Peter Lawer Angmor

Senior Lecturer & Business School Faculty Exams Officer

  • Profile

    Peter Lawer Angmor is an academic and finance professional with over a decade of experience in higher education, accounting, and consulting. As a Senior Lecturer in the Accounting, Banking, and Finance Department, he has made substantial contributions to the fields of accounting, banking, and finance.

    His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Corporate Finance, Business Finance, Financial Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Cost Accounting, Costing Technique, Management Accounting, Financial Markets, Financial Management, Research Methods, Taxation and Fiscal Policy, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Resourcing the Oganisation-Accounting and Finance (Staffordshire University) and Financial Analysis for Managers (Graduate School), demonstrating his deep expertise in these disciplines.

    His academic achievements are distinguished by numerous accolades, including being recognized as the Overall Best Graduating Master’s Student and the Best Graduating Student in MBA Accounting and Finance at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, during the 2011/2012 academic year. Additionally, Peter was honored as the Best All-Round Student and the Overall Best Student in the Department of Accounting for the 2007/2008 academic year at the Institute of Professional Studies. His scholarly output includes eight peer-reviewed publications that address critical topics such as financial performance, risk management, and corporate governance within the Ghanaian context.

    Peter has also served as a Project Accountant and Trainer at the Ghana Innovation Hub, an e-transform project of the Ministry of Communication with the support of the World Bank, in consortium with MDF-West Africa and BlueSpace Africa. He is also the Swiss-Africa Cybersecurity Community project coordinator and a Training Consultant for organizations such as the African Institute of Management Science and the International Centre for Capacity Development, Canada. His professional qualifications are further bolstered by his status as a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Management Consultant, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK).

    Beyond teaching and consulting, he has held key leadership roles at GCTU, including Faculty Examination Coordinator, Head of the Department of Accounting, Banking, and Finance, and Coordinator for the Accounting, Banking, and Finance programmes. He also served as Coordinator for the UPSA-Mentored Diploma Programmes.

    Peter developed and designed the Diploma in Accounting, Diploma in Management, and Diploma in Marketing programmes for the Business School, which the National Accreditation Board approved, and the mentoring institution, the University of Professional Studies, Accra, and was introduced in 2016/2017 academic year. His leadership and dedication are reflected in his work in curriculum development, faculty training, and student supervision at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

    Peter’s commitment to continuous learning and professional development is evident through his active participation in workshops, seminars, and conferences. His expertise and insights have not only shaped the academic and professional paths of numerous students but have also influenced broader discussions on financial and management practices in Ghana and beyond.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Angmor, P. L., & Diaboh, M. B. (2022). Exploring the Effect of Internal Auditors’ Function on Financial Performance of Universal Banks in Ghana. ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), 31(2 (8), April, 2022-June), 12-22.
    2 Mensah E. A., Donkor D. O., Owusu–Akomeah M. and Angmor P. L. (2018). Experiencing Change through Continuous Professional Development: The Case of Ghana Technology University College. International Journal of Technology And Entrepreneurship: Volume 1, Issue 01, Pp. 67-83, ISSN: 2637-3505, June 2018.
    3 Angmor P. L. (2016). Determinants of Leverage in Ghana: Evidence from listed Manufacturing and Trading Sector Companies. International Journal of Research (IJR): Volume 3, Issue 05, Pp. 41-46, e-ISSN: 2348-6848, p- ISSN: 2348-795X, March 2016.
    4 Opoku, R. T., Angmor P. L. and Boadi L. A. (2016). Credit Risk and Bank Profitability: Evidence from Ghana Stock Exchange. Journal for Studies in Management and Planning: Volume 02, Issue 3, Pp. 89-96, e-ISSN: 2395-0463, March 2016.
    5 Asare, C. and Angmor, P.L. (2015). The Effect of Debt Financing on the Profitability of SMEs in Accra Metropolis. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Ghana: Vol. 13, No. 2(2), Pp. 1-11, ISSN: 2343-6891, 31st May, 2015.
    6 Lawer, A. P., Opoku, R. T. and Boadi, L. A. (2014). Relationship between Board Structure Characteristics and Financial Performance of Listed Food and Beverage Firms in Ghana. Africa Development and Resources Research Institute Journal, Ghana: Vol. 16, No. 16(2). Pp. 1-11, ISSN: 2343-6662, 30th January, 2015.
    7 Lawer, A. P., Amaning, F. O., Asare, C. & Acquah, I. S. K. (2014). The Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on Performance of SMEs in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of Ghana. ADRRI Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Ghana: Vol. 8, No. 8(1), Pp. 19-28, ISSN: 2343-6891, 30th November, 2014.
    8 Akoto R. K., Awunyo-Victor D. & Angmor, P. L. (2013). Working Capital Management and Profitability; Evidence from Ghanaian Listed Manufacturing Firms. Journal of Economics and International Finance, 5(9), 373-379, ISSN: 2141-6672, December, 2013.

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2018 Post Graduate Certificate in International Higher Education Practice Coventry University, UK
    2011 MBA Accounting & Finance (Thesis Option) University of Professional Studies, Accra-Ghana
    2008 BSc Accounting Institute of Professional Studies, Legon-Ghana
    2000 Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies Institute of Management Studies, Accra-Ghana
    1998 Senior Secondary School Certificate The West Africa Examination Council, Ghana
    1995 Basic Education Certificate Ghana Education Service, Ghana

  • Professional Training

    Standard Course Training in QuickBooks, August 2023
    Publishing in Top Tier Journals organized by GCTU-ORIC on 24th August 2022 by Professor Kofi Osei-Frimpong via online (zoom).
    Conducting Credible Professional Assessments by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana on Tuesday 12 October 2021 (Online).
    Online Training on Developing Entrepreneurial Courses at Higher Education Institutions, Universitat Leipzig, May 2021.
    Teaching Skills Masterclass (TSMC), Advance HE, Ghana Technology University College, March 2020.
    Training in Teaching and Learning at Higher Education, WAGER Professional Education, March 2016.
    Security and Investment Analyst Training, Ghana Stock Exchange, 2015
    Faculty Training in Online Teaching, GTUC Center for Online Learning and Teaching, June 2013.
    2023 (Oct) Member, Chartered Institute of Management Consultants
    2018 (June) Fellow, Advanced HE (HEA) – UK
    2015 (April) Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants – Ghana.

  • Positions Held/Served

    October 2023-… Faculty Examination Officer, Business School, GCTU
    July 2018 – January 2019: Head of Accounting, Banking, and Finance Department
    May - June 2018: Coordinator, Accounting, Banking, and Finance Programmes
    November 2016 - October 2018: Coordinator, UPSA-Mentored Diploma Programmes
    2014/2015 Academic Year: Internship Coordinator for the Business School
    September 2016 - August 2018: Treasurer, Ghana Technology University College Lecturers Association

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Public Sector Accounting
    Taxation and Fiscal Policy
    Entrepreneurial Finance
    Innovation, Sustainability and Business Development
    Sustainable Finance and ESG Reporting
    Financial Reporting and Performance Measurement
    Financial Management and Corporate Governance

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    8th International iN4iN Conference – online on “Capacity Building and Service Learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEI)”, August 8, 2024 (16:00 – 20:00, CET) by Universität Leipzig, Germany.
    1st Annual Conference on Innovation & Entrepreneurship-Jobs4all Summit by Queen's University DDQIC, Canada at JACCD Design Institute Africa, Accra from September 25- 29, 2023.
    7th International iN4iN Conference –online on “Use of Digital Tools for Entrepreneurship Coaching and Teaching”, January 18-19, 2023, by Universität Leipzig, Germany.
    Conference on Entrepreneurship and National Development at Florence Onny Auditorium, GCTU Accra on October 3-4, 2022, organised by GCTU Entrepreneurship Club and Ghana Innovation Hub.
    5th International iN4iN Conference –online on “Beyond the Traditional Core Missions of a University: Successful Implementation of University-Business Linkages”, December 7, 2021 (11:00 –17:00 (CET) by Universität Leipzig, Germany
    A two-day International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2019 held in GTUC, Accra-Ghana from September 11-12, 2019
    Innov8GH Conference 2019 at the Ghana Innovation Hub, Accra from July 24-26, 2019.
    A Two-day International Conference on Cyber Security and the Internet of Things held in GTUC, Accra-Ghana from May 29-31, 2019.
    Oral Presentation at International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2017 held in GTUC, Accra-Ghana from June 12-14, 2017
    A two-day 1st Global Business Directions Conference 2017 held in GTUC, Accra-Ghana from March 15-16, 2017
    Trainer of Trainers Workshop on Establishing Profitable Synergy between Academia and Industry at Ghana Communication Technology University, from March 19-20, 2024, by ACCESS.
    Trainer of Trainers Workshop on Capacity Building for Employability Promotion, Employability Research and University Business Linkages, Kumasi Innovation Hub, November 6-8, 2023, by ACCESS KNUST.
    Africa Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (ACCESS) Trainer of Trainers Workshop 2023 at Kumasi Innovation Hub, KNUST from June 12-14, 2023
    Workshop on Selling Academic Services held 8th December 2022 at COLT Lab, GCTU Tesano Campus, Accra, Ghana.
    ACCESS Trainer of Trainers Workshop on Career Enhancement and Skills Support, Kumasi Innovation Hub, November 2022
    GCTU Faculty Development Workshop on Bibliometrics Analysis held online via Zoom on 13th and 14th August 2022 by Prof. Riya Sureka, a senior research scholar at the Department of Management Studies, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, India.
    A one-day workshop on the Development of New Graduate Programmes organized by the Department of Accounting, Banking, and Finance at the GCTU Business School, Abeka on 22nd July 2022.
    A one-day workshop on Curriculum Revision: Course Content, Lecture Slides, Exams Questions, and Marking Schemes organized by the Department of Accounting, Banking, and Finance at the GCTU Business School, Abeka on 21st July 2022.
    The workshop series on Capacity Building in Research and Publication was organized at the Ghana Communication Technology University from 18 May to 17 June 2021
    Workshop on Developing Entrepreneurial Courses at Higher Education Institutions by African German Entrepreneurship Academy (AGEA) on May 5, 2021 (Online).
    A one-day workshop for Research Supervisors organized by WAGER Professional Education at the British Council, Accra on 4th July 2018.
    A two-day Continuous Professional Development Workshop on Effective Teaching and Assessment organized by Ghana Technology University College from August 17-18, 2015
    A two-day workshop on Critical Thinking and The Professional Accountant organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana on 22nd and 23rd July 2015
    One-day Capacity Building Seminar at British Council (Accra) on 23rd January 2007

  • Honours/Awards

    2012 Overall Best Graduating Masters Student, University of Professional Studies, Accra 2011/2012 graduation.
    2012 Best Graduating Student in MBA in Accounting and Finance, University of Professional Studies, Accra 2011/2012 graduation.
    2008 Best All-Round Student, Institute of Professional Studies, Legon, 2007/2008 graduation.
    2008 Overall Best Student in the Department of Accounting, Institute of Professional Studies 2007/2008 graduation.