Research Activities
Chronological List of Research Activities – Dr. Ross Vandiar (now Rafahël)
An Evaluation of the Thuthuka Undergraduate Programme Based on the Skills Identified in the SAICA Competency Framework
Dutch version: Onbewuste vooringenomenheid en de gevolgen voor de RvT/RvC – 2020
English version: Unconscious bias and the consequences for the Supervisory Board / Supervisory Board – 2020
Is Your Board of Directors Mature Enough? – The Use of KPIs to Measure Board Performance – 2019
The Dutch Board Configuration Debate: The Need for Further Research in The Netherlands – 2018
The impact of board structures on monitoring function and firm performance: an inquiry into Dutch listed companies –
(Co-Author with Prof L. Paliwal, India. Submitted to the ‘Indian Accounting Review’ in Feb 2018 for publication. Submitted to the European Accounting Management (EURAM) conference for presentation in June 2018 in Iceland)
A Critical Analysis Of The Capacity Of South African Non-Executive Directors: A Model For Best Practice In South Africa
Thesis Submitted For The Degree Doctor Of Philosophy In Auditing In The Faculty Of Economic And Financial Sciences At The University Of Johannesburg, 2015
A Student’s Guide For Financial Accounting At Masters’ Degree Level
(Text Book For Masters In Accounting – Unam, 2013)
The Effects Of Apartheid In The Current South African Educational System And Professions, With A Specific Focus On The Chartered Accountancy Profession
(Peer Reviewed Article – Published From ICAF – Namibia, University of Namibia, 2013)
Systems And Internal Controls Of Mazi Capital (Pty) Ltd
(Report From Consulting Engagement On Compliance Of Mazi Capital With The International Standard On Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3402, 2012)
Advanced Internal Auditing
Lecture Course Module – (Modules and Question Banks for Advanced Internal Auditing – University Of Johannesburg, 2012)
A critical analysis of the capacity of South African non-executive directors : a model for best practice in South Africa
(Research Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2012)
Major Factors Affecting The Chartered Accountancy Profession Within South Africa
(International Association For Accounting Education And Research – Venice, Universita Ca’ Foscari Venezia, 2011)
Undergraduate Thuthuka Students’ Perceptions Regarding Their Development Of Knowledge, Skills And Attributes
(3rd International Conference On Accounting And Finance – Namibia, University of Namibia, 2011)
Advanced Internal Auditing
Lecture Course Module – (Modules and Question Banks for Advanced Internal Auditing – University Of Johannesburg, 2011)
The Effects of Apartheid in the Current South African Educational System and Professions, With a Specific Focus On the Chartered Accountancy Profession
(2nd International Conference on Accounting and Finance – Namibia, University of Namibia, 2010)
Hindrances Affecting The Aims Of The South African Government On The Chartered Accountancy Profession
(11th World Congress Of Accounting Educators And Researchers – Singapore, 2010)
The Relationship of Mathematics on Academic Success in Accounting
(Conference Presentation – Southern African Accounting Association, 2010)
Milieu and Academic Performance: Case Study of Milieu Related Determinants in Accounting
(Value Conference – University of Johannesburg, 2010)
Auditing 3A and 3B
Lecture Course Module – (Modules And Question Banks For Auditing 3A and 3B – University Of Johannesburg, 2010)
Representation of Black Chartered Accountants with a Macro View on Effects of Saica Initiatives
(Journal Article – Published in Accounting SA, 2009)
Accounting 3A and 3B
Lecture Course Module – (Modules and Question Banks for Accounting 3A and 3B – University of Johannesburg, 2009)