Why Microfinance Matters | Feat. Dr. Saleha Khumawala

October 9, 2013 | 4:00pm
Cougar Grounds | Barron's Dining Room

Free for all students / Refreshments and snacks served
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Description: Microfinance is an innovative new field which focuses on providing financial access to the poor.  It has been hailed as an important tool in poverty alleviation in third world and developing countries and now possibly in developed nations like the US as well.  Learn the principles and applications of Microfinance as well as the benefits of implementation and challenges faced by this industry.

About Dr. Khumawala: Dr. Saleha Khumawala is Professor of Accounting and Director of Nonprofit Management and Microfinance Program at the Bauer College of Business.  She teaches and does research in the field of Government and NonProfit Accounting and her current research in Microfinance has expanded considerably.  She  also developed and teaches two courses on Microfinance where students work on microfinance projects locally in Houston.  She is also the lead advocate for the establishment of the Center for Microfinance at the University of Houston and heads the current Microfinance Program.  She has widely published in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance, Accounting Horizons, Advances in International Accounting, Journal of Public Budgeting Accountability and Financial Management and others and has made numerous presentations at national and international conferences. She is an active member of the American Accounting Association and served as the President of the Government and NonProfit Section.  Dr. Khumawala is also an advisor to several nonprofit organizations in Houston and serves on the Board of directors for  Pennies for Education and Health. To Learn more...

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