Dr. Chidiebele Innocent Onyali

Dr. Chidiebele Innocent Onyali is a SENIOR LECTURER in ACCOUNTANCY Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chidiebele Innocent Onyali

Staff Profile

I am Dr Onyali, Chidiebele Innocent. A native of Mbaukwu in Awka South LGA. I am a Lecturer of Accounting in Accountancy Department, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My Area of Specialization in Accounting is Sustainability Accounting and Corporate Reporting.  As a Lecturer with many years of experience, I derive joy and satisfaction in researching and imparting knowledge. 

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Accountancy, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ACCOUNTANCY

Social Profiles

Interest Areas

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2019)
September, 2015 to July, 2015
PhD Accountancy
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2015)
September, 2012 to January, 2015
M.sc Accountancy
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010)
October, 2006 to July, 2010
B.sc Accountancy Accountancy
4Tansi International College Awka. (NECO, June, 2006)
September, 2000 to June, 2006
Senior School Certificate
5Tansi International College Awka. (SSCE, June, 2006)
September, 2000 to June, 2006
West African Senior School Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Director Open Spaces/Space Allocations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2023 to Present
2Chairman, Task force on Regular results Committee, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
November, 2022 to Present
3Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
November, 2022 to Present
4Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2022 to Present
5Lecturer 1, Accountancy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2019 to September, 2022
6Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to Present
7Lecturer II, Accountancy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2016 to September, 2019
8Assistant Lecturer, Accountancy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2015 to January, 2016
9Graduate Assistant, Accountancy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
March, 2012 to January, 2015

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nworie, G.O., Moedu, V.O., & Onyali, C.I.. (2023, January), "Contribution of current assets management to the financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in Nigeria.", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 77- 87
2Nzereogu, C.E. & Onyali, C.I.. (2023, April), "Firm financial characteristics and social responsibility cost of industrial goods firms publicly listed in Nigeria", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 76-107
3Igwebuike, C.C. & Onyali, C.I.. (2023, April), "Capital structure and corporate environmental responsibility of industrial goods firms listed on Nigerian Exchange Group", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 244-281
4Nworie, G.O., Okafor, T.G., Igwebuike, C.C., & Onyali, C.I.. (2023, February), "Utilizing cost-volume-profit analysis for informed decision making in small business management.", Central Asian Journal of Innovations on Tourism Management and Finance, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 102-115
5Onyali, C.I., & Uchegbu, CU.. (2022, December), "Does board structure matter for corporate social responsibility performance? Evidence from listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria.", Research Journal of Management Practice
6Onyali, C.I., Eze, M.N., & Okerekeoti, C.U.. (2022, July), "Board Composition And Corporate Environmental Investment:A Study Of Listed Oil And Gas Firms In Nigeria", Journal of Research in Business and Management, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 37-47
7Amaegbu, C.E., & Onyali, C.I.. (2021, July), "Environmental Cost Accounting And Corporate Performance Of Listed Manufacturing Firms On Nigerian Stock Exchange.", Research Journal of Management Practice, Vol. 1, (Issue 7), pp 42-55
8Onyali, C.I., & Uchegbu, C.U.. (2021, August), "Determinants Of Corporate Environmental Performance Of Oil And Gas Firms Listed On Nigerian Stock Exchange.", Research Journal of Management Practice, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 36-46
9Onyali, C.I., & Okerekeoti, C.U., & Uchegbu, C.U.. (2020, June), "Assessment Of The Effective Factors Of Social Responsibility Disclosure Of Listed Consumer Goods Firms On Nigerian Stock Exchange", International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 126-133
10Onyali, C.I., & Okafor, T.G.. (2019, May), "Assessment Of The Influence Of Foreign Directors On Integrated Sustainability Reporting Of Consumer Goods Firms Listed On Nigerian Stock Exchange", Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 65-74
11Onyali, C.I., Okerekeoti, C.U., & Uchegbu, C.U.. (2019, February), "Female Boardroom Participation And Corporate Sustainability: Evidence From Listed Manufacturing Firms On Nigerian Stock Exchange.", Indonesian Journal of Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility,, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 56-76
12Okafor, T.G., Ezeagba, C.E., & Onyali, C.I.. (2018, March), "Effect Of Earnings Management On Performance Of Corporate Organizations In Nigeria.", International Journal of Business Management and Economic Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 88-101
13Onyali, C.I., & Okafor, T.G.. (2018, March), "Effect Of Corporate Governance Mechanisms On Tax Aggressiveness Of Quoted Manufacturing Firms On Nigerian Stock Exchange.", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-20
14Onyali, C.I., & Okerekeoti, C.U.. (2018, July), "Board Heterogeneity And Corporate Performance Of Firms In Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 103-117
15Onyali, C.I., & Okafor, T.G.. (2018, September), "Firm Attributes And Corporate Environmental Performance: Evidence From Quoted Industrial Firms On Nigerian Stock Exchange", Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 854-863
16Onyali, C.I., Egbunike, P.A., & Akamelu, C.R.. (2017, July), "Towards A New Era In Corporate Reporting: The Need For Firms' Adoption Of The Integrated Reporting Approach In Nigeria.", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 25-29
17Onyali, C.I., Okoye, E.I., & Okerekeoti, C.U.. (2017, October), "Determinants Of Triple Bottom Line Disclosure Practice Of Listed Manufacturing Firms On The Nigerian Stock Exchange.", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-17
18Onyali, C.I., Okafor, T.G., & Egolum, P.. (2016, July), "The Use Of Cloud Computing And Accounting Packages For Corporate Business Transactions In Nigeria: An Explorative Study", IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), Vol. 18, (Issue 7), pp 113-117
19Okafor, T.G., Onyali, C.I., & Onodi B.. (2016, May), "Striking A Balance Between Stakeholders’ Information Needs And Companies’ Sustainable Development Reports: An Overview Of Selected African Companies", Research Journal of Finance and Accounting www.iiste.org, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 24-35
20Onodi B.E; Okafor T.G. & Onyali C.I.. (2015, April), "The Impact Of Forensic Investigative Methods On Corporate Fraud Deterrence In Banks In Nigeria", European Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 69-85
21Okafor T.G; Onodi B.E & Onyali C.I.. (2015, August), "The Effect Of Control Measures In The Power Sector Reforms On Electricity Development In Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 297-312
22Okafor T.G & Onyali C.I. (2015, January), "Survey Of Fraud Prevention And Detection Methods In The Fraud Control Strategies Adopted In The Nigerian Public Sector.", International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 344-358
23Onyali C.I; Okafor T.G & Onodi B.. (2015, March), "Effectiveness Of Triple Bottom Line Disclosure Practice In Nigeria: Stakeholders Perspective.", European Journal of Accounting Auditing and Finance Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 45-61
24Onyali, C.I. & Ogbodo, C.O.. (2015, March), "Cloud Computing And Accounting: A Paradigm For Improved Corporate Performance.", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 70-76
25Onyali C.I; Okafor T.G & Egolum P.. (2014, March), "An Assessment Of Environmental Information Disclosure Practices Of Selected Nigerian Manufacturing Companies", International Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 349-355
26Ezejiofor R.A; Echekoba F.N; Adigwe P.K & Onyali C.I. (2014, October), "Relevance Of Corporate Dividend Policy On The Shareholder’s Wealth", Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management, Vol. 1, (Issue 10), pp 493-504
27Onyali C.I & Okafor T.G. (2014, April), "Foreign Direct Investment And The Nigerian Economy: Vision 2020 Mission", International Journal of Business and Finance Management Research, Vol. 2, pp 8-16
28Egbunike F.C; Ogbodo O. C. & Onyali C.I.. (2014, November), "Utilizing Strategic Management Accounting Techniques (SMATs) For Sustainability Performance Measurement", Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 5, (Issue 13), pp 140-153
29Onyali C.I. (2014, June), "Triple Bottom Line Accounting And Sustainable Corporate Performance", Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 195-209
30Ekwueme C.M; Egbunike F.C & Onyali C.I. (2013, March), "Benefits Of Triple Bottom Line Disclosures On Corporate Performance: An Exploratory Study Of Corporate Stakeholders", Journal of Management and Sustainability, Vol. 3, (Issue -2), pp 79-91
31Okoye P.V.C; Egbunike F.C; Onyali C.I. (2013, November), "The Nexus Of Management Information System (MIS) Implementation And Managerial Performance: An Exploratory Study", Journal of Information Engineering and Applications, Vol. 3, (Issue 13), pp 76-86
32Onyali, C.I., & Egbunike, F.C.. (2013, July), "Nigerian Public Sector Accountability: The Way Forward.", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 13-23
33Egbunike, F.C., Eneh, O.M., Onyali, C.I., & Onuoha, O.. (2012, February), "Utilizing The Sustainability Balanced Scorecard (SBSC) Framework For Sustainability Management (CSM)", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 101-129
Conference Papers
1Eze, M.N. & Onyali, C.I.. (2021, September), "Nexus between Environmental Cost Accounting and Corporate Performance of Firms in Nigeria",
2Egbunike, F.C., Onyali, C.I., Okegbe, T. & Odum, A.N.. (2017, November), "Sustainability Accounting Practices And Disclosure Among Multinational Corporations (MNC).", INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
3Egbunike, F.C., Onyali, C.I. & Okegbe, T.. (2017, November), "Audit Firm Characteristics And Audit Quality As Determinants Of Corporate Failures In Nigeria.", INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
4Onyali, C.I., & Okafor, T.G.. (2016, September), "Corporate Reporting In Nigeria: The Need To Transit To Integrated Reporting Practice (Study Of Coca Cola Company Report).",
5Okafor, T.G., Onyali, C.I. & Okafor, K.. (2016, September), "Analysis Of The Effect Of Earnings Management On Performance Of Corporate Organizations In Nigeria.",
6Onyali, C.I., & Egbunike, F.C.. (2013, November), "Nigerian Public Sector Accountability: The Way Forward.",
7Okafor, T.G., & Onyali, C.I.. (2013, February), "Fraud Management Strategies In The Public Sector Through Application Of Prevention And Detection Methods: A Study Of Nigerian Public Sector.", International Academy of Africa Business and Development (IAABD)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Effect of Environmental Cost Accounting on Corporate Performance of Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Amaegbu Chidiogo Esther (2013406045F)
2"Capital Structure and Corporate Environmental Responsibility of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Igwebuike Chinyere (2020426005F)
3"Firm Financial Characteristics and Corporate Social Responsibility Cost of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Nzereogu Chiamaka Esther (2020406004P
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of Contemporary Issues in Accounting" (April, 2021)
2Editor, "Journal of Contemporary Issues in Accounting" (August, 2021)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "The Influences of Future Orientation and Financial Literacy on Personal Financial Management Practices among Gen Y in Malaysia: The Moderating Role of Gender" (October, 2019)
2Reviewer, "Audit committee characteristics and corporate governance disclosure of Nigerian deposit money banks" (April, 2018)
3Reviewer, "Cash Holding, Debt and Dividend Decision in the Context of Governance: Case of The Tunisian Companies Evidence of a Simultaneous Analyses" (December, 2018)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Deputy Director, Open Spaces/Space Allocation, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023)
2Member, "Union Electoral Commission (UNECO) for 2021/2022 Unizik SUG Election" (January, 2022)
3Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2022)
4Member, "Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Prayer Committee" (February, 2022)
5Secretary, "Department of Accountancy Entertainment/Event Management Committee" (February, 2022)
6Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Sports and Recreation Committee" (April, 2021)
7Postgraduate Coordinator, "Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2019 to June, 2021)
8Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (December, 2019)
9Collation Officer for Presidential and National Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019)
10Collation Officer for State House of Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019)
11Member, "Committee on Accountancy Department NUC Accreditation" (July, 2019)
12Staff Academic Adviser, "Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2018)
13Secretary, "Accountancy Department Appraisal Committee for 2017/2018 Appraisal" (August, 2018)
14Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Library and ICT Management Committee" (June, 2018)
15Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Research Grant & Workshop Committee" (June, 2018)
16Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Business Roundtable Series & Linkages Committee" (June, 2018)
17Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Alumni Relations Committee" (June, 2018)
18Secretary, "Accountancy Department Appraisal Committee for 2016/2017 Appraisal" (July, 2017)
19Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Silver Jubilee Celebration Sub-Committee on Publications" (November, 2017)
20Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Silver Jubilee Celebration Sub-Committee on Catering and Welfare" (November, 2017)
21Coordinator, "Accountancy Department Coordinator for the compilation of list of Graduands for degreeProgrammes" (November, 2017 to December, 2017)
22Member, "Union Electoral Commission (UNECO) for 2018/2019 Unizik SUG Election" (February, 2017)
23Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference Committee" (May, 2016)
24Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Library and ICT Management Committee" (May, 2016)
25Member, "Department of Accountancy Committee on Accountancy Research Digest" (May, 2016)
26Member, "Department of Accountancy Committee on the collation of 2008-2013 PG and CEP results not available in the Department" (May, 2016)
27Member, "Department of Accountancy welfare/Honorarium Committee" (December, 2015)
28Member, "Department of Accountancy PG Seminar/Defence Committee" (December, 2015)
29Member, "Department of Accountancy 2009/2010 CEP Result Computation Committee" (October, 2015)
30Secretary, "Department of Accountancy Postgraduate Board" (December, 2015)
31Member, "Department of Accountancy Committee on Research Workshop" (March, 2015)
32Member, "Department of Accountancy Committee on Computation and Re-computation of CEP Degree Result." (April, 2015)
33Member, "Department of Accountancy Committee on NUC Regular Programme Accreditation" (September, 2014)
34Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Environmental Sanitation Committee" (May, 2014)
35Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Management Sciences Sport Committee" (February, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)" - 180808 (member since 2012), https://nim.ng/
2Student Member, "Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria" - 168598 (member since 2010), https://icanig.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Other Event
1"IFRS For SMEs Train The Trainer Workshop", (Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria), 25th November, 2014 to 27th November, 2014; Lagos