Biography
Dr. Sally M. Yorke holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Accountancy and Finance from the City University of Hong Kong and earned both her MPhil and Bachelor of Science in Administration (Accounting; first-class honors) from the University of Ghana. Dr. Yorke is also a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana, and a lifetime member of the BETA GAMMA SIGMA society.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Yorke served as a lecturer at the College of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With extensive teaching experience across various universities, Dr. Yorke prioritizes an inclusive and collaborative learning environment that embraces diversity. Her research interests include Sustainability (ESG) Reporting, Financial Reporting, Corporate Governance, Tax Compliance, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Currently, her research focuses on improving sustainability performance and reporting quality through effective board structures. Besides her academic credentials, Dr. Yorke has vast industry experience having worked with reputable organizations like GenKey, Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, and Cyrano
Teaching Areas & Research Interests
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustanability
- Financial Statement Analyses
- Personal Financial Planning Practice
Selected Publications
Book Chapters
- Yorke, S.M, Adom, P. K., & Ng, A. W. (2023). Scaling Renewable Energy Capacities for Sustainability in Africa: Innovative Financing Options. In Financial and Technological Innovation for Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Governance Performance. Taylor and Francis, Routledge, UK . http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003288343-7
- Leung, H. H., Yorke, S.M., & Ng, A. W. (2023). Social Bond as a Complementary Financial Instrument for ESG Initiatives: The Case of City of Toronto. In Financial and Technological Innovation for Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Governance Performance. Taylor and Francis, Routledge, UK. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003288343-5
Journal Articles
- Chan, K. H., Mo, L.L.P., & Yorke, S. M. (2023). The Informativeness of Internal Control Weakness Disclosure on Acquirers' M&A Decisions. Accounting Horizons,1-18. https://doi.org/10.2308/HORIZONS-2021-148 (Rating: ABS-3; ABDC-A)
- Yorke, S.M., Donkor, A., & Appiagyei K., (2023). Experts on Boards' Audit Committee and Sustainability Performance: The Role of Gender. Journal of Cleaner Production, 414,137553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137553 (Rating = ABDC-A; impact factor = 9.7)
- Ng, A. W., Yorke, S. M., & Nathwani, J. (2022). Enforcing Double Materiality in Global Sustainability Reporting for Developing Economies: Reflection on Ghana's Oil Exploration and Mining Sectors. Sustainability, 14(16), 9988. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14169988
- Yorke, S. M., Amidu, M., & Agyemin-Boateng, C. (2016). The effects of earnings management and corporate tax avoidance on firm value. International Journal of Management Practice, 9(2), 112-131. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMP.2016.076741
Selected Professional & Community Services
- Reviewer; “Best CG and ESG Awards”. Administered by HKICPA (2022 till date).
- Discussant, AAA Conference- 2024, Sustainability, ESG and Accounting: Implications for Academy and the Profession. AAA, on February 16-17, 2024, in Washington DC
- Session Chair, The 2024 Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance (JAAF) Conference, on July 7-10, 2024, at the Centro Congressi in Naples, Italy
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