Curriculum Vitae

DR. MOHD HANIFF ZAINULDIN

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Accounting
    Faculty of Business and Economics
  • haniff.zainuldin
  • 03-79673903

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SOCIAL RESPONBILITY ACCOUNTING
  • CAPITAL MARKET
  • BANKING
  • FINANCIAL REPORTING
  • CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), (Accounting)
    University of South Australia, Adelaide
  • MASTER DEGREE, (Accounting)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
  • Bachelor Degree, (Accounting)
    University Adelaide Australia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Task Force Member
    01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Economics)
  • Task Force Leader
    29 May 2023 - 28 May 2025 (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Economics)
  • Task Force Leader
    25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2025 (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Economics)
  • Committee Members
    16 Jul 2021 - 15 Jul 2024 (Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business & Accountancy)
  • Committee Members
    24 Oct 2021 - 23 Oct 2023 (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business and Economics)
  • Academic Advisor
    02 Sep 2020 - 01 Sep 2023 (Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business & Accountancy)
  • ICAEW Strategic Credit Papers Committee Member
    24 Oct 2019 - 23 Oct 2021 (Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business & Accountancy)
  • Supervisor
    11 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 (University Malaya)
  • Supervisor
    09 Oct 2019 - 16 Dec 2019 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS ASSOCIATE MEMBER, MEMBER
    2018 to 2022 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Best Paper Award from Pacific-Basin Finance Journal in the 19th Malaysian Finance Association Conference 2017 (MFAC 2017)
    Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 2017 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Lui, Tze Kiat; Zainuldin, Mohd Haniff (2022). Do foreign banks disclose corporate social responsibility practices more than their local counterparts? Empirical evidence of an emerging market context, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. 29(5), 1855-1870. doi:10.1002/csr.2332
  2. Zainuldin, Mohd Haniff; Lui, Tze Kiat (2022). A bibliometric analysis of CSR in the banking industry: a decade study based on Scopus scientific mapping, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BANK MARKETING. . doi:10.1108/IJBM-04-2020-0178
  3. Lui, T. K., Zainuldin, M. H., Wahidudin, A. N., & Foo, C. C. (2021). Corporate social responsibility disclosures (CSRDs) in the banking industry: a study of conventional banks and Islamic banks in Malaysia. International Journal of Bank Marketing, 39(4), 541-570. doi: 10.1108/ijbm-04-2020-0192
  4. Zainuldin, Mohd Haniff; Lui, Tze Kiat (2020). Earnings management in financial institutions: A comparative study of Islamic banks and conventional banks in emerging markets, PACIFIC-BASIN FINANCE JOURNAL. 62. doi:10.1016/j.pacfin.2018.07.005
  5. Zainuldin, Mohd Haniff; Lui, Tze Kiat; Yii, Kwang Jing (2018). Principal-agent relationship issues in Islamic banks: a view of Islamic ethical system, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT. 11(2), 297-311. doi:10.1108/IMEFM-08-2017-0212
Scopus
  1. Lui, T. K., & Zainuldin, M. H. (2021). Intention to donate money via social network site: Perspective from a developing country. Jurnal Pengurusan, 61. doi: 10.17576/pengurusan-2021-61-07
  2. Lui, T. K., Zainuldin, M. H., Yii, K. J., Lau, L. S., & Go, Y. H. (2021). Consumer adoption of alipay in Malaysia: The mediation effect of perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 29(1), 389-408. doi: 10.47836/PJSSH.29.1.22
Others
  1. Lui, T.K. & Zainuldin, M.H. (2021). Intention to donate money via social network site: Perspective from a developing country, Jurnal Pengurusan, 61(2021), DOI: https://doi.org/10.17576/pengurusan-2021-61-07
  2. Zainuldin, M.H. and Lui, T.K. (2021), "A bibliometric analysis of CSR in the banking industry: a decade study based on Scopus scientific mapping", International Journal of Bank Marketing, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBM-04-2020-0178
  3. Zainuldin, M. H. & Lui, T. K. (2018). Earnings management in financial institutions: A comparative study of Islamic banks and conventional banks in emerging markets. Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, 101044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pacfin.2018.07.005
  4. Zainuldin, M.H., Tze Kiat, L. & Kwang Jing, Y. 2018. Principal-agent issues in Islamic banks: A view of Islamic ethical system, International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, 11(2), 297-311
  5. Zainuldin, M.H., Ibrahim Kamal, A.R. & Mohd Nizal, H., (2013). Enhancing management accounting practice through Islamic values: a case study of a Malaysian Islamic bank, Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal, 8(2), 63-88
Article in Proceeding
  1. Mohd Haniff, Z., Tze Kiat, L., & Kwang Jing, Y., (2018). A Comprehensive Review On The Incentives Of Earnings Management Practices In The Banking Sector, In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2018), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, October 2018.
  2. Mohd Haniff, Z., & Tze Kiat, L., (2017). Earnings Management In Financial Institutions: A Comparative Study Of Islamic Banks And Conventional Banks In Emerging Markets, In Proceedings of the 19th Malaysian Finance Association Annual Conference 2017 (MFAC 2017), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, May 2017.
  3. Tze Kiat, L., Mohd Haniff, Z., & Kwang Jing, Y., (2017). Corporate Social Responsibility in the Banking Sector: Delineating the Main Motives Among All, In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2017), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, October 2017.
  4. Kwang Jing, Y, Tze Kiat, L. &. Mohd Haniff, Z., (2016). House Prices, Bank Credits and Macroeconomics Condition: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2016), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, October 2016.
  5. Mohd Haniff, Z., Tze Kiat, L. & Kwang Jing, Y., (2016). Agency Issues in Islamic Banks: A Perspective of Islamic Ethical System. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2016), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, October 2016.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2026, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    Environmental, Social And Governance (esg) Practices Of Banks In Malaysia: An Extensive Performance Measurement Model ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Sustainability Reporting In The Banking Industry: A Study Of Conventional Banks And Islamic Banks In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2020 - 2022, RU Geran - Fakulti Program
    Uncovering the Role of Accountants in Promoting Sustainability Management Practices Within Sensitive Industries in Malaysia ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2018 - 2019, Private Funding
    Does Behavioral Intention Mediate the Relationship between Determinants and Consumer Adoption of Alipay in Malaysia? ( Consultant)
Private
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding
    The Impact Of Esg Performance On Financial Performance In Asia: A Study Of Shariah And Non-shariah Compliant Firms ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2021 - 2023, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia
    The Future of ASEAN Higher Education in a Disruptive World while Facing the Ongoing Pandemic COVID-19, Universitas Indonesia ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Kajian Kebolehlaksanaan Penubuhan Konsortium Perikanan Laut Dalam, Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM), Consultant
    02 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Determinants of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures in the Malaysian Banking Sector: An empirical investigation, Malaysian Finance Association International Conference 2022, Malaysian Finance Association (International) (07 Sep 2022 - 09 Sep 2022)
PRESENTER
  1. Corporate social responsibility in the banking sector: A bibliometric approach, The 21st Kuala Lumpur International Business, Economics and Law Conference, Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University (National) (20 Jun 2020 - 21 Jun 2020)
  2. A Comprehensive Review On The Incentives Of Earnings Management Practices In The Banking Sector, The 6th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2018) (04 Oct 2018)
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility in the Banking Sector: Delineating the Main Motives Among All, The 5th International Conference on Business, Accounting, Finance, and Economics (BAFE 2017) (04 Oct 2017)
  4. Earnings Management In Financial Institutions: A Comparative Study Of Islamic Banks And Conventional Banks In Emerging Markets, The 19th Malaysian Finance Association Annual Conference 2017 (MFAC 2017) (16 May 2017)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Internal Examiner: Noor Azlina Jamaludin, University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2023) Does Board Knowledge Matter for Esg Performance in The Banking Industry?, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2023) The Impact of Sustainability Governance Attributes On Comprehensive Csr Reporting: a Developing Country Setting, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2023) Phd Proposal Defence Internal Assessor: Su Yu, University, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Doctor of Management (Dmgt) Proposal Defence Internal Assessor: Aimi Mohd Fahmi, University, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Integrated Reporting, Corporate Governance, and Financial Sustainability in Islamic Banking, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Phd Proposal Defence Internal Assessor: Adrina Mohd Zamri, University, (Reviewer)
  8. (2023) Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Thesis Internal Examiner Chia Sook Mun, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Thesis Internal Examiner Liu Ruiling, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2023) A Combined Evaluation Method of Corporate Social Responsibility Based On The Difference and Similarity: a Case Study of Transportation Industry in China, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2023) External Assessor for Academic Programs: Acca and Acca-Fia Sunway College Ipoh, National, (External Assessor)
  12. (2023) External Program Reviewer for Diploma in Accounting and Advanced Diploma in Accounting Cum Examiner for Accounting Related Subjects - Northern Kuala Lumpur International College, National, (External Assessor)
  13. (2022) Phd Thesis Internal Examiner H M Arif, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2022) Thesis Internal Examiner Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Priyahdharshini Gunaseelan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  15. (2022) Thesis Internal Examiner Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Yuen Nurlyana, University, (Internal Examiner)
  16. (2022) Thesis Internal Examiner Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Koay Guo Yao, University, (Internal Examiner)
  17. (2022) Thesis Internal Examiner Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Vinothini Karuppiah, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2022) Thesis Internal Examiner Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Intan Nor Bayzura Salim, University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2022) External Assessor for Acca Foundation in Accountancy (Acca-Fia) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (Acca) - Sunway College Ipoh, National, (External Assessor)
  20. (2022) External Examiner for Accounting Programmes, National, (External Examiner)
  21. (2021) Examiner for Master of Accounting (Reporting and Management Accountability) Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2021) External Assessor of Provisional Accreditation for Diploma of Accountancy, National, (External Assessor)
  23. (2021) External Assessor of Compliance Audit for Bachelor of Business Programmes, National, (External Assessor)
  24. (2021) Examiner for Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) Thesis, University, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2021) External Assessor for Acca and Acca Foundation in Accountancy Programmes, National, (External Assessor)
  26. (2020) Reviewer of a manuscript for Land Use Policy (ISI-indexed), (Reviewer)
  27. (2020) Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Examining Committee's Member for Work Completion Seminar in October 2020 Trimester , (External Examiner)
  28. (2020) Reviewer of a manuscript for Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting (SCOPUS-indexed) , (Reviewer)
  29. (2020) Reviewer of a manuscript for Asian Journal of Business and Accounting (SCOPUS-indexed), (Reviewer)
  30. (2020) Reviewer of a manuscript for International Journal of Bank Marketing (ISI-indexed), (Reviewer)
  31. (2019) Reviewer of a manuscript for Asian Journal of Accounting Perspectives , (Reviewer)
  32. (2019) Reviewer of a manuscript for Pacific-Basin Finance Journal (ISI-indexed) , (Reviewer)
  33. (2018) Reviewer of a manuscript for International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (SCOPUS-indexed) , (Reviewer)
  34. (2018) Reviewer of a manuscript for Emerging Markets Review (ISI-indexed) , (Reviewer)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
PhD/ Doctoral
  1. (2019) The Impact of Financial Accounting on Corporate Performance of Business Organisation in Nigeria, ABDULLAHI BALA ALHAJI
  2. (2017) Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: A Comparative Study of Islamic Banks and Conventional Banks in Emerging Markets, Lui Tze Kiat (Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar))
Master
  1. (2020) Directors Remuneration and Earnings Management in the Banking Sector, Rishneeya Vasudevan
  2. (2019) The Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on the Firm Performance: Evidence from China, LIU ZIDI

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2021) CXA8007 - Governance and Decision Making
Master
  1. (2023) CQC7046 - Accounting and Finance for Decision Making
  2. (2023) COA7004 - Financial Reporting and Accountability
  3. (2022) COA7004 - Financial Reporting and Accountability
  4. (2021) COA7004 - Financial Reporting and Accountability
  5. (2020) COA7004 - Financial Reporting and Accountability
Bachelor
  1. (2023) CIA2001 - Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting
  2. (2023) CIC3017 - Financial Markets and Institutions
  3. (2022) CIC3017 - Financial Markets and Institutions
  4. (2022) CIA1003 - Intermediate Financial Accounting & Reporting
  5. (2021) CIC3017 - Financial Markets and Institutions
  6. (2021) CIA1001 - Introductory Accounting
  7. (2020) CIA3001 - Corporate Accounting
  8. (2020) CIA4001 - Integrated Case Study
  9. (2020) CIC3017 - Financial Markets and Institutions
  10. (2020) CIC3017 - Financial Markets and Institutions
  11. (2019) CIA1001 - Introductory Accounting
  12. (2019) CIA1004 - Cost Accounting

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Adoption Program: Petra (Blue and Gold Macaw) At G2g Animal Garden, (10 May 2020 - 10 Jun 2020)
  • Adoption Program: White Bengal Tiger At Zoo Negara Malaysia, (10 May 2020 - 10 Jun 2020)
  • Adoption Program At Miri Crocodile Farm, Sarawak, (09 May 2020 - 09 Jun 2020)