Professor, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
🌍 Prof. Favourate Yelesedzani Mpofu, an esteemed Zimbabwean academic, currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Accounting Sciences at the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe. With a PhD in Taxation, she has contributed extensively to the fields of accounting, taxation, and financial markets, amassing over 35 peer-reviewed publications. Known for her expertise in tax policy and international finance, Prof. Mpofu is a dedicated educator and a respected researcher committed to advancing academic excellence.
Publication Profile
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Education
🎓 Prof. Mpofu holds a PhD in Economics and Management Sciences specializing in Taxation from Northwest University, South Africa (2021). She has also earned an MSc in Finance and Investment from the National University of Science and Technology and an MComm in Accounting from Midlands State University. Additionally, she possesses a CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting and is nearing completion of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher and Tertiary Education.
Experience
👩🏫 Prof. Mpofu’s teaching career spans more than seven years, including her roles as a lecturer, Associate Professor, and now Professor at the National University of Science and Technology. She has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, covering subjects like Accounting, Taxation, Strategic Management Accounting, and Corporate Governance. Her previous roles include a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Johannesburg and positions in internal auditing and financial management.
Research Focus
📊 Prof. Mpofu’s research explores taxation policy in developing economies, with additional focus on qualitative research methodologies and challenges. She is passionate about examining the evolving role of higher education in supporting sustainable development goals (SDGs) and digital transformation, particularly in financial inclusion and Industry 4.0 within finance. Her research work is widely recognized, with a Google Scholar H-index of 17, a ResearchGate H-index of 14, and a Scopus H-index of 9.
Awards and Honours
🏆 Prof. Mpofu’s achievements include numerous accolades for her influential research contributions and her role in academia. Her research has gained significant citations and recognition in various academic circles, reflecting her impact on the fields of taxation, finance, and education.
Publication Top Notes
Saturation controversy in qualitative research: Complexities and underlying assumptions. A literature review
Governance quality and tax morale and compliance in Zimbabwe’s informal sector
Industry 4.0 in financial services: Mobile money taxes, revenue mobilisation, financial inclusion, and the realisation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Africa