Dr. Theofilia Kaourma
LECTURER IN FINANCE & COURSE LEADER OF BA (HONS) IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
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Qualifications
PhD in Finance (University of Cyprus, 2019)
MSc in Finance (University of Cyprus, 2011)
BSc in Mathematics and Statistics (University of Cyprus, 2008)
Specialization
International Finance, Behavioral Finance, Financial Literacy, and Fiscal Policy
Employment Track
- Course Leader in Accounting and Finance, University of Central Lancashire CY (2024-to date)
- Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Central Lancashire CY (2024-to date)
- Associate Researcher, Economics Research Center University of Cyprus, (2021-2024)
- Special Scientist, Department of Accounting and Finance University of Cyprus (2019-2021)
- Teaching Instructor, Department of Accounting and Finance University of Cyprus (2016- 2023)
Memberships (Academic/Professional)
- Member of Cyprus EUROMOD national team (2023 -2024)
Research Interests
Research centers on the financial markets, macroeconomic analysis, and investor behavior, with a focus on the dynamics of foreign exchange markets and the behavioral patterns of retail investors. Areas of interest include risk attitudes, decision-making biases, and how market participants react to changing economic conditions, aiming to better understand market fluctuations and risk-taking behaviors in real-world settings. In parallel, research interests extend to policy impact assessments and taxation reforms, emphasizing the broader effects of fiscal policy changes. There is also an ongoing interest in promoting financial literacy among diverse groups, including students and older adults, to enhance their understanding of fundamental financial concepts.
Roles and Responsibilities (including past roles and responsibilities)
Teaching and Course Leadership
- Course Leader, Accounting and Finance, University of Central Lancashire CY (2024-to date)
- List of modules taught:
- Financial Literacy
- Corporate Finance
- Introduction to Accounting & Finance
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting
Administrative Roles
- Responsible for students’ curriculum coordination, guidance on module selection, and providing support on academic or other issues as a Course Leader for the Accounting and Finance program.
Selective Publications
- “EUROMOD Country Report – Cyprus 2021-2023”, member of EUROMOD national team.
- “An Overview of Macro Trends & Taxation in Cyprus “, (2023), prepared as part of the project “Tax Reform of Cyprus Economy” implemented by the Economics Research Centre (CypERC), funded by the Ministry of Finance.
- “Online VAT Fiscalization Project – Phase 1″, (2024), prepared as part of the project “Online VAT Fiscalization Project” implemented as a join work by the KOIOS Research and Inovation Centre of Excellence and the Economics Research Centre (CypERC), funded by the Ministry of Finance.
- “Impact Assessment of the Recovery and Resilience Plan of Cyprus” implemented by the Economics Research Centre (CypERC), funded by the Ministry of Finance.
Selective Conference and Seminar Presentations
- “News and Intraday Retail Investor Order Flow in Foreign Exchange Markets” presented at the INFINITI Conference on International Finance in Poznan, Poland (June 2018)
- “The Effects of Public Information and Sentiment on the Behavior of Uninformed Investors in Foreign Exchange Markets” presented at the International Journal of Accounting Symposium in Limassol, Cyprus (June 2017)
- “The Effects of Public Information and Sentiment on the Behavior of Uninformed Investors in Foreign Exchange Markets” presented at the Multinational Finance Society Spring Conference in Limassol, Cyprus (April 2017)
Selective Research Funding/ Grant Capture
- Member of the scientific team that acquired a funding program (€40,000) for the research project “Retail Investor Trading behavior in Foreign Exchange Market” (2019 – 2021).
Supervision of Projects/PhDs
- Guidance and consulting of master students for their theses
Scholarships/Awards
- Scholarship for Doctoral Studies at University (2017 – 2019).
- Scholarship from the Department of Accounting and Finance (2013 – 2016).
- Awarded with the Best Postgraduate Studies award in 2011, at the Department of Public and Business Administration, from Cyprus University.
