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Dr. Joshua Wafula Chesoli
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Joshua Wafula Chesoli Bio
Dr. Joshua Wafula Chesoli
Senior Lecturer
School of Business and Economics
Department of Accounting and Finance
Biography:
Dr. Wafula is a Senior Lecturer of Accounting and Finance at Kisii University’s department of Accounting and Finance. He previously held academic appointments at Mount Kenya University and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. in Accounting from Lawrence University. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a Principal of several High Schools in Kenya.
His consulting activities include serving as an expert witness on issues related to the mutual fund industry, providing valuation expertise for mergers and acquisitions, and developing quantitative targeting models that detail compatibility between securities issuers and institutional investors.
His current research interests include institutional investor trading strategies and their relation to stock and bond returns and conflicts of interest in the delegated portfolio management industry. His research publications include papers in the Journal of Business Management, International Journal of Academics and Research, and International Journal of Business and Management Science.
Academic qualifications:
May, 2013 Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting, Lorenz University, USA.
Title of Thesis: The Relationship between Auditor’s tenure, Audit firm size and Auditor’s independence.
2008-2009 Master’s degree in Business Administration, specializing in Accounting, Lorenz University, USA.
2006-2008 Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Administration specializing in Accounting, Ashwood University, USA.
Research Interest:
Dr. Wafula has published widely in the field of Accounting, Finance and Management. His research interest is in quantitative standards for the implementation of internal market risk model by banks; Sentimental inclination of the Average Capital Market investor and the Relationship between Auditor’s tenure, Audit firm size and Auditor’s independence.
Publications
1. Chesoli, J. W. (2017) Accounting Procedures of Small Business Enterprises in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. IJRDO- Journal of Business Management Volume 3, Issue-5 May, 2017 ISSN: 2455- 6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
2. Chesoli, J. W. (2017) Assessing the Effects of the Accounting Information System under the Enterprise Resources Planning. IJRDO-Journal of Business Management Volume 3 Issues 6 June 2017. ISSN: 2455- 6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
3. Chesoli, J. W. (2017) Assessing the Reward Techniques that Motivate Employees in Business Organizations. Economic and Finance Review Vol.5 (02) pp.01-04, June, 2017. Available online at http: //www.businessjournalz.org/efr
4. Chesoli, J. W.(2017) The role of Auditors in ensuring effective financial control at County Government level: The case of Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. IJRDO-Journal of Business Management Volume 3 Issues 7 July 2017. ISSN: 2455- 6661.Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
5. Chesoli, J. W.Employee Involvement in Decision Making on Performance of SME’s in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. Volume 4 Issue 2 ISSN: 2455- 6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
6. Chesoli, J. W.Assessing the Effect of Working Capital Management on the Business Profitability. Volume 4 Issue 2 ISSN: 2455-6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
7. Chesoli, J. W.An evaluation of quantitative standards for the implementation of internal market risk model by commercial banks. Volume 4 Issue 4 ISSN: 2455-6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
8. Chesoli, J. W.A survey to ascertain the Sentimental inclination of the Average Capital Market investor in Kenya. Volume 4 Issue 4 ISSN: 2455-6661. Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
9. Mwaura S, Stella O, Wafula C.An assessment of the influence of employees mainstreaming strategies on performance of saving and credit cooperatives in Kenya: A Case of WakenyaPamoja Limited, Kisii town. African Journal of Business and Management Vol 2(4) PP 18-28, ISSN: 2518-0312 Copyright: 2017 AJBM Open Access Online @ http://onlinesciencejournals.com/index.php/ajbm
10. Oyieko.O. M., Nyang’au,A., Chesoli, W.,(2018)An Evaluation of Effects of Cash Flow Management Activities on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journals of Academics & Research. Ijarke Business & Management Journal August, 2018: Vol. 1, (1) ISSN: 2617-4138.
11. Oyieko, R.N., Nyang’au. A., Chesoli, W. (2018) Evaluation of Working Capital Management Practices on the Financial Performance of Tea Factories in Kisii County. International Journals of Academics & Research. Ijarke Business & Management Journal August. 1(1) ISSN: 2617-4138.
12. Chepngetich J., Ngacho, C., Chesoli J W., The Relationship Between procurement Planning Practices On service Delivery Among County Governments In Kenya. A Case of Kericho County Government. International journal of academics & Research. Ijarke Business & Management Journal August, 2018: vol. 1 ISSN: 2617-4138.
13. Orwaru, M. J., Otuya, W., Nyaboga, Y. B., Chesoli, W. J.,Ngacho, C (2021). Moderating effect of Craft Entreprenuership Practices and Value Creation of Rural, Small and Micro Enterprises in Tabaka Sub-County, Kisii, Kenya. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 1, Issue 1 August, 2018.
14. Chesoli, J. W.Establishing the gap between practicing and Teaching Accounting. Volume 5 issue 8 August, 2019. IJIRDO – Journal of Business Management. ISSN: 2455-6661 Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
15. Chesoli, J. W.Is the Accounting Profession serving Public Interest or capital Interest. Volume 5 issue 8 August, 2019. IJIRDO – Journal of Business management. ISSN: 2455-6661 Available online at: http://ijrdo.org
16. Talibong, A., Chesoli, W., Mogwambo, (2019). Examining the effect of Lending Policies on the Profitability of Commercial Banks in Nakuru Town, Kenya. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 2, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2019. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/2.1article10.
17. Langat, G. K., Nyangau, A. S., Chesoli, W. (2019). An assessment of the effect of Financial Management Practices on the Profitability of Tea Firms in Kenya: A Case of KTDA Factories in Kericho County, Kenya. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 2, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2019. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/2.1article11.
18. Ondara M. A., Nyangau, A., Chesoli, J. W. (2019). Effects of Budgeting Process on the Growth of Seventh-Day Adventist Church: A Case of South Kenyan Conference.. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 2, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2019. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/2.1article34.
19. Chesoli, J. W. Impact of Public Debt on Economic growth in the public sector in Kenya. EPH- International Journal of Business and Management Science. ISSN: 2208 – 2190. VOL. 6 Issue 11, NOV, 2020-11-30
20. Chesoli, J. W. Accounting as a tool for corruption control in the public sector in Kenya. EPH- International Journal of Business and Management Science. ISSN: 2208 – 2190. VOL. 6 Issue 11, NOV, 2020-11-30
21. Chesoli, J. W. The role of Forensic Accounting as a tool in the fight against Financial crimes. EPH- International Journal of Business and Management Science. ISSN: 2208 – 2190. VOL. 6 Issue 11, NOV, 2020-11-30
22. Ofunya, J. K., Wafula, J.C.,Ngacho, C., (2020). Influence of Working Capital Management Practices on Profitability of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Eldoret Town, Kenya.. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 3, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2020. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/3.1article17.
23. Chesoli, J. W. Impact of Accounting Theory on Financial Reporting in Kenya. EPH – International Journal of Business and Management Science. ISSN: 2208 – 2190. VOL. 7, Issue 6, Pages 1 – 11 28th June, 2021-08-16
24. Chesoli, J. W. Exploring Behavioural aspects of Market Efficiency and Anomalies. EPH – International Journal of Business and Management Science. ISSN: 2208 – 2190. VOL. 7 Issue 6, Pages 22 – 33 28th June, 2021
25. Osir, Wafula&Ngacho (2021). Relationship between Interest Rate Cap and Access to Credit by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kenya. World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR) ISSN: 2454-8236, Volume-10, Issue-2, February 2021 Pages 45-56.
26. Osir, Wafula&Ngacho (2021). Relationship between Cash Reserve Ratio and Access to Credit by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise in Kisumu County, Kenya. World Journal of Innovative Research (WJIR) ISSN: 2454-8236, Volume- 10, Issue-2, February 2021 Pages 57-69
27. Owago, k. O., Ngacho, C, C., Wafula, J. (2021). The role of Procurement Act 2015 in the buyer-supplier relationships and Performance of Milk processing firms: A case of Nairobi County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Procurement and Supply Chain management, 3(2), 104-144.
28. Kiganane. A. W., Ngacho C., Chesoli, J. W. (2021). The Role of Government Interventions in the Relationship between procurement Practices and Procurement performance in Public Secondary Schools: A case of West Pokot Sub County, Kenya. ISSN: 2518-2404. International Academic Journal of procurement and Supply Chain management. Vol. 3, Issue 2, PP. 145-192. Aug, 2021.
29. Oyugi, Wafula&Ngacho (2021). Effect of Capital Structure Composition on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. IJARKE Business & management Journal Vol. 3, Issue 3 Feb- Apr. 2021
30. Rono, Ngacho and Wafula(2021). Relationship between Debt Management Skills and Financial Performance of Youth Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya. Vol. 3, Issue 4 May-July, 2021.
31. Mitema, E. B., Akuku, C., Wafula, J. C. (2021). Influence of material Cost Strategy on Organizational Performance in Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. IJARKE Business &management Journal. ISSN: 2617-4138. Vol. 4, Issue 1, Aug – Oct, 2021. Doi: 10.32898/ibmj.01/4.1article 04.
32. Onkware. M., Wafula J., Muya. James. (2021). Moderating Influence of Firm Size on the Cost of Equity and Financial Performance of listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business & management Journal. Vol. 3, Issue 4 May – July, 2021. Doi: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4 article 08
33. Onkware. M., Wafula J., Muya. James. (2021). Moderating Influence of Firm Size on the Cost of Debt and Financial Performance of listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business & Management Journal. Vol. 3, Issue 4 May – July, 2021. Doi: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4 article 09
34. Chebet L., Kimutai G., Chesoli, J. W.,( 2021). Effects of Institutional Factors on Implementation of Performance Contracting in Public Secondary Schools in West Pokot County, Kenya. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 4, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2021. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/4.1article02.
35. Naomi, R. C., Wafula J.,Ngacho. C., (2021). Relationship between Debt Management Skills and Financial Performance of Youth Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya.. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 3, Issue 4 May - Jul, 2021. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4article01.
36. Oyugi. M. O., Wafula , C.,Ngacho, C. (2021). Effects of Capital Structure Composition on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal vol. 3, Issue 3 Feb. – Apr. 2021. DOI:10.32898/ibmj.01/3.3article02.
37. Masakala, K. C., Chesoli W. J.,Ngacho C.,(2022). Relationship between Programming Independence and Audit Quality in Mbale Municipal Council – Uganda. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal. Vol. 5, Issue 1 Aug-Oct, 2022. DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/5.1article01.
38. Masakala, K. C., Chesoli W. J.,Ngacho C.,(2022). An examination of the relationship between Investigative Independence and Audit Quality in Mbale Municipal Council-Uganda. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal. Vol. 5, Issue 1 Aug-oct, 2022. DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/5.1article02.
39. Wesonga, V. O., Wafula J. C.,Ngacho, (2022). Evaluation of Risk Diversification on Fianancial performance of Commercial Banks listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. The International Journal of Business and management. ISSN: 2321-8916. Vol. 10, Issue 2 Feb, 2022. DOI: 10.24940/theijbm/2022/v10/i2/168571-408246-1-SM.
40. C. M. Githukia, J.W. Chesoli, J. O. Manyala and J. A. Odhiambo. (2021). Unravelling gender awareness and opportunities in Aquaculture value chain in Western Kenya. E. Afri. For J ( 2021, Vol. 85, 1-4, Pg. 209-219)
41. C. M. Githukia, S.S Drexler, K. O. Obiero, B. O, Nyawanda, J. A. Odhiambo, J. W. Chesoli, J. O. Manyala. Gender roles and constraints in the aquaculture value chain in western Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research. Vol. 16(5), pp 732-745, May, 2020 DOI: 10.5897/ajar2020.14783.
42. Ogega. J. M., Chesoli, W.,Nyangau. A.(2022). Effects of Financial Disclosure Dimensions and the roles of the Firm Size on Financial Performance of Firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal. Vol. 5, Issue 1. Aug- Oct, 2022. Doi: 10.32898/ibmj.01/5.1article08.
43. Oseko, M V., Maobe, A., Wafula. J(2022). Effect of Dividend Policy on Shareholder’s Wealth Maximization of Blues Chip Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. ISSN: 2617-4138. IJARKE Business and Management Journal. Vol. 4, Issue 1. Nov, 21 – Jan. 2022, 2022. Doi: 10.32898/ibmj.01/4.2article06.
44. Cherop, G. K.,Wafula, J., Ngacho, C. (2019). Organizational factors influencing the growth of Youth Owned Enterprises as moderated by Government Policies in Kabarnet Town, Baringo County. IJIRDO – Journal of Business Management. Volume 5, Issue No. 9. ISSN: 2455 – 6661. Doi.org/10.53555/bm.v5i9.3193;
45. Kipkoech, S. K., Wafula, J., Ngacho, C. (2019). Challenges facing strategic implementation of County Integrated Development Plans among County Governments in Kenya: A Case of Baringo County. IJIRDO – Journal of Business Management. Volume 5, Issue 9. Doi.org/10.53555/bm.v5i9.3192.
46. Ondari, M., Nyangau, A., Chesoli, J. W. (2019). An assessment of the influence of corporate Governance Principles on Growth of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kisii County, Kenya. GJMBR – C Finance, Volume 19, Issue C7.
47. Kiage, E., Nyangau, A., Chesoli, W. (2019). Effect of Environmental Audit Practices on Profitability of Tea Processing Factories in Kisii County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. Volume 6, No. 4.
48. Rotich, Y. J., Wafula, J., Ngacho, C. (2019). The Determinants influencing Financial Performance of Commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. IJIRDO – Journal of Business Management. Volume 5, Issue 9. Pgs 208 – 312. Doi. Org/10.53555/bm.v5i9.31.
49. Kemuma, G., Wafula, J. C., Muya, J. (2020). Effect of Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Focus on Commercial Banks listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange. International Journal of Academic Research and Development. ISSN: 2455 – 4197. Volume 5, issue 5, Pgs 20 – 24.
50. Chesoli, J. (2023). An assessment of shareholders profitability as a strategy for tax avoidance. IJRDO-Journal of Business Management, 9(3), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.53555/bm.v9i3.5583. 2023-03-07.
Class taught:
Postgraduate and Undergraduate classes,
i.e. BOM/BBAM 311, BCOM/BBAM 412 and MBAD 711, MBAD 712, MBAD 811 DBAD 910, DBAD 930 etc.
Other relevant links:
To access Google scholar: jwafula@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
Official Contact details: jwafula@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke