Mr Irfaan Oodally

Irfaan OODALLY is actively engaged in research that bridges accounting, sustainability, governance, and financial innovation. His current doctoral work at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) & Open University focuses on:

PhD Thesis: Sustainable Accounting in the  Region – The Effect of Policy Integration among Member States.

Explores how sustainable accounting practices and policy harmonisation can foster long-term growth and economic resilience across Southern Africa.

Utilises a longitudinal, cross-country approach with comparative policy analysis.

Beyond his PhD, his broader research interests include:

Sustainable accounting, green finance, and ESG integration.

Corporate governance, accountability, and ethics.

Risk management and internal controls in emerging markets.

FinTech and financial innovation, with a particular focus on SwiftExchange, digital finance, and their implications for accounting education and financial reporting.

Pedagogical innovation in accounting and finance education.

He has developed case studies on global corporate scandals (Volkswagen, Enron, BP, Uber, Facebook, Starbucks, Theranos, Lehman Brothers) to investigate governance failures and derive practical lessons for sustainable business practices.

Irfaan has also produced research proposals and papers on:

Good Economic Governance & Growth in Mauritius.

Fostering Economic Prosperity in Southern Africa: Growth Catalysts & Policy Frameworks in SADC.

His work seeks to contribute both to academic knowledge and policy development, while ensuring relevance to industry, regulators, and higher education.

Irfaan OODALLY currently lectures across Accounting, Finance, and Management at both Middlesex University Mauritius and the Open University of Mauritius. His teaching responsibilities include:

Accounting & Finance: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting & Control, Corporate Responsibility & Ethics.

Management & Business: Global Management, Lean Six Sigma (Level 5), Strategic Management.

Emerging Areas: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Sustainable Accounting.

He is also responsible for programme management, curriculum design, exam preparation, moderation, and quality assurance processes, ensuring alignment with professional and accreditation standards. His teaching style is student-centred, blending real-world case studies with academic theory to equip learners with both technical skills and ethical awareness.