Dr. Akolisa Ufodike is an associate professor auditing and data analytics in the school of administrative studies at York University. He holds a joint appointment in the graduate program in public policy administration and law. He writes about ethics, accountability (political and financial), public sector finance, equity diversity & inclusion, and civic engagement.
A graduate of Haskayne’s Ph.D. and Cornell’s MBA programs, Dr. Ufodike is a Canadian FCPA, a US CPA, a UK FCCA and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He's also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Director - ICD.D by the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Experience
2023–present
Associate Professor, York University, Canada
2020–2023
Assistant Professor, York University, Canada
2017–2020
Assistant Professor, MacEwan University
Education
2017
University of Calgary, PHD
2008
Cornell University, MBA
2006
Laurentian University, BCom
Grants and Contracts
2022
SSHRC RGDI
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funding Source:
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
2021
LA&PS Black Scholars Research Fund
Role:
Lead Researcher
Funding Source:
York University
2021
LA&PS Anti-Black Racism Initiatives Fund
Role:
Lead Researcher
Funding Source:
York University
2020
SSHRC Explore Grant
Role:
Lead Researcher
Funding Source:
York University
2009
PHD Grant
Role:
PHD Student & Researcher
Funding Source:
CGA Alberta
Professional Memberships
CFE
FCPA
FCCA
ICD.D
CPA (OR, USA)
Honours
Fellowship of Chartered Professional Accountants Association (FCPA)