Category: Accounting & Finance

Prof. Williams Kwasi Peprah

Prof. Williams Kwasi Peprah

PhD programs in Ghana

Williams Kwasi Peprah is currently an Associate Professor of Finance at Andrews University and graduated with a Magna cum Laude honor with a Ph.D. in Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance from Adventist University of the Philippines. He obtained an MBA in Finance from the University of Ghana and a BBA in Accounting option from Valley View University. Dr. Peprah is a Fellow and a Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst, a Member of the Institute of Public Accountants, Australia, an Associate Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants, Australia, Certified Investment Advisor in the Security Industry of Ghana and Ghana Stock Exchange, Certified Green Belt in Six Sigma for lean operations and Internal Auditor for Integrated Management System.
Before Dr. Peprah was elected as the Chief Finance Officer for Valley View University, he was a Senior Lecturer with the School of Business and the Venture’s General Manager for Valley View University, where he was in charge of the ventures consisting of Valley View University Hospitals (Oyibi and Techiman), Valley View University Basic School, Valley View University Bakery and Valley Fresh Company Limited.
Dr. Peprah is also the Chairman for Desire of Ages Co-operative Credit Union, the Secretary for Greater Accra Regional Chapter of Co-operative Credit Union, and the Vice President of Valley View University Alumni Association.
He is an Adjunct Professor for the Adventist University of the Philippines, Noble International Business School, Ghana, and the Adventist University of Africa, Kenya, and lectures at the doctoral school.
He has more than 15 years of industrial experience in finance and manufacturing. He worked in multinational firms and served as the General Manager of Massilly Ghana Limited and Franpac Ghana Limited. Also, the Head of Finance for Prima Preforms and Closures Limited, Accountant for Eurest Support Services, and Finance Officer for ENO International LLC.
Dr. Peprah has published over 50 articles in peer review journals and two books. Dr. Peprah’s focus is on financial sustainability, and he presented papers at international conferences in Ghana, the Philippines, Indonesia, Kenya, and the United States of America.

May 2019: Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce
School: Adventist University of the Philippines
Area of Specialization: Accounting and Finance
June 2009: Master of Business Administration,
School: University of Ghana, (Wisconsin International University College,
Ghana)
Area of Specialization: Major in Finance
May 2003: Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting,
School: Valley View University
Area of Specialization: BBA Accounting
May 1998 Osei Kyeretwei Secondary School
April 1995 Adventist Preparatory Junior High School
1986- 1992 Adventist Preparatory School, Amakom.

2020: Chartered Member of Institute of Public Accountants
Institution: Institute of Public Accountants, Australia
2020: Chartered Associate Member of Institute of Financial Accountants
Institution: Institute of Financial Accountants, Australia
2013: Fellow and Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst
Institution: Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Ghana.
September 2009: Certified Investment Advisor Ghana Securities Industry
Certificate,
Institution: Ghana Stock Exchange and Security and Exchange Commission of
Ghana

Publications in Journals
Twum, F. O., & Peprah, W. K. (2020). The Impact of Service Quality on Students’ Satisfaction.
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(10), 169-181.

Peprah, W. K. & Osei-Kuffour, F. (2020, September 15). COVID -19 and Financial Sustainability
of private tertiary institutions: income diversification approach. Business and Financial
Times, p.14,15.

Osei-Kuffour, F. & Peprah, W. K. (2020). Correlate of Income Diversification and Financial
Sustainability of Private Tertiary Institutions as Moderated by Institutional Profile.
International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management
Sciences 10 (3): 10-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARAFMS/v10-i3/7657.

Peprah, W.K., Ganu, J., Dei, D., Balila, E.A., Balila, J.S. & Lopez, G.J.B. (2020). The Judas
Iscariot Syndrome and Its Implication for Accounting Educators. Applied Finance and
Accounting, 6(2), 11-15. doi:10.11114/afa.v6i2.4941.

Peprah, W.K. & Riziki, A. (2020). Influence of human capital on organizational performance as
mediated by management control system and operational risk management. Research
Journal of Finance and Accounting, 11 (10), 75-81. DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-10-08

Peprah, W.K. (2020). The mediating effect of political intensity on attitude, farming practices,
sources of funds on Ghana farmers' financial sustainability. Research Journal of Finance and
Accounting, 11 (10), 138-144. DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-10-15.

Osei-Kuffour, F., & Peprah, W. K. (2020).The moderating effect of gender on adaptive coping
mechanisms and financial stress. Archives of Business Research, 8(1),82-93.

Peprah, W., Carpizo, R. & Asuah-Duodo, E. (2019). The difference between Ghana cocoa farmers'
personal profile on their financial sustainability. Abstract Proceedings International
Scholars Conference, 7(1), 82-92, DOI: 10.35974/isc.v7i1.953

Peprah, W., Mattu, A., & Antwi-Yamoah, P. (2019). Compensation and Social Support on
Continuance Commitment of Working Students in Adventist University of the
Philippines. Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference, 7(1), 75-82.
https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v7i1.952.

Pardede, E., Peprah, W., & Antwi-Yamoah, P. (2019). The Influence of Organizational Culture on
Planning as Perceived by Employees in the Hospital. Abstract Proceedings International
Scholars Conference, 7(1), 63-74. https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v7i1.950.
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Peprah, W., Tano, G. Antwi, F. & Osei, S. (2019). Nursing students’ attitude towards self-care
management. Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference, 7(1),28-42,
DOI: 10.35974/isc.v7i1.948

Peprah, W. K. (2019). The moderating effect of gender on the relationship between intellectual
capital and audit quality. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 6(9) 105-115.
DOI:10.14738/assrj.69.6964.

Peprah, W.K. (2019, March 28). Open market cacophony: Arresting the cedi depreciation
practically and not ‘booklog’ part 1. Business & Financial Times. Retrieved from:
https://thebftonline.com/2019/features/open-market-cacophonyarresting-the-cedidepreciation-practically-and-not-booklog-1/.

Peprah, W.K , Anowuo, I., Ameyaw, D.A.K.,. (2019). The relationship between working capital
management and financial sustainability of selected Christian Denomination in Ghana.
Applied Finance and Accounting, 5(2), 20-26, doi:10.11114/afa.v5i2.4410.

Ameyaw, D.A.K.,Peprah, W.K, Anowuo, I. (2019). Human Capital Development and
Organizational Performance: A Conceptual Review. International Journal of Innovative
Research and Development, 8(1), 49-54. DOI No. : 10.24940/ijird/2019/v8/i1/DEC18038

Peprah, W.K., Balila, E.A., Mbokani, P., Evinta, L.L., & Rizik, A. (2019). The mediating effects of
needs and wants on the relationship between international students’ financial stress and
learning motivation and financial sustainability. International Journal of Economics,
Commerce and Management, 7(2), 613-630.

Peprah, W.K. (2018, November 14). The Financial Great Controversy: Tax implication for the
Rapper and Dancehall Musician. Business & Financial Times, p. 13.

Peprah, W.K. (2018, October 22). Confidence interval for the financial sector: A measurement
paradox. Business & Financial Times, p. 36. Retrieved from:
https://thebftonline.com/2018/features/confidence-interval-for-the-financial-sector-ameasurement-paradox/

Peprah, W.K. (2018). Predictive relationships among the elements of the fraud diamond theory:
The perspective of accountants. International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting,
Finance and Management Sciences 8 (3): 141-148. DOI: 10.6007/IJARAFMS/v8-i3/4547.

Osei, S.A., Antwi, F.B., Peprah, W.K. & Antwi, E. (2019). The influence of adaptive coping
behavior on stress of nursing students. A paper presented at the 1st International Research
Forum. On Fire: Excellence in Research, Adventist University of the Philippines, Putting
Kahoy, Silang, Cavite, and April 25, 2019.
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Peprah, W. K (2018). International Students’ Satisfaction of ISO 9001 Certified Education: A Basis
for a Preventive and Corrective Program. 7th International Scholars Conference
Proceeding, 6(1), 195. https://doi.org/10.35974/isc.v6i1.1273.

Peprah, W. K. (2018). Relationship between Sustainable Leadership and Financial Sustainability:
A Key to Transforming Agricultural Financing. A paper presented at the 4th Research
Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Transforming Africa at the Adventist
University of Africa, Nairobi, 13th

- 15th September, 2018.
Peprah, W.K. (2018, October 12). Financial entrepreneurs: Capabilities and Ponzi scheme. Business
& Financial Times, p. 14. Retrieved from: https://thebftonline.com/2018/features/financialentrepreneurs-capability-and-legalized-ponzi-scheme/

Peprah, W.K. (2018, August 6). Auditors’ independence risk: The primary contributing factor in the
financial sector’s woes. Business & Financial Times, p. 9 &17.

Peprah, W. K., Afriyie, A. O., Abandoh-Sam, J. A., & Afriyie, E. O. (2018). Dollarization 2.0 a
cryptocurrency: Impact on traditional banks and fiat currency. International Journal of
Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 8(6), 341–349. DOI:
10.6007/IJARBSS/v8-i6/4213.

Peprah, W. K., & Ganu, J. (2018).The convergence of organizational culture, structure and human
capital performance: A conceptual analysis. Archives of Business Research, 6(5), 212-221.
DOI:10.14738/abr.65.4626.

Peprah, W.K. & Osei-Bonsu, R. (2017). Theological and ethical perspective of tax avoidance.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 6(10), 90-93. DOI No. :
10.24940/ijird/2017/v6/i10/OCT17083

Peprah, W.K., Ocansey, E.O.N.D. & Mintah, E.K. (2017). The influence of culture on global
marketing strategies: A confirmatory study. The International Journal of Business &
Management, 5 (10), 150-155.

Peprah, W.K. & Abandoh-Sam,J. A. (2017). Entrepreneurship is an attitude: A case of students
Valley View University. The International Journal of Business & Management, 5 (10), 47-50.

Peprah, W.K., Agyei, A, & Oteng, E. (2017). Ranking the 5C’s of credit analysis: evidence from
Ghana Banking Industry. International Journal of Innovation Research and Advanced
Studies, 4(9), 78-80

Antwi, F.B., Osei, S.A. Peprah, W.K., Mergal, V.C. & Antwi, E. (2019). Nurses’ Attitude,
Practices and Non-Pharmacologic Headache Management, Mauritius: LAP Lambert
Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-3-659-19558-7 (25% Contribution: Statistical and
interpretation).
Osei-Kuffour, F. & Peprah, W. K. (2020). Correlate of Income Diversification and
Financial Sustainability of Private Tertiary Institutions as Moderated by Institutional
Profile. Lambert Academic Publicating.
b. With the exception of Pardede, E., Peprah, W., & Antwi-Yamoah, P. (2019) and
Ameyaw, D.A.K.,Peprah, W.K, Anowuo, I. (2019), which I provided the content of the
literature review and statistical analysis and interpretations for discussions respectively ,
my input in all articles co-authored is more than 90%.
I. Selected and Other Publications for External Assessment are attached