Mohammed Getahun Musa, PhD

Mohammed Getahun Musa

Mohammed Getahun Musa, (PhD) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at Jimma University, Ethiopia. With over a decade of experience in higher education, his expertise encompasses financial reporting, public sector accounting reforms, and accounting education trends.

Professor Musa is a member of the Ethiopian Accounting Society and has served on several departmental committees, including course allocation and exam evaluation. In addition to his academic roles, he is a recognized trainer in IFRS and IPSAS, contributing significantly to the professional development of accounting standards in Ethiopia.

Educational Qualifications

  • M.Sc. in Accounting and Finance, Jimma University.
  • B.A. in Accounting and Finance, Jimma University.
  • Higher Diploma Programme (HDP) for Teachers, Jimma University.

Research Interests & Ongoing Work

Primary interests include Financial Markets, Behavioral Finance, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS/IPSAS).

  • Ongoing: Practical implementation challenges of IFRS in Ethiopian organizations.
  • Ongoing: The effect of IPSAS on reforming governmental financial reporting.
  • Ongoing: Change in public sector accounting policies on service delivery.

Selected Publications

  • Mohammed Getahun & Deresse Mersha (2020). Skill Gap perceived between employers and accounting graduates in Ethiopia. Financial Studies, 24, 65-90.
  • Deresse Mersha Lakew & Mohammed Getahun Musa (2019). Preparedness to Teach International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) In Ethiopia. International Journal of Commerce and Finance, 5(2), 147–157.
  • Deresse Mersha Lakew & Mohammed Getahun Musa (2019). Limitations of outcome-based Accounting curriculum in Ethiopia. Financial Studies, 23(1), 56-81.
  • Mohammed Getahun (2016). Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Insurance Industries in Ethiopia. Global Journal of Management and Business Research, 16(7).

Professional Training & Certifications

  • International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) - AABE.
  • International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS) - AABE.
  • Data Management and Analysis Using Stata Software.
  • Academic Module Writing - ADRC.