Welcome to Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance (CABF)

Upcoming Event



Default Risk, Bankruptcy and Seasoned Equity Offerings in the US Market

The exploration begins by elucidating the concept of default risk, which refers to the probability that a borrower will fail to meet its debt obligations. Understanding default risk is crucial for investors, lenders, and financial institutions as it directly impacts investment decisions, credit ratings, and borrowing costs. Furthermore, it sheds light on empirical studies, industry trends, and regulatory developments shaping the landscape of default risk, bankruptcy, and SEOs in the US market. Having saying that, underscores the importance of robust risk management practices, corporate governance mechanisms, and regulatory oversight in mitigating systemic risks and safeguarding investor interests. 

So, join us to explore and learn more on Default Risk, Bankruptcy and Seasoned Equity Offerings in the US Market! 
Topic: Default Risk, Bankruptcy and Seasoned Equity Offerings in the US Market Speakers: Associate Professor Dr Omar Al Farooque 
Date: 2 April 2024 (Tuesday) 
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Platform: MS Teams ( Code: er7p7nh ) 
Language: English 
Registration is FREE!!!!!

UTAR student are eligible to claim USSDC point, while UTAR Staff are eligible to claim 2 CPD point.

Scan the QR Code in the poster to register for the talk. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. Email: Puan Subaryani (subaryani@utar.edu.my) or Puan Maisarah (maisarah@utar.edu.my)



Mastering the Art of Thesis Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effectively Crafting and Communicating Your Research

Mastering the Art of Thesis Writing" is an indispensable guide, unraveling the intricacies of crafting a compelling research thesis to formulating a precise research question, navigating literature reviews and choosing robust methodologies. This resource provides essential insights on effective communication, guiding researchers in creating a persuasive narrative. Addressing challenges like writer's block and time management, the guide serves as a mentor, offering practical wisdom and inspiration. Whether at the inception stage or deep into thesis writing, this comprehensive manual equips researchers with the skills to articulate their findings with precision and impact, making it an essential companion on the academic journey. 

So, join us to explore and learn more on Mastering the Art of Thesis Writing! 

Topic: Mastering the Art of Thesis Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Effectively Crafting and Communicating your Research 
Speakers: Associate Professor Dr Kam Fong Chan 
Date: 3 April 2024 (Wednesday) 
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am 
Platform: MS Teams ( Code: gi3d3tb ) 
Language: English 
Registration is FREE!!!!! 

UTAR student are eligible to claim 2 USSDC point (Communication and Language, while UTAR Staff are eligible to claim 1.5 CPD point. 

Scan the QR Code in the poster to register for the talk. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries. Email: Puan Diyana (diyana@utar.edu.my) or Cik Nabihah (nabihah@utar.edu.my) 

Welcome Message from the Chairperson

"Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought"

                                                                                                                                                                                          Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

Welcome......

Centre of Accounting, Banking and Finance (CABF) was established with the objectives of facilitating the Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in generating knowledge, cultivating research excellence and disseminating knowledge to the society, local and worldwide, through consultancy and research in line with the university's vision. 

Moreover, the Centre also provides a platform for knowledge sharing in accounting, banking and finance areas through the conferences, symposium, seminar, workshop, forum, talk and publication of Journal and bulletin. The Centre aspires to contribute a more holistic impact to the society and nation with a 10-year road map, “Research and Development Roadmap 2021-2032” (1) to build network and collaborate, (2) to share and disseminate the research findings and (3) to encourage a cross-disciplinary research.

I invite you to take some time to visit our website and explorer our Centre milestone, research, achievements, expertise, and upcoming events. 


Thank you and looking forward to collaborating with you!


Dr. William Choo Keng Soon, Ph.D, ACSI, CFPCERT TM

Assistant Professor 

cabf@utar.edu.my