Biography
Sardar Shaker Ibrahim was born in Sumel, Kurdistan region, in 1988. He received the BSc. degree in Banking and Finance Science from the University of Duhok, Kurdistan region, Iraq, in 2010, and the MSc. degrees in Banking and Finance Science from the University of Leicester, Leicester shire city, United Kingdom, in 2015. In 2011, he employed and joined the University of Duhok, as an Assistant Lecturer, and in 2015 became a Researcher. Since June 2016, he has been with the Department of Accounting and Financial Techniques, Duhok Polytechnic University, where he was a Researcher, became an Assistant Lecturer in November 2016 and a Lecturer in 2019. His current research interests include Banking and Finance, banking management, and financial analysis. He has given lectures on various subjects’ related finance and banking in different Universities and Institutions in the Duhok city and he is a PhD candidate at University of Duhok.
Education
MSc. Banking and Finance Science
Economics
University of Leicester/ UK
BSc. Banking and Finance Science
Finance and Banking Science
University of Duhok
Title
Lecturer
Assistant Lecturer
Professional Experience
Lecturer
Administrative technical college
Duhok Polytechnic University
According to general committee of Scientific title at Duhok Polytechnic University on 16 of February in 2020 number 5 the committee decided to change the title from assistant lecturer to Lecturer and the decision is will be available from 22/11/2019.
Assistant lecturer
Duhok private technical institute
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
I have given lectures on Financial markets for the second class of banking management for the evening and morning students in 2018-2019 and currently giving lectures on Management Of Banks for second year students for year of 2019-2020.
Assistant lecturer
Newroz university
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
Doing lectures on International and National accounting for the forth class of Accounting department.
Assistant lecturer
Administrative technical college
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
I have given lectures on some subjects in Administrative technical college and institute at Duhok Polytechnic University such as: banking operations for the second class of financial and accounting techniques department for morning students in 2016-2017 till 2018-2019. Moreover, Financial markets services for fourth class for morning students in 2016-2017 till now. and financial and accounting readings for first class of financial and accounting techniques department in 2017-2018. Further more, I have given banking readings for first class of Duhok Administrative technical institute for evening students in 2016-2017.
Assistant lecturer
Administrative technical college
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
I have given lectures on some subjects in Administrative technical college and institute at Duhok Polytechnic University such as: banking operations for the second class of financial and accounting techniques department for morning students in 2016-2017 till 2018-2019. Moreover, Financial markets services for fourth class for morning students in 2016-2017 till now. and financial and accounting readings for first class of financial and accounting techniques department in 2017-2018. Further more, I have given banking readings for first class of Duhok Administrative technical institute for evening students in 2016-2017.
Assistant lecturer
Cihan University – Duhok
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
I have given lectures on (Central Banks) module at Department of Banking and Financial Sciences for third class at University of Cihan-Duhok. I have given lectures on Personal financial planning also for the forth class of banking and financial science students at Cihan university.
Researcher
University of Duhok
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
Studying MSc. banking and finance at university of Leicester at UK.
Assistant Researcher
University of Duhok
Duhok/ Kurdistan region- Iraq
Working as accountant at college of Agricultural and forestry at university of Duhok.
Skills
E views, Microsoft office, Prezi, Moodle cloud, Padlet, Zoom, Kahoot, Google Classroom
Full, clean driving license.
Interest
Writing articles for Kurdish news papers.
Membership
Member in Plagiarism committee for Mr Firas
Plagiarism committee for Mr Firas
Administrative technical college
Member in Scientific committee for the department
Scientific committee for the department
Administrative technical college
Publication Journal
Financial ratios and book value of shares for selected money transfer companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange
260Investment Management and Financial Innovations, Volume 18, Issue 1, 2021 (Issue: 1) (Volume: 18)
The study examined the nexus between the financial ratio and book value of shares for Iraqi money transfer companies. The data used was extracted from the financial reports of selected money transfer companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, and a descriptive, correlation and panel least square regression technique were adopted for the analysis. The result revealed that the financial ratio captured by earnings per share (EPS), return on investment (ROI) and return on assets (ROA) were positively related with the book value of shares (BVAL), while debt ratio (DER) was negatively related with BVAL. Also, EPS, ROA, ROI and DER positively influenced BVAL. Thus, the en-gagement of competent and qualified personnel to manage the assets and investments in order to ensure optimal returns is urgently required. There is also a need for proper issuing of shares by the management of money transfer companies to ensure free ac-cess to the stock market.
Construction Industry Performance and the Growth of South African Economy Any Causal Relationship?
Test Engineering and Management (Issue: 9) (Volume: 83)
The Construction industry is a vital sector of any nation, contributing immensely to economic growth. This study examines the causal relationship between the performance of construction industries and the Gross Domestic Product in South Africa for the period 1995-2018. The Secondary data sourced from Bloomberg, McGregor's database and the World Bank's database were analysed using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP), Dickey-Fuller general least squares (DF-GLS) unit root tests and the Ng-Perron test techniques for unit root test, co-integration and granger causality. The results revealed that the variables were found to be stationary as indicated by the three tests thus, the establishment of a short-run equilibrium relationship for the variables. Moreover, it was established that there exists a bi-directional relationship between Gross Domestic Product and Construction industry performance in South Africa. Therefore, the need for more investment in infrastructure by the government was recommended as the viability of construction industries would create employment opportunities that allow for the development of other sectors of the economy through the multiplier effect and such. The activities and operations of construction industries should be made easier through the provision of favourable business settings.
Using Altman’s Z-Score Model to Predict Corporate Failure: The Case of Iraqi Private Companies
Test Engineering and Management (Issue: 1) (Volume: 81)
This study examines the validity of Altman’s Z-score model to predict corporate failure in the case of 10 Iraqi private companies between 2007 and 2016, using the Generalised Method of Moments system. The results show that the lagged Z-score has an insignificant negative effect on the contemporaneous firm Z-score. However, working capital to total assets (X1), retained earnings to total assets (X2), profit before interest and tax to total assets (X3), book value of equity to total liabilities (X4) and sales to total assets (X5) have a positive effect on a firm’s Z-score. X1 and X4 are significant at 1%, X3 and X5 are significant at 5% and X2 is insignificant in determining the corporate failure in Iraqi private companies. This study therefore suggests, among many other recommendations, that Iraqi firms should apply financial analysis models to evaluate the results of their work in the event of corporate failure. The results of this research clearly show that this is likely to be important for these companies and for their shareholders and other individuals, such as investors.
Higher Institution Students and the Un-banked Rate in Duhok City, Iraq? Evidence from a Survey Analysis Sardar Shaker Ibrahim
International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies (Issue: 3) (Volume: 8)
This paper attempts to find out why higher institution students in Duhok are not opening or having bank accounts. With the use of interview process and questionnaire, 100 students were selected from Newroz University, Dohok Polytechnic University and Dohok private technical institute in Duhok city. It was found from this study that most of these students’ approximately 90 students of them have no bank accounts while only 10 of them have bank accounts. Moreover, this research found that trust on banks, security, bad banks infrastructure, lack of money, costs of opening bank accounts, access to bank accounts and unemployment are the main reasons for low banking interest among students in Duhok city. However, the highest reason is lack of trust on Duhok banks and lack of money due to high unemployment rate. It is suggested that banks in Duhok city should encourage students to open bank accounts by advertising the importance of banking services and offer student loans. Also, Duhok government should award scholarship to student to ease the pressure from the unemployment menace in the country. Keywords: Un-bank, Bank trust, Poverty, Banking access
The Impacts of Capital Structure on Bank Performance A Case of Iraqi Private Banks
Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS) (Issue: 1) (Volume: 2)
Abstract Purpose: This study studies the effect of capital structure on the performance of some Iraqi private banks. Six banks based in Iraq namely: Babylon bank, Investment bank, Credit bank, Commercial bank, Sharq Al-Awsat bank, and Baghdad bank were selected for the present study over the period 2005 to 2015. Methodology: Annual reports of these banks were studied and relevant ratios were calculated. The variables that were identified as independent for capital structure were total debt to capital, bank size and asset growth, while return on assets and return on equity were considered to be dependent variables for bank performance. The panel Least Square model has been used to examine the impact of capital structure on bank performance. Findings: Outcomes indicate that none of the independent variables has a significant impact on return on assets (ROA), while total debt to capital (TDC) has a positive impact on return on equity (ROE). Originality: Depending on this result, Iraqi banks should keep sufficient amount of capital to avoid any financial risks and increase the probability of survival.
Impact of working capital management on profitability of Industrial sector in Iraq
International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies (Issue: 1) (Volume: 7)
This paper observes the impact of working capital management on profitability of industrial sector in Iraq. Four companies based in Iraq namely: Iraqi Date processing, Iraqi carton manufactories, Baghdad soft drinks and Iraqi for tufted carpets randomly selected and analyzed for the present study over the period 2007 to 2016. Annual reports of these companies have been studied and significant ratios calculated. The variables that were identified as independent for working capital were, current ratio and quick ratio, while return on equity ROE as dependent variable for profitability. The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) model used to examine the impact of working capital management on profitability. Results indicate that ROE is positively related with working capital variables.
The Impacts of Liquidity on Profitability in Banking Sectors of Iraq: A Case of Iraqi Commercial Banks
International Journal of Finance & Banking Studies (Issue: 1) (Volume: 6)
This study examines the influence of liquidity on the profitability of Iraqi commercial banks. Five banks based in Iraq namely: North bank, Iraqi Islamic bank, Sumer bank, Dar Es-Salam bank and Babylon bank randomly selected and analyzed for the current study over the period 2005 to 2013. Moreover, annual reports of these banks have studied and the main ratios of profitability and liquidity were calculated. These reports are available at Iraqi Stock Exchange site. The variables that were identified as independent for liquidity were, loan deposit ratio, deposit asset ratio and cash deposit ratio, while return on assets as dependent variable for profitability. The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) model used to examine the impact of liquidity on profitability. The study observes that any increase in liquidity ratios as above mentioned will lead return on asset to increase as well. Depending on this study it could be better for Iraqi banks to keep a balance between liquidity and profitability. Key Words: Return on Asset (ROA), profitability, liquidity
Conference
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovations and Research (ICMIR) 2019
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia As Presenter
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Innovations and Research: ICMIR 2019 Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia Using Altman’s Z-Score Model to Predict Corporate Failure: The Case of Iraqi Private Companies by Sardar Shaker Ibrahim and Odunayo Magret Olarewaju
Workshop
Teacher Training on Moodle Platform
Administrative technical college / through Google Meet Platform As Guest
Workshop on e-Learning at Technical College of Administration have taken by Presenters: Ziyad Hazim Abid Al Jabbar and Hanan Abdulrhman Taher, Time: 9 :00 PM 1st Day: 28-04-2020 RECORD PRESENTATIONS AND UPLOADING THEM INTO MOODLE COURSE 2nd Day: 29-04-2020 MOODLE ASSESSMENT TOOLS (ASSIGNMENT & QUIZ) FROM BOTH TEACHER AND STUDENT PERSPECTIVE 3rd Day: 30-04-2020 GOOGLE HANGOUTS MEET 4th Day: 01-05-2020 Moodle Activities (Course Chat Room, Forum, Moodle Badges and Feedback). Note: We hope from colleagues: 1- Attending a workshop by using a computer, not by using a mobile phone.
Pedagogy training course
Duhok Polytechnic University As Guest
a short course on E-learning as part of the pedagogical training in Duhok City Center. (Mrs. Hanan Abdulrahman)- an assistant lecturer at the DPU and pedagogy trainer at the Duhok Pedagogy training center have taught this course. Moreover, the course have run for three days (between 20th and 24th of October, 2019)-which counts 9 hours in total.
Seminar
Using Altman’s Z-Score Model to Predict Corporate Failure: The Case of Iraqi Private Companies.
ICMIR 2019, Malaysia As Presenter
Higher Institution Students and the Un-banked Rate in Duhok City, Iraq? Evidence from a Survey Analysis.
Financial and Accounting Techniques, Administrative technical college As Presenter
Providing loans and obtaining interest rates on loans by banks
Warr Tv, Administrative technical college As Presenter
Unemployment is the reason of painful.
Warr Tv, Duhok city As Presenter
How is important to build a house in an economic ways.
Warr Tv, Administrative technical college As Presenter
Training Course
Global Islamic Finance and Banking Course
Alison Education company, International
This course introduced Islamic finance and banking and taught me about the growth and potential for Islamic finance. looked me into the five core aims of Sharia law and learn that the Sharia law prohibits unethical, immoral, and speculative activities. I learnt the aspects of Islamic law and contracts such as types of transactions, ownership categories, and common elements of a contract. Score 88% Study Time 3:44:43
Equity finance
The Open University/ Online course, International
This 6-hour free course looked at the processes used and the markets available across the world for raising equity finance.
Liquidity management
The Open University/ Online course, International
This 7-hour course looked at liquidity management, a fundamental aspect of risk management that has come under scrutiny in the past few years.
Getting started with SPSS
Free learning from The Open University, International
This 3-hour free course explored how to handle statistics and statistical software packages in psychological research.
The Global Financial Crisis
Online course/ Yale university, International
Course for 11 weeks by Yale University online includes; Crisis Global Financial Crisis Financial Markets Financial Crisis
Personal & Family Financial Planning
University of Florida online, International
Personal and Family Financial Planning will address many critical personal financial management topics in order to help you learn prudent habits both while in school and throughout your lifetime by University of Florida. For 9 weeks.
Finance for Every one: Debt
MC Master University/ Online Course, International
In Debt, we take on one of the most challenging financial questions that remains unresolved: How much to borrow? We start by demonstrating why using debt has always been and continues to be a great temptation, particularly when borrowing costs are historically low. We identify conditions for selecting the optimal amount of debt for a corporation looking to maximize its value. You’ll become fluent in related concepts like norms and benchmarks. You will explore these and other factors that influence debt for individuals and for public sector organizations -including governments, who are the largest consumers of debt. Like pollution, debt creates systemic risks even for the people and organizations that don’t create it. This course discusses the imperative of limiting and reducing debt and the costs to all of us if we don’t. We build on case based learning giving you opportunities to interpret, uncover and acquire financial information that is often hidden or missing. We also summarize important threads from previous courses to give you a deep and cohesive understanding of when debt works for you and when it becomes your worst enemy. For four weeks.
Faculty academic capacity building program
University of Duhok, National
Taken 120 hours in order to know they methods of learning subjects to students.
IELTS preparation Course
Sabis university Erbil, National
IELTS preparation course covering Pre-intermediate, Inter mediate and Upper intermediate levels at Sabis University.
English language
Headway institute Duhok, National
English language Interchange book- Intro level 64 Hours.
Computer Proficiency
University of Duhok, National
Taken 80 hours training course about computer programs such as: Power point, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.