Solomon G. Zori

Solomon G. Zori is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and member of the Erasmus Accounting Research Group. His academic journey spans Ghanaian, Dutch, and German institutions with extensive international collaboration.

Education:

• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Cape Coast-Ghana
• MSc in Accounting & Control, University of Amsterdam
• PhD in Financial Accounting, University of Cologne

Research Focus: Dr. Zori specializes in Accounting Standard Setting and Regulation with emphasis on economic consequences in developing countries. His work critically examines IFRS adoption challenges, regulatory reforms, and professional accounting education. Recent studies analyze how accounting standards impact financial reporting quality and market behavior in institutional contexts where global frameworks confront local realities.

Publication Trends: His 2022-2023 research reveals a strong Africa-focused trajectory examining IFRS implementation gaps, fossil fuel divestment market reactions, and accounting information efficacy. The work consistently highlights institutional friction in transnational standard adoption, particularly how developing economies navigate regulatory ambiguity and selective implementation.

Academic Service:

• Reviewer for International Journal of Accounting (2023), Journal of Applied Accounting Research (2022), African Journal of Accounting
• Editor for Critical Perspectives on Accounting (2017)
• Supervises Master's theses in financial reporting and valuation

Professional Integration: Combines academic rigor with industry experience from Goldman Sachs (London) and UBS (Amsterdam), plus SAP finance specialization. As Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), he bridges regulatory theory with professional practice while teaching Business Analysis & Valuation in RSM's Master and MBA programs.