Muhammad Farhan Malik

Dr. Muhammad Farhan Malik is a Lecturer in Finance at the Department of Finance and Economics within the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University. He holds a PhD in Accounting & Finance from The University of Western Australia and an MSc by Research in Accounting from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he received research awards for his thesis presentation.

His educational qualifications include:

• PhD in Accounting & Finance, The University of Western Australia
• MSc by Research in Accounting, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Dr. Malik's research centers on corporate governance mechanisms, risk disclosure practices, and financial reporting quality. He examines how board committees influence narrative disclosures, audit outcomes, and risk management effectiveness, with growing interest in FinTech applications. His methodology combines quantitative analysis of disclosure tone with institutional theory frameworks.

His publication portfolio (2020-2025) reveals consistent exploration of board oversight structures, particularly risk and audit committees, and their impact on financial transparency. Key threads include litigious language in disclosures, risk committee effectiveness, and the interplay between enterprise risk management systems and corporate performance metrics.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best Abstract Award at QUT
• Research Recognition Award at QUT

Dr. Malik supervises postgraduate research in Corporate Governance, Risk Governance, Narrative Disclosure, Audit Quality, and FinTech. His teaching spans Corporate Finance, Accounting and FinTech for Managers, and Masters-level research methodology courses. No specific research grants are documented in available sources.

Professional activities center on his academic role with no lab or dedicated research team affiliations indicated in current profiles.