Departments

Qualification

• PhD in Accounting, University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 2019.
• Master Science in International Accounting, University Utara Malaysia, Malaysia, 2016.
• Bachelor in Accounting, College of Commerce and Economics, Hodeidah University, Yemen, 2005.

Professional Membership

• UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education.

Teaching & Learning Statement

Dr Mujeeb aims in teaching is to promote the development of a foundation of concepts and learning skills to encourage further learning and thought. He leads students through all his courses in assessing evidence, logical reasoning, developing arguments, solving problems and applying basic concepts to new environments. These skills will prepare students for potential learning and employment environments with a wide variety of demands. Further, Dr Mujeeb gives special consideration to using technology software in all of his courses to give the student a powerful weapon that makes him able to keep pace with technological developments in the current era.

Experience

Dr Mujeeb is an Assistant Professor of Accounting and finance. He is also a member of several committees at Gulf University, e.g., Examination Committee, Scientific Research Council Quality Assurance Committee for the year 2020/2021. He was a Lecturer at Accounting Department, Abs Community college-Hajjah, Yemen from 2005 to 2012. Besides, he was an Accountant at Salah Al-Awadi Industrial Complex, Hodeidah, Yemen from 2005 to earlier of 2012.

Research Interest

Dr Mujeeb's research interests focus on all area of Accounting, and in particular, financial reporting quality, earnings management, corporate governance, and firm performance. The aim of his research is to contribute to the literature in accounting and research knowledge. Moreover, he attempts to help policymakers and all users of accounting information in making the right decisions, solving the issues that arose and helping them to improve their situation.

Selected Publications

1. Al-Absy, M. S. M., Ismail, K. N. I. K., & Chandren, S. (2021). The association between real activities and accruals earnings management in Malaysian listed companies. Contaduria y Administracion, 66(3), 1-27.
2. Al-Absy, M. S. M. (2020). The board chairman's characteristics and financial stability of Malaysian-listed firms. Cogent Business & Management, 7(1), 1823586.
3. Al-Absy, M. S. M., Almaamari, Q., Alkadash, T., & Habtoor, A. (2020). Gender Diversity and Financial Stability: Evidence from Malaysian Listed Firms. The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics, and Business, 7(12), 181-193.
4. Al-Absy, M. S. M., Ismail, K. N. I. K., Chandren, S., & Al-Dubai, S. A. A. (2020). Involvement of Board Chairmen in Audit Committees and Earnings Management: Evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, 7(8), 233-246.
5. Al-Absy, M. S. M., Ku Ismail, K. N. I., & Chandren, S. (2018). Accounting expertise in the audit committee and earnings management. Business and Economic Horizons, 14(3), 451-476.
6. Al-Absy, M. S. M., Ku Ismail, K. N. I., & Chandren, S. (2019). Audit committee chairman characteristics and earnings management. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration, 11(4), 339-370.