Dr. Muhammad Akhtar

Faculty Member

Dr. Muhammad Akhtar

Associate Professor

HEC Approved PhD Supervisor
(+9251 111 128 128) 205
muhammad.akhtar@nu.edu.pk

Education

PhD (Finance), Air University, Islamabad, 2017

Fellow (Accounts), Cost and Management Accountant, 2012

MS (Finance), Riphah International University, Islamabad, 2011

Summary

Dr. Muhammad Akhtar serves as an Associates Professor at NUCES FAST School of Management in Islamabad, Pakistan. Hailing from the esteemed community of cost and management accountants, he boasts a rich blend of professional expertise and academic credentials. His professional journey is enriched by extensive industrial experience in audit and investigation, garnered through roles with the Federal Board of Revenue, the National Accountability Bureau, and the Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan.
Dr. Akhtar is a distinguished fellow member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, along with being an Associate member of the Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants. His research focus spans across financial literacy, personal finance, digital investments, personality, and wellbeing. Dr. Akhtar has showcased his research prowess by presenting numerous papers at both national and international conferences.
Dr. Akhtar’s contributions to academia are underscored by numerous publications in esteemed journals. His dedication to research and teaching renders him an invaluable asset to the academic community and beyond.

Publications

Journal Papers

  1. Umar, M. and Akhtar, M. (2021)., Financial inclusion and bank risk-taking nexus: evidence from China, China Finance Review International, https://doi.org/10.1108/CFRI-08-2021-0174.
  2. Akhtar, M., and Ahmed, I. (2013)., Evaluation of Accounting Practices: Some Insights from the Era of Hazarat Umer (RA), Management Accountant, Vol 22.3 I, 49-53.
  3. Bashir, S., Almanjahie, I. M., Ramzan, M., Cheema, A. N., Akhtar, M., & Alshahrani, F. (2024)., Impact of induced magnetic field on Darcy–Forchheimer nanofluid flows comprising carbon nanotubes with homogeneous-heterogeneous reactions., Heliyon
  4. Akhtar, M., Muhammad, F., (2017)., Financial Sophistication, Emotional Quotient and Stock Market Participation: Theory and Evidence, Journal of Islamic Business and Management.Vol.7. Issue 1 p87-99.
  5. Akhtar, M., Muhammad, F., and Siddiqui, A., (2018)., Financial Sophistication, Personality and Stock Market Participation: Theory and Evidence, Lahore Journal of Business. 7(1).
  6. Akhtar, M., Hameed, S. M. Z., & Aftab, R. (2021)., Financial Fragility, Changing Face of Academia and Their Role in the Dissemination of Financial Literacy, Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences, 14(1), p51-68. 18p.
  7. Akhtar, M, and Zaida, N. (2012)., Islam and Accounting, Management Accountant, Vol. 21.3 I, 46-50.

Conference Papers

  1. -, Akhtar, M., (2015). “Determinants of Cost of Equity in the Emerging Market”. Presented at International Conference on Management Research (ICMR),(Green Economy in the Emerging Markets) at Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan, on November, 5th -6th
  2. -, Ishaq, A., Akhtar, M. & Ahmed, I. (2013). “Quality of Financial Reporting: A Comparison between Conventional and Islamic Banks”. Presented at 4th International Conference on Management Research (ICMR), Growth In Emerging Markets, Lahore, Pakistan, November, 21-22.
  3. -, Akhtar, M. & Muhammad, F. (2016). “Financial Sophistication, Personality and Stock Market Participation: Theory and Evidence”. Presented at 1st International Conference on Business, Economics & Education Management – ICBEM. 2016 Sukkur Institute of Business Administration Local, Regional & Global Perspective, December, 15-16
  4. -, Ahmed, I. Akhtar, M. & Ahmed, I. (2015). “Islamic Banking: Shari’ah Compliant or Shari’ah Based Critical Evaluation of Hybrid Practices of Islamic Banking”. Presented at Advancements in Islamic Finance and Business in the 21st Century, at FAST NUCES Islamabad Campus. Pakistan, on 24th – 25th April
  5. -, Khan, M. A., Shirazi, N. S., & Akhtar, M. (2011). “Framework for Sharing Business Profit for IFIs under Musharaka and Mudarabah Contracts”. Presented at International Conference on Islamic Business (ICIB) Islamabad, Pakistan, February, 8-10.
  6. -, Akhtar, M. & Muhammad, F. (2016). “Financial Sophistication, Portfolio Management and Stock Market Participation: Theory and Evidence”. Presented at International Conference on Management Research (ICMR, 2016), Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets, Lahore, Pakistan, November, 3-4
  7. -, Akhtar, M. & Ahmed, I. (2014). “Personality Style and Investment Management: Moderating Role of Financial Literacy”. Presented at 5th International Conference on Management Research (ICMR), Emerging Markets’ Role in Global Economy, Lahore, Pakistan, November, 20-21.
  8. -, 1st International Conference on Business, Economics, & Education Management – ICBEM held at Sukkur IBA, Pakistan from December (15 to 16), 2016
  9. -, Khursheed, M., Akhtar, M., & Niazi, G., S. (2016). “The Nexus between Performance of Financial Institutions, Board Composition and Duality: An Empirical Analysis”. Presented at National Conference on Contribution of Pakistani Women in Scientific and Social Development at Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan March, 8
  10. -, Akhtar, M. & Ahmed, I. (2014). “Misreporting Under Manifesto of Transparent Financial Reporting and Teachings of Islam”. Presented at 3rd International Conference on Islamic Business (ICIB) Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, IIUI Faisal Masjid Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan February 10-11.
  11. -, Fahad. A., Hamza I., Tayyab, M., Ziyad H., Akhtar, M. (2018) “What Matters? Education or Financial Literacy: Contribution of Academia” Presentation at 7th Asia Management Research and Case Conference (AMRC) held on 23-24 March, 2018 at Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban Murree Hills- Pakistan
  12. -, Akhtar, M., Ayub, M., & Ahmed, I. (2016). “Financial Reporting practices and Injustice with the Stakeholders from Ethical Point of View”. Presented at 4th International Conference on Islamic Business (ICIB) Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, IIUI Faisal Masjid Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan February, 20-22
  13. -, Ali, A., Akhtar, M. & Ahmed, I. (2013). “Use of Ratio Analysis Across Countries: A study from Pakistan and India”. Presented at 5th South Asian International Conference on Management, Innovation, Leadership, Economics, and Strategies (Saicon) Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban Murree Hills- Pakistan December 4-6.
  14. -, Akhtar, M. & Sadiq, M. (2017). “The Relationship of Investor’s Demographic Traits and Personality Type with Financial Risk Tolerance in Investment Decisions.”. Presented at CUST International Business Research Conference (CIBRC, 2017), Emerging Business Opportunities in the Region with Focus on CPEC, Islamabad, Pakistan, October, 19-20.

Case study

  1. Muhammad Akhtar, Leasing or borrowing and buying decision: a case study of Bright Soap, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 5 Iss 2 pp. 1 – 10.
  2. Syed S., A., Akhtar, M. (2019)., Alpine Trekkers & Tours: Economic Condition and Its Impact on Tourism Industry of Pakistan”, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, 9(2).