Shepard Makurumidze

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Shepard Makurumidze is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of accounting, sustainable development, and technological innovation in Africa. His primary research areas focus on how the accountancy profession can leverage Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies—such as AI, blockchain, and big data—to drive the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. His most cited work, "Leveraging on the fourth industrial revolution by African accountants in the sustenance of SDGs and AU Agenda 2063" (2024, 5 citations), offers a pragmatic, mixed-methods analysis of how 114,800 accounting professionals across the continent can adopt digital tools to enhance transparency, efficiency, and long-term economic resilience. Makurumidze’s contribution lies in bridging the gap between traditional accounting practices and emerging technologies, providing a roadmap for African professionals to become active agents in achieving continental development targets. His work is notable for its timely relevance, addressing the urgent need for digital transformation in African finance sectors. Though early in his citation impact, his research signals a growing influence in sustainable accounting and policy-oriented scholarship, making him a key voice for students and practitioners interested in the future of African development.