About

Associate Professor of Accounting and Auditing at the University of Prishtina, with more than fifteen years of experience in university teaching, professional training and development of the accounting and auditing profession in Kosovo.

Specialises in financial reporting, audit quality, accounting education, and the integration of data analytics in accounting curricula. Active researcher with publications in international journals and contributor to national accounting reforms.

Passionate about modernising accounting education through technology and developing interactive learning tools that bridge theory and practice.

Academic & Professional Experience

Associate Professor of Accounting and Auditing

Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina · Prishtina, Kosovo

Oct 2025 – Present

  • Head of Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics
    University of Prishtina
  • Teaching Accounting, Auditing, Advanced Auditing, Accounting for Financial Institutions, Personal Finance and Corporate Finance at undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Supervising PhD and Master's candidates in accounting and finance
  • Member of Faculty Council and various academic committees

Assistant Professor (Accounting)

Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina

2013 – Oct 2025

  • Lecturer in Accounting, Corporate Finance, Personal Finance, Corporate Governance, Principles of Econometrics and Accounting for Financial Institutions.
  • Supervision of bachelor and master theses in accounting and auditing.

External Expert & Senior Lecturer (Quality Assurance)

Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK) · Prishtina, Kosovo

2010 – ongoing

  • External expert for the quality assurance department, reviewing work of certified accountants and auditors.
  • Senior lecturer in Cost and Managerial Accounting within SCAAK’s professional qualification programmes.
  • Contribution to the design of the Certified Internal Auditor (ABC) programme.

Board Member & Member of Audit and Risk Committees

KEP Trust (Microfinance Institution) · Prishtina, Kosovo

2023 – 2026

  • Oversight of risk management, internal control systems and financial reporting quality.
  • Strategic input on governance, capital structure and sustainable growth of the institution.

Council Member & Public Oversight Board Member

Kosovo Council for Financial Reporting (KCFR) · Ministry of Finance, Kosovo

Council Member: 2016 – 2020 · POB Member: 2021 – 2024

  • Involvement in approval of IFRS, ISAs and related regulations in line with EU requirements.
  • Oversight of the quality assurance system for statutory auditors and audit firms in Kosovo.
  • Member of the working group for amendments to the Law on Accounting, Financial Reporting and Auditing.

Audit Assistant II

KPMG – Branch in Kosovo · Prishtina, Kosovo

2006 – 2008

  • Member of external audit teams for banks, insurance companies and microfinance institutions.
  • Practical application of International Standards on Auditing issued by IFAC.

Education & Professional Designations

PhD in Banking, Finance and Accounting

University of Prishtina · Prishtina, Kosovo

2013 – 2019

Doctoral studies focused on accounting, auditing and finance, with a dissertation related to corporate governance and internal audit in the banking sector.

MSc in Accountancy (Master of Science in Accounting)

Arizona State University (ASU) · Tempe, Arizona, USA

2008 – 2009

Graduate programme in accounting, auditing and corporate finance; GPA 3.84/4.00, nostrified by the Ministry of Education in Kosovo.

Bachelor in Banking, Finance and Accounting

University of Prishtina · Prishtina, Kosovo

2003 – 2006

Graduated with the highest GPA (10.00/10.00) and recognised as an Outstanding Student of the University of Prishtina.

Fulbright Scholar – Accounting Education

Northern Arizona University (NAU) · Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

2019 – 2020

Postdoctoral specialisation in teaching in accounting, with emphasis on active learning, instructional design and technology-enhanced pedagogy.

Professional Designations

  • Certified Auditor (AC)
  • Certified Accountant (KC)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (ABC)
  • Member of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK).

Selected Certifications

  • ACCA Certificate in IFRS and IFRS for SMEs.
  • ESG and CSRD Fundamentals certificates (Ed4S Academy, CSRD Institute).
  • Multiple certificates in university teaching and curriculum design (QPM – UP, University of Hong Kong).

Research & Publications

Research interests include audit quality, corporate governance, bank performance and stability, financial reporting, IFRS implementation and the interaction between macroeconomic variables and financial systems.

Audit Quality & Key Audit Matters Corporate Governance in Banking IFRS Adoption & Transparency Bank Interest Rate Spread Green & Sustainable Finance Financial Markets & Volatility

Selected journal articles (recent)

  • Assessing the Determinants of Bank Interest Rate Spread: Evidence from Western Balkan Countries (2025) – Corresponding author; indexed in Web of Science and Scopus.
  • Bank Stability in the Eurozone: A Comprehensive Analysis of Key Determinants (2006–2021) (2025) – Corresponding author; published by Emerald, indexed in Web of Science and Scopus.
  • Compliance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs): Evidence from Kosovo for the Financial Reporting Period 2015–2019 – First author; focuses on ISA compliance in an emerging market context.
  • Cost and Benefits of IFRS from the Preparers’ Perspective: Evidence from Kosovo’s Implementation Experience – Corresponding author; examines IFRS adoption effects on preparers.
  • The Evolving Financial Landscape: Analysing Uncertainty, Risks and Growth in G7 Economies of the 21st Century – Corresponding author; explores macro-financial linkages and uncertainty.

Full publication lists are available on Google Scholar and Scopus.

Monographs & Teaching Materials

  • Qeverisja Korporative dhe Auditimi i Brendshëm në Funksion të Performancës së Sektorit Bankar në Kosovë – Monograph based on doctoral research.
  • Cilësia e Pasqyrave Financiare dhe Standardet e Kontabilitetit – Scientific monograph on financial reporting quality.
  • Co-author of the textbook Kontabiliteti i Institucioneve Financiare – konceptet themelore.

Teaching Portfolio

Bachelor Courses

  • Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Personal Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Principles of Econometrics
  • Accounting for Financial Institutions
  • Bank Accounting

Master & Professional Courses

  • Advanced Auditing / Other Assurance Services
  • Forensic Accounting (advanced)
  • Accounting for Financial Institutions (Master level)
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting (SCAAK)

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching is strongly practice-oriented and based on case studies, interactive simulations and digital tools. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ analytical skills, ethical judgement and ability to link accounting information with decision-making in both private and public sector contexts.

Projects, Service & Honors

Selected Projects

  • World Bank CFRR – Accountancy Education Benchmarking Study – National researcher for Kosovo, analysing accountancy education systems in several Western Balkan countries.
  • Digital Transformation: Integrating Data Analytics and Software Proficiency into University Curricula – Project at the Universities of Prishtina and Peja (supported by the US Embassy) focusing on embedding data analytics and digital tools in accounting education.
  • Multiple workshops and training programmes with SCAAK, EBRD, Supreme Audit Office and international partners on audit quality, financial reporting and public sector accountability.

Service & Professional Engagements

  • Member of the Scientific Committees and session chair at international conferences (Innovative Economic Symposium, ISAR, Odyssey, etc.).
  • Panel chair and presenter at the “Digital Accounting Conference” on digital advancements and data analytics.
  • Member of the Faculty Council and leader in re-accreditation and curriculum reform for accounting programmes.

Honors & Awards

  • Outstanding Student of the University of Prishtina (2006) – Awarded for completing bachelor studies with GPA 10.00/10.00 in Banking, Finance and Accounting at the Faculty of Economics.
  • Most Creative Lecturer in Accounting/Auditing (2014) – Recognised by the World Bank in Vienna, Austria. Participants included all Western Balkan countries. Watch presentation (18:50) and winner announcement (39:00).

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK) – Full member in three categories:

Selected Seminars & Workshops (as Lecturer)

  • ISA 220 Quality Management for Financial Statement Audits (September 2021) – Seminar for National Audit Office auditors, organized by SCAAK.
  • Analytical Audit Procedures in Practice (November 2021) – Seminar for auditors and accountants with Lulzim Zeka, organized by SCAAK.
  • Financial Management for Micro-Enterprises (February 2022) – Training for Kosovo micro-enterprise representatives, organized by EBRD.
  • Preparation of Financial Statements according to IAS/IFRS and IFRS for SMEs (April 2022) – Seminar for SCAAK members on certified accountant responsibilities.
  • Preparation of Financial Statements - Practical Cases (April 2023) – Advanced practical seminar for SCAAK members.

International Mobility & Conferences

  • ERASMUS+ Academic Staff Mobility (May 2022) – Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey (09.05.2022 - 13.05.2022).
  • ERASMUS+ Academic Staff Mobility (June 2023) – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, Portugal (25.06.2023 - 01.07.2023).
  • Digital Accounting Conference (March 2023) – Panel Chair: "Digital Advancements in the Private and Public Sector: Financial Transparency and Data Analytics". Panelists included directors from Tax Administration, Municipality of Prishtina, EBRD, RBKO, and AmCHAM.
  • Digital Accounting Conference (February 2024) – Presenter: "The Role of Financial Reporting in Strategic Business Development".
  • Innovative Economic Symposium 2023 (October 2023) – Scientific Committee member and Session IV A-Finance Chair. Presented "Analyzing market volatility in the USA and Japan during COVID-19: Insights from the EGARCH model".

World Bank REPARIS Workshops

  • Good Practices in Audit Oversight (October 2023) – Polish Agency for Audit Oversight, Warsaw, Poland (03.10.2023 - 05.10.2023).
  • Second Regional Audit Quality Assurance Forum (November 2023) – Practical examples of public oversight and audit quality control, Skopje, North Macedonia (06.11.2023 - 08.11.2023).
  • Third Regional Audit Quality Assurance Forum (October 2024) – "Improving Audit Quality through Cooperation", Bucharest, Romania (21.10.2024 - 24.10.2024).

Recent Certifications

  • ESG Certification (July 2025) – Ed4S Academy. Certificate ID: 8k9oum7h9z. View Certificate
  • CSRD Fundamentals (July 2025) – CSRD Institute. Certificate ID: 686b844728d2cbdc0b0bcdaa. View Certificate

Educational Web Applications

Custom-built interactive tools designed to support teaching and self-learning in accounting, finance, econometrics and research.

🔎 Academetrix – Research Dashboard

OpenAlex-powered research panel

Search & add authors, track key indicators (papers, citations, h-index, i10-index), visualise yearly trends and export data to CSV.

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📊 Econometrics 101

Practical introduction to econometrics

Linear regression, statistical tests, diagnostics (heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity), and forecasting with confidence intervals.

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💰 Kosovo Salary Calculator

Net and gross salary calculator

Calculate net and gross salary, contributions, and income tax according to Kosovo Law No. 08/L-142.

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📚 Personal Finance 101

Personal finance basics

Budgeting, saving, debt management, investing basics, retirement planning with calculators, quizzes and glossary (ALB/ENG).

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🏦 Corporate Finance 101

Modules, tools & quizzes

Time value of money, cash flow analysis, WACC/CAPM, capital budgeting (NPV/IRR), capital structure, dividend policies, and working capital.

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📈 Financial Markets for Beginners

Interactive platform for finance basics

Learning modules, financial games, practical tools, quizzes and glossary to discover fundamental finance concepts.

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🏢 Corporate Governance

Educational and engaging tool

Module-based learning covering roles, responsibilities, key principles, case studies of corporate failures, and interactive quizzes (ALB/ENG).

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📚 Accounting Basics

Learn debits, credits & accounting equation

Accounting Equation (A = L + E), Debit/Credit rules, T-Account Explorer, and Transaction Simulator with instant feedback.

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🎮 ACC101 Adventure

Mini accounting game

3 mini-games: Classify Accounts (drag & drop), Record in Journal (debit/credit scenarios), Quick Round (60-second quiz). Bilingual (ALB/ENG).

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⚖️ Debits and Credits Game

Mini game for practice

Two modes: "Debit or Credit?" and "Record Transactions" with instant feedback, automatic scoring, and balance verification (ALB/ENG).

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📘 From Transactions to Financial Statements

Case study

Complete flow: Transaction → Journal → Ledger → Trial Balance → Financial Statements, with adjusting entries and CSV/PDF export (ALB/ENG).

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📒 Lab Ledger

Tool for 'ACCOUNTING' course

Accounting Cycle theory, Concepts & Principles, Recording in Books (debit/credit, T-Accounts), Interactive Tools, Financial Statements, Quizzes & Glossary.

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💻 Accounting Simulator

Interactive tool

Simulate accounting transactions and financial statements in real time: Accounting Equation, Journal Entries, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Transaction Scenarios.

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🧮 Interactive Accounting Tool

Create entries and see full impact

Basic Accounting Equation (A = L + E), Manual Journal Entry, 15 Practice Transactions, General Journal & T-Accounts, Financial Statements updated in real time.

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📦 Inventory Master

FIFO, LIFO & Weighted Average

Learn inventory costing methods with Calculator, Practice, and Quiz modes. Real-time visualizations, automatic journal entries (ALB/ENG).

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☕ Caffeine & Ledgers LLC

30-day simulation game

Can you turn a profit within 30 days? Daily events, record transactions (debits = credits), Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Journal Log.

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📘 Accounting Principles Interactive

Master PPE & Intangible Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment (acquisition, depreciation methods, repairs vs. improvements, disposal) and Intangible Assets with interactive games (ALB/ENG).

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🎉 International Accounting Day 2025

Celebrate November 10

Celebrate International Accounting Day with Luca Pacioli! Learn about the Father of Accounting, fun facts, interactive quiz, fundamental principles, and festive animations (ALB/ENG).

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🤖 AI Tools for Accounting Students

AI literacy for accounting education

12+ AI Tools (ChatGPT, NotebookLM, Claude, Gemini), learning modules with practical exercises and quizzes, complete guides and templates (ALB/ENG). 100% Free.

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📊 Financial Accounting – Bonds & Stockholders' Equity

IFRS-based interactive exercises

Bonds (basics, discount/premium, amortization), Stocks and Stockholders' Equity (common, preferred, treasury stock), Retained Earnings & Dividends, Interactive Entries (ALB/ENG).

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⏰ Kosovo Clock & Fun Phrases

Digital clock and Albanian humor

Digital clock (Kosovo timezone) with funny Albanian expressions like "Ivvvv laj, pot fshishin kta!", "Hajde, pi një kafe!", "O sa mirë me qenë shqiptar!".

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