditing, ownership structure, and economic issues. He is an active researcher and has published several articles in international peer-reviewed journals. So far, he has authored three book chapters. He has successfully supervised and examined more than a dozen master’s students. He is currently supervising one Ph.D. student. He can be contacted for students’ supervision and other research/academic collaborations at m.arslan@kimep.kz

(English) Maya Katenova, DBA

(English) Assistant Professor of Finance

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

(English) Uzhegova Olga, DBA

(English) Assistant Professor of Finance

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі.

(English) Alexander Ostrovsky, DBA

(English) Assistant Professor of Marketing

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

(English) Uldana Baizyldayeva, Ph.D.

(English) Assistant Professor
Bachelor of Information Systems

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

Дария Айнекова

(English) Assistant Professor of OMIS

Толығырақ:

Старший адъюнкт-преподаватель

Образование:

Магистр экономики (MA), КИМЭП, Алматы, Казахстан, июнь 2003 г.

Бакалавр в области математики (B.A.), Казахский национальный государственный университет, Алматы, Казахстан, июнь 1997 г.

Основные преподаваемые дисциплины и опыт педагогической деятельности:

Шесть лет опыта преподавания макроэкономики, микроэкономики, денежных средств и банковского дела, дифференциального и интегрального исчисления, математических методов, количественных методов при проведении экономического анализа.

Научно-исследовательская деятельность:

Экономический рост, макроэкономика, экономическое моделирование.

Участие в образовательных и профессиональных ассоциациях:

Международная научно-исследовательская конференция КИМЭП “Глобальный бизнеса и трансформация рынка. Новые тенденции в Центральной Азии”, 22-23 апреля 2011 г. “Оценка источников экономического роста Казахстана”, Алоизиус Аджаб Амин (КИМЭП), Дария Айнекова (КИМЭП).

Шанхайская международная конференция по социальным наукам, 17-21 август 2011 г., “Темы роста казахстанской экономики в долгосрочной перспективе”, Алоизиус Аджаб Амин (КИМЭП), Дария Айнекова (КИМЭП). Участие в конференции прошло при финансовой поддержке КИМЭП.

Контактная информация:

Тел.: +7(727) 270-42-63, внут. 3063

Офис: 218/Зд. Валиханова

E-Mail: dariya@kimep.kz

Sekip Engin Mendi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, OMIS area

Толығырақ:

Dr. Engin Mendi received his PhD degree in Integrated Computing from University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), two MS degrees, one in Applied Science from UALR and the other in Computational Engineering from Technical University of Munich, Germany and BS degree in Civil Engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey. Previously, he was a faculty member at Computer Engineering Department at Konya Chamber of Commerce Karatay University, Turkey, a software developer at Plasma Physics Institute at Max-Planck-Society, Munich, Germany, and a graduate intern at Wright Brothers Institute at US Air Force Research Lab, Dayton, Ohio and at IABG mbH, Munich, Germany. His research interests are in the areas of image-video processing, health informatics and mobile application development. He has published and co-authored more than 30 publications, over 10 journal papers, 1 book chapter and numerous conference papers.

(English) Bibigul Zhakupova, MA

(English) Senior Lecturer of Accounting

Толығырақ:

Кешіріңіз, беттің осы нұсқасын келесі тілдерде оқи аласыз: Американдық Ағылшын Тілі et Орыс Тілі.

Ruslan Safarov, MSc

(English) Senior Lecturer of Accounting

Толығырақ:

Name	Ruslan Safarov
Position	Senior Lecturer of Accounting
Contact detail	r.safarov@kimep.kz ; office phone: 270-44-40, ext. 2251
Education background	MSc (International Accounting and Finance), Cass Business School, City University London, UK BSc (Business Administration and Accounting), KIMEP, Kazakhstan
Certifications	Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Teaching	Current Courses Taught – Professional Auditing – Intermediate Accounting – Financial Accounting
Practical Experience	Ruslan has seven years of experience in audit and preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards. Being part of UK team during 2013-2015 Ruslan was deeply involved into the audit of cross national companies with headquarters based in UK, US and Australia with the UK and US GAAP reporting requirements. On a top of that Ruslan participated in internal audit engagements with subsequent consultation on tax, financial reporting and risk management issues of the companies’ management based in CIS countries and UK. Ruslan was involved into the audit engagements of clients from various industries including oil&gas, retail, banking and insurance. Key clients in portfolio are as follows: · In Kazakhstan: Caspi Meruerty Operating Company B.V., North Company Operating Company, Karachaganak Petroleum B.V., Phystech LLP, JSC SB Alfa Bank Kazakhstan, JSC Generali Life, Philip Morris Kazakhstan LLP, Nestle Food Kazakhstan LLP, Kelun Kazpharm LLP, Sadvik Mining & Construction LLP, Burda Alatau Press, Alsad Kazakhstan LLP · In the UK: Corona Energy LLP (UK based, part of Macquarie Group listed on ASE), DST Systems Inc. (UK based, NYSE listed), Danone LTD + Danone Waters LTD (UK based), Galliford Try Plc. (UK based, LSE listed).
Grants	– Laureate of “Bolashak” State Scholarship