Francine Laourou

Dr. Francine Laourou serves as a Lecturer in Accounting at the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting and holds a concurrent position as Professor at Cavalla International University. She accepts PhD students and is available for media commentary.

Her research encompasses accounting technologies and financial systems, with focus areas including blockchain applications in supply chains, data mining in public sector accounting, forensic accounting for fraud detection, and entrepreneurial finance challenges in developing economies.

Recent publications demonstrate evolving focus on regulatory impacts in Benin and Nigeria, with consistent exploration of technology-driven accounting solutions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations in developing economies.

Notable research includes blockchain-based transparency solutions, forensic accounting methodologies for public sector fraud detection, and analyses of entrepreneurial finance barriers in regulatory transitions.