Ali Coskun, MA, PhD

Ali COSKUN

Professor of Accounting and Finance

College of Business Administration

American University of the Middle East, Kuwait

Editor, Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics

alicoskun@hotmail.com

Education

Ph.D. in Accounting, Istanbul University, School of Business, 2005.

MA in Management, Fatih University, Graduate School of Social Sciences, 1999.

BA in Business Administration, Istanbul University, School of Business, 1994.

Professional Experience

2017 August – Cont., Professor, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait.

2008 – Cont., Editor, Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics.

2016 February – 2017 July, Professor, International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina

2015–2016, Professor, Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey.

2010–2015, Associate Professor, Fatih University.

2010–2016, Visiting Associate Professor (Part-time), Department of Healthcare Management, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey.

2008-2009 (Spring), Visiting Assistant Professor, International Burch University.

2007-2010, Assistant Professor, Fatih University.

2006-2007, Lecturer, Land Forces NCO Vocational School, Turkey (Compulsory Military Service).

2005-2006, Assistant Professor, Fatih University.

1999-2005, Lecturer, Fatih University.

1998-1999 (Fall), Visiting Lecturer, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia.

1997-1999, Research Assistant, Fatih University.

1994-1997, Lecturer, Kyrgyz State National Military High School, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Professional Responsibilities

American University of the Middle East, Kuwait (2017-2021)

  • Professor in the accounting department at College of Business Administration. Coordinated and taught undergraduate and master courses. Contributed to curriculum review and development processes.
  • Research Coordinator at College of Business Administration and a member of AUM Institutional Research Council. Actively involved in AACSB accreditation process in areas of strategic planning and intellectual contributions
  • Served in the College of Business Administration committees such as Exam Committee, Curriculum Development Committee, AACSB Accreditation Committee, Research Committee, College of Business Research Teams (COBART), University Software Development Team, and Evaluation Committee of the Startapp and Innovation Challenge for AUMers.

International Burch University, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016-2017)

  • Served as a Dean of Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Faculty Council Member of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, and the Senate Member of the University. Joined important meetings and contributed to the development of the university at the highest level.
  • Professor in management department and banking and finance department at Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Coordinated and taught undergraduate, master, and Ph.D. courses and was actively involved in the curriculum development of all departments of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences.
  • Supervised Ph.D. and Master Theses.
  • Member of the Organization Committee of the International Conference on Economics and Social Studies (ICESOS’16), April 23-24, 2016, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Member of Academic Advisory Board, International Conference on Economics and Social Studies (ICESOS’17), May 19-20, 2017, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Member of several committees: Exam Committee, Academic Advisory Committee, Graduation Committee, Curriculum Development Committee, Promotion Committee, Master/Ph.D. Defense Committees, Project Evaluation Committee, and Disciplinary Committee

Fatih University, Turkey (1997-2016)

  • Professor in the management department at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Coordinated and taught undergraduate, master, executive MBA, and Ph.D. courses. Contributed to the curriculum development of the management department.
  • Developed the curriculum of the Accounting and Auditing Master program.
  • Developed the curriculum of the Independent Auditor Training Program for CPAs and coordinated ten programs.
  • Supervisor of Ph.D. and Master Theses
  • Academic Advisor for Undergraduate and Graduate Students.
  • Served in top administration committees such as University Quality Board, Strategic Planning Committee, Council of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Council of Institute of the Social Sciences, Academic Affairs Advisory to President’s Office, and Secretary of Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. Joined important meetings and contributed to the development of the university at the highest level.
  • Member of Organization Committee, Istanbul Conference of Economics and Finance May 20-21, 2011, Istanbul- Turkey (organized by Fatih University).
  • Member/Chair of several committees such as Departmental Recruitment Committee, New Academic Programs Committee, Exam Committee, Curriculum Development Committee, Master/Ph.D. Defense Committees, Graduate Students Acceptance Committee, Promotion Committee, and Disciplinary Committee.

Editorial and Organizational Duties

Founder Editor, Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE).

Editor of Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics (EJBE) (since 2008).

Editorial Board Member of Journal of Economics and Social Studies (since 2010).

Editorial Board Member of Economic Review: Journal of Economics and Business (since 2011).

Editorial Board Member of Nile Journal of Business and Economics (since 2015)

External Reviewer, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). 2013

Associate professorship evaluation committee member, Inter-university Council of Turkey. 2016.

The referee for Peer Reviewed Journals such as:
·     Regional Studies (Taylor & Francis) -WOS
·     Sage Open (Sage) -WOS
·     International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management (Emerald) – WOS
·     Heliyon (Elsevier) -WOS
·     Managerial Finance (Emerald) -WOS
·     Journal of Economic and Social Studies (International Burch University) -WOS
·     Economic Review: Journal of Economics and Business (University of Tuzla)
·     European Journal of Economic and Political Studies (Fatih University)
Editorial Board, Proceeding Books of 1st International Symposium on Sustainable Development (Vol 1: Economy and Management Proceedings; Vol 2: Education Proceedings; Vol 3: Science and Technology Proceedings) June 9-10, 2009, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina
Editorial Board, Proceeding Book of 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Development (Vol 1: Economy and Management Proceedings) June 8-9, 2010, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Scientific Committee, 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Development, June 8-9, 2010, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Organization Committee, Istanbul Conference of Economics and Finance May 20-21, 2011, Istanbul- Turkey.
Organization Committee, III. International Conference on Luca Pacioli in Accounting History, June 19-21, 2013, Istanbul.
Organization Committee, International Conference on Economics and Social Studies (ICESOS’16), April 23-24, 2016, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Organization Committee, Eurasian Conference on Business and Economics (ECBE 2016), May 16-18, 2016, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan.
Academic Advisory Board, International Conference on Economics and Social Studies (ICESOS’17), May 19-20, 2017, Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina
Consulting Activities

Consultant in Financial Analysis, Ministry of Health of Turkey, 2011-2012.

Cost Management Advisor, SME Development Project by an NGO, 2008-2009.

Project Advisor, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkey, 2005-2006.

Research Projects

Coordinator in the Project on “A Research on Comparative Performance Analysis in Hospitals,” Supported by Fatih University, 2013.

Coordinator in the Project on “The Role of Microfinancing in Supporting the Development: The case of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, Supported by Fatih University, 2012.

Coordinator in the Project on “Research on Current Situation and Potentials of Online Trading Services in Turkey”, Supported by Erste Group, 2010.

Researcher in the Project on “Vision Development and Increasing Awareness of NGOs in Business World”, Supported by TUSKON & USIDER, 2008.

Professional association membership

AAA – American Accounting Association

IMA – Institute of Management Accountants

 

Publications

Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals:                   

  1. Coskun, A., Dinc, M. S., & Tetik, S. (2021). Strategic performance management for soccer clubs: A quantitative model proposal. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 16(4), 836-852. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2021.164.08
  2. Antoun, R., Coskun, A., & Youssef, D. (2021). Bank-Specific, Macroeconomic, and Institutional Factors Explaining the Capital Buffer and Risk Adjustments in Banks: A Simultaneous Approach. Eastern European Economics, 59(2), 103-124. https://doi.org/10.1080/00128775.2020.1870406
  3. Coskun, A., Habibniya, H., & Keceli, Y. (2021). An efficiency analysis of takaful insurance industry: A comparative study. The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business, 8(7), 111-120. https://doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2021.vol8.no7.0111
  4. Nizaeva, M., & Coskun, A. (2021). Determinants of the Financial Constraint and Its Effects on the SME Growth in Central Asia. Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics, 14(27), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.17015/ejbe.2021.027.01
  5. Metin, H., Coskun, A., & Kuzey, C. (2021). Factors Affecting the Effectiveness and Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations. Organizational Cultures: An International Journal, 21(1), 129-145. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-8013/CGP/v21i01/129-145
  6. Acar, G., & Coskun, A. (2020). A comparison of models for predicting discretionary accruals: A cross-country analysis. The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics, and Business, 7(9), 315-328. https://doi.org/10.13106/jafeb.2020.vol7.no9.315
  7. Nizaeva M., & Coskun A. (2019) Investigating the Relationship Between Financial Constraint and Growth of SMEs in South-Eastern Europe, Sage Open, 9(3), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F2158244019876269
  8. Coskun, A., & Balci, E. (2018). An Efficiency Analysis of Interest-Free Banks: An International Comparison. Journal of Insurance and Financial Management, 4(1), 78-97.
  9. Antoun, R., Coskun, A., & Georgievski, B. (2018). Determinants of financial performance of banks in Central and Eastern Europe, Business and Economic Horizons 14(3), 513-529. https://doi.org/10.15208/beh.2018.37
  10. Nizaeva, M., & Coskun, A. (2018). Determinants of the Financing Obstacles Faced by SMEs: An Empirical Study of Emerging Economies. Journal of Economic and Social Studies, 7(2), 81-99. https://doi.org/10.14706/JECOSS17725
  11. Civan, A., & Coskun, A. (2016). The Effect of the Medium of Instruction Language on the Academic Success of University Students. Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 16(6), 1981-2004. https://doi.org/10.12738/estp.2016.6.0052
  12. Gungormus, A.H., Ergin, H., & Coskun, A. (2016). Kucuk ve Orta Olcekli İsletmelerde Buyume Stratejilerinin Bagimsiz Denetime Yaklasiminana Etkisi. (Impact Of Development Strategies on Perception of External Auditing in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises). Uluslararası Ticaret, Finans ve Lojistik Dergisi/ Journal of International Trade, Finance and Logistics, 1(1), 37-50. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  13. Ortakoylu, M. G., Altın, S., Bahadır, A., Urer, H. N., Kosar, A. F., & Coskun, A. (2016). Activity-Based Costing Management and Hospital Cost in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. European Journal of General Medicine, 13(2), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.15197/ejgm.1537
  14. Metin, H., & Coskun, A. (2016). The Effect of Leadership and Organizational Culture on Effectiveness of NGOs: An Empirical Study. Nile Journal of Business and Economics, 2 (1): 3-16, https://doi.org/10.20321/nilejbe.v2i2.48
  15. Coskun, A., Gungormus, A.H. & Atalay, B. (2016). Insaat İsletmelerinde Musterek Genel Giderlerin Dagitiminda Vergisel Yaklasimin Dogurdugu Maliyetleme Sorunlari ve bir Cozum Onerisi. (Problems Stemming from the Approaches of Tax Laws to Allocate the General Overhead Costs of the Construction Companies and A Suggestion for Solution). Vergi Sorunları Dergisi/ Journal of Tax Affairs, (330), 12-24. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  16. Mammadova, G., & Coskun, A. (2015). Costs and Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment to Azerbaijan’s Economy: The Case of Oil Sector. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting 7(1): 135-154. https://doi.org/10.5296/ajfa.v7i1.7260
  17. Coskun, A., & Gungormus, A.H. (2015). Exploring the Accounting History Research in Turkey: Publishing Patterns of Academicians. Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6(4): 323-332. https://doi.org/10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n4p323
  18. Ozturk Kilic, E., Acar, G., & Coskun, A. (2014). Detecting Earnings Management Practices in Banks: Evidence from Turkey. European Journal of Economic and Political Studies, 7(2): 21-36.
  19. Ozturk, E., & Coskun, A. (2014). A Strategic Approach to Performance Management in Banks: The Balanced Scorecard. Accounting and Finance Research, 3 (3): 151-158. https://doi.org/10.5430/afr.v3n3p151
  20. Yuksel, H., & Coskun, A. (2013). Strategy Focused Schools: An Implementation of the Balanced Scorecard in Provision of Educational Services. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, (106) 2450-2459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.12.282
  21. Coskun, A., & Yilmaz, M. (2013). Pricing Decisions in Educational Institutions: An Activity based Approach. Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences, (106) 2112-2118.
  22. Orhan, M., & Coskun, A. (2013). Guest Editors’ Introduction. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 49 (3), 3-5.
  23. Bayyurt, N., Karisik, V., & Coskun, A. (2013). Gender Differences in Investment Preferences. European Journal of Economic and Political Studies, 6 (1): 71-83.
  24. Coskun, A., & Kurulu, R. (2013). Banka Subelerinde Maliyet Dagıtımı ve Hizmet Birim Maliyetlerinin Hesaplanmasi. (Cost Allocation and Unit Cost Calculation in Bank Branches). Bankacılar Dergisi /Bankers’ Journal, (85), 32-50. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  25. Kara, Y., & Coskun, A. (2012). Sosyal ağların pazarlama aracı olarak kullanımı: Türkiye’deki hazır giyim firmaları örneği. (Using Social Networks as A Marketing Tool: The Case of Clothing Companies in Turkey). Journal of Economics & Administrative Sciences/Afyon Kocatepe University Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi, 14(2), 73-89. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  26. Kara, M., & Coskun, A. (2012). E-Dıs Ticarette Karsılasılan Sorunlar ve Cozum Onerileri: Gıda Sektoru Ornegi. (The Problems Encountered In E-Foreign Trade and Solution Offers: A Sample of Food Sector). Dumlupinar Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Dergisi, (33), 183-192. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  27. Yilmaz, M., & Coskun, A. (2012), Ortaogretim Kurumlarinda Ogrenci Birim Maliyetlerinin Hesaplanmasinda Modern Bir Yontem. (A Modern Method for Calculating Unit Cost per Student at Secondary Schools). Dumlupinar Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Dergisi (33), 277-290. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  28. Yilmaz, M., & Coskun, A. (2012). Maliyetlerin Stratejik Yönetimine İlişkin Bir Yaklaşım: Faaliyet Tabanlı Bütçeleme. (An Approach for Strategic Management of Costs: Activity Based Budgeting). Dumlupinar Universitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitusu Dergisi, (34), 241-259. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  29. Coskun, A., & Gungormus, A.H. (2009). Hastanelerde Hizmet Uretim Maliyetlerinin TMS 2’ye gore Muhasebelestirilmesi. (Accounting for Cost of Services in Hospitals in Accordance with IAS 2). Mali Cozum Dergisi, (95), 19-33. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  30. Ilgun, E., & Coskun, A. (2009). Foreign Direct Investments in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Banking Sector Example. Alatoo Academic Studies, 4 (2): 49-68
  31. Coskun, A. (2008). Akademik Kisisel Web Sayfalarinin Muhasebe Egitiminde Yardimci Kaynak Olarak Kullanilmasi (Using Academic Web Homepages Using as a Supplementary Material in Accounting Education). Muhasebe ve Finansman Dergisi, (40), 154-164. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  32. Coskun, A., & Gungormus, A.H. (2008). Ozel Insaat (Yap-Sat) Isletmelerinde Faaliyet Tabanli Maliyetleme Yonteminin Uygulanmasi (Activity Based Costing Implementation in Land Developing Companies). Muhasebe Bilim Dunyası Dergisi, 10 (2), 213-232. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  33. Coskun, A., & Karaca, N. (2008). KOBI’lerde Cevresel Maliyetlerin Siniflandirilmasina Yonelik bir Oneri: Metal Isleme Sektorunden bir Uygulama (A Suggestion to the Classification of Environmental Costs in SMEs: An Application in Metal Processing Sector). Ekoloji, 18 (69), 59-65. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  34. Coskun, A., & Bayyurt, N. (2008). Measurement Frequency of Performance Indicators and Satisfaction on Corporate Performance: A Survey on Manufacturing Companies? European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, (13), 79-87.
  35. Coskun, A., (2006). STK’larin Stratejik Performans Yonetiminde Yeni Bir Yaklasim: Performans Karnesi (A new approach in strategic performance management in NGOs: The balanced scorecard). Journal of Civil Society, 4 (15), 103-117. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  36. Coskun, A., (2006). Stratejik Performans Yonetiminde Performans Karnesi Kullanimi: Turkiye’deki Sanayi Isletmeleri uzerine bir Arastirma (Using the Balanced Scorecard in Strategic Performance Management: A Survey on the Turkish Manufacturing Companies). Muhasebe Bilim Dunyasi Dergisi, 8 (1), 127-153. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  37. Coskun, A. (2006). Buyuk Sanayi Isletmelerinde Kurumsal Performans Olcum ve Yonetim Uygulamalari (Corporate Performance Measurement and Management Applications in Large Manufacturing Companies). Muhasebe ve Denetime Bakis, 6 (19), 119-136. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  38. Coskun, A. (2006). Bankalarin Stratejik Performans Yonetiminde Performans Karnesi Kullanimi (Using the Balanced Scorecard in Strategic Performance Management for Banks). Bankacılar Dergisi/ Bankers’ Journal 17 (56), 28-39. (In Turkish)
  39. Coskun, A. (2003). Hizmet Akdi ile Calisan Ucretlilerin Uzerindeki Dolayli ve Dolaysiz Vergi Yukleri (Direct and Indirect Tax Obigations of Employees). Vergi Sorunlari Dergisi 26 (178), 186-200. (In Turkish)
  40. Coskun, A. (2003). Cumhuriyetin Ilk Yillarinda Turkiye Ekonomisi. (Turkish Economy in the beginning years of the Republic). Ataturkcu Dusunce Dergisi, (4), 72-77. (In Turkish)
  41. Coskun, A., (2003). Stratejik Maliyet Yonetimi Araci Olarak Hedef Maliyetleme (Target Costing as a Strategic Cost Management Tool). Journal of Academic Studies, 4 (15), 25-34. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)
  42. Coskun, A. (2002). Vadeli Islemler Piyasalarinda Elektronik Ticaret ve IMKB Vadeli Islemler Piyasasi (Electronic Trading on Futures Markets and ISE Derivatives Market). Banka: Mali ve Ekonomik Yorumlar, 39 (5), 77-91. (In Turkish with an English Abstract)

Proceedings in International Academic Conferences (Full text)

  1. Kadayifci, S., & Coskun, A. (2017). An Analysis of the Factors Determining the Working Capital Requirement for Non-Financial Companies. In: International Conference on Economic and Social Studies, Proceeding book pp. 225-238. https://doi.org/10.14706/icesos1724 (Full text)
  2. Halaba, A., & Coskun, A. (2016). Behavioral Finance Perspective on Managerial Decision Making under Risk in Commercial Banks. International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’16), April 21-22, 2016, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina. Proceeding book, pp. 167-179. (Full text)
  3. Coskun, A., & Ozturk, E. (2013). Accounting Education in a Transition Economy: A Case Study of Bosnia and Herzegovina, III International Conference on Luca Pacioli in Accounting History, June 19-21, 2013, Istanbul. Proceeding book, pp. 2156-2172. (Full text)
  4. Yilmaz, M., Coskun, A., & Yilmaz, S. (2013). A Comparison and Implementation of Time Driven Activity Based Costing and Activity Based Costing in Private Schools. International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’13), May 10-11, 2013, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Full text)
  5. Karaca, N., & Coskun, A. (2010). An Analysis of Environmental Costs for a Middle-sized Printing and Packing Company. Proceeding Book of 2nd International Symposium on Sustainable Development, Vol.1 Sarajevo–Bosnia and Herzegovina, June 8-9, 2010, pp. 642,647. (Full text)
  6. Kara, M., & Coskun, A. (2013). Exporting Opportunities provided by e-commerce for small and medium sized enterprises. International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’13), May 10-11, 2013, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Full text)
  7. Coskun, A., & Ilgun, E. (2009). Reconstruction and Developments in the Banking Sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Proceeding Book of 1st International Symposium on Sustainable Development, June 9-10, 2009, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina, Proceeding Book, pp.52-63. (Full text)
  8. Apaydin, F., & Coskun, A. (2008). Orgutsel Ogrenme, Yenilikcilik ve Musteri Odaklilik Kulturel Degerlerinin Kobilerin Performansina Etkileri. 7. Anadolu Isletmecilik Kongresi, Corum, Turkey, 8-10 May 2008, Proceeding Book, pp.211-220. (In Turkish) (Full text)
  9. Apaydin, F., & Coskun, A. (2008). Organizational Institutionalization and Corporate Performance Results: A Study on Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Turkey. First International Conference on Management and Economics: Current Issues in Emerging Economies in Global Perspective, 28-29 March 2008, Tirana, Albania, Proceeding Book, pp.160-173. (Full text)

Academic Books

  1. Coskun, A., & Akin, A. (eds.) (2009), Saglik Isletmeleri Yonetim Rehberi, (Management Guide for Healthcare Organizations), ISBN: 975-02-0979-6, Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, 470 pages. (In Turkish)
  2. Coskun, A. (ed.) (2008), Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Yonetim (Management in Non-Profit Organizations), ISBN: 975-02-0791-4, Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, 214 pages. (In Turkish)
  3. Coskun, A. (2006), Stratejik Performans Yonetimi ve Performans Karnesi (Strategic Performance Management and The Balanced Scorecard), ISBN: 975040386X, Istanbul: Literatur Yayincilik, 289 pages. (Second Edition: April 2007) (In Turkish)

Book Chapters:

  1. Mahmutovic, Z., & Coskun, A. (2016) “The Microfinance Tale: Bright and Dark Side of the Narrative” in Duman T., et al. (ed.) Regional Economic Development in the Balkan Region, pp. 322-340, Cambridge Scholars Publishing. (Book Chapter)
  2. Coskun, A. (2012), “Safha Maliyet Sistemi (Process Costing System)” In Dogan, Z. & Hatunoglu, Z. (Eds.), Maliyet ve Yonetim Muhasebesi, pp.231-264, Lisans Yayincilik. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)
  3. Coskun, A. & Senyigit, Y.B. (2010), “The Balanced Scorecard for the Healthcare Organizations”. In Shil, N. C. and Pramanik, A. K. (Eds.), Contemporary Research in Cost and Management Accounting Practices: The Twenty-First Century Perspective, pp. 138-151, North American Business Press. (Book Chapter)
  4. Coskun, A. (2009), “Saglik Isletmelerinde Performans Esasli Yonetim (Performance-Based Management in Healthcare Organizations)”, in Coskun, A. & Akin, A. (eds) Saglik Isletmeleri Yonetim Rehberi (Management Guide for Healthcare Organizations), Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, p.47-64. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)
  5. Coskun, A., & Gungormus, A.H. (2009), “Ozel Saglik Isletmelerinde Muhasebe Bilgi Sistemi (Accounting Information System in Private Healthcare Organizations)”, in Coskun, A. & Akin, A. (eds) Saglik Isletmeleri Yonetim Rehberi (Management Guide for Healthcare Organizations), Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, p.185-206. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)
  6. Coskun, A. (2008), “Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Performans Esasli Yonetim (Performance Based Management in Non-Profit Organizations)”, in Coskun, A. (ed.), Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Yonetim (Management in Non-Profit Organizations), Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, p. 27-40. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)
  7. Coskun, A., & Acar, G. (2008), “Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Ic Kontrol Sistemi (Internal Control Systems in Non-Profit Organizations)”, in Coskun, A. (ed.), Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Yonetim (Management in Non-Profit Organizations), Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, p. 161-174. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)
  8. Gungormus, A.H. & Coskun, A. (2008), “Vakiflarda Muhasebe Bilgi Sistemi ve Finansal Kontrol (Accounting Information System and Financial Control in Non-Profit Foundations)”, in Coskun, A. (ed.), Sivil Toplum Kuruluslarinda Yonetim (Management in Non-Profit Organizations), Ankara: Seckin Yayincilik, p.175-189. (In Turkish) (Book Chapter)

Proceedings in International Academic Conferences (Abstract)

  1. Coskun, A., Aslan, M., Turker, M. & Turker, I. (2016), “An analysis of the Turkish accounting education symposiums: influential meetings on accounting education and practice in Turkey”, 14th World Congress of Accounting Historians, 25–27 June, Pescara, Italy.
  2. Coskun, A., Gurbuz, A. & Oztunc, H. (2016) “Efficiency in Public Hospitals: A Comparative Analysis with DEA and TOPSIS”, Eurasian Conference on Business and Economics (ECBE 2016), May 16-18, 2016, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
  3. Metin, H., & Coskun, A. (2016), “Leadership and Organizational Culture on Effectiveness in NGOs: An Empirical Study, Eurasian Conference on Business and Economics (ECBE 2016), May 16-18, 2016, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
  4. Coskun, A., & Dervisic, A. (2015), “Improving the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina”, International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’15), April 23-24, 2015, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  5. Dzomba, A., & Coskun, A. (2015), “Foreign Direct Investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Problems and Opportunities for Turkish Investors”, International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’15), April 23-24, 2015, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  6. Mahmutovic, Z., & Coskun, A. (2014), “The Microfinance Tale: Bright and Dark Side of the Narrative” International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’14), April 23-25, 2014, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  7. Coskun, A., & Tetik, S. (2013), “Strategy Focused Sports Clubs: An Implementation of the Balanced Scorecard for Soccer Teams”, International Conference on Economic and Social Studies (ICESoS’13), May 10-11, 2013, Sarajevo-Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  8. Coskun, A., & Gungormus, A.H. (2012), “An Analysis of the Accounting History Research of Turkish Academicians: 2000-2011”, 13th World Congress of Accounting Historians, July 16-19, 2012, Newcastle – England.
  9. Coskun, A., Bayyurt, N. & Serbetci, S. (2011), “Characteristics of Individual Investors and Their Investment Pattern: An Empirical Study”, Istanbul Conference of Economics and Finance, May 20-21, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
  10. Jusufovic, V., Coskun, A., & Bayyurt, N. (2011), “Investment Preferences of Educated Women in Turkey” Istanbul Conference of Economics and Finance, May 20-21, 2011, Istanbul, Turkey.
  11. Bayyurt, N., & Coskun, A. (2008), “Competitiveness of the Turkish Food Manufacturers in Europe”, Conference on “Turkey and the European Union:  Towards an uneasy Membership”, October 9-10, 2008, Hamburg-Germany, Proceeding Book, p.117-127.
  12. Coskun, A., & Bayyurt, N. (2006), “Measurement Frequency of the Balanced Performance Factors and the Corporate Performance: A Survey on the Turkish Manufacturing Companies”, 2. International Conference on Business Management and Economics, Izmir -Turkey, 15-18 June 2006.

Article in Other Journals

Coskun, A., (2010) “STK’larin Stratejik Performans Artirma Yontemleri” (The ways of increasing the strategic performance of NGOs). Her Yonuyle Dernekler Dergisi (11), 14-17.

Published Seminar Note

Coskun, A., Guner, M.F., & Okudan, F. (2013) Denetim (Auditing), Kamu Gozetimi Muhasebe ve Denetim Standartlari Kurumu Gecis Donemi Egitimi Notlari.(Approved by “Public Oversight, Accounting and Auditing Standards Authority of Turkey)

Project Reports

Coskun, A. (2012) Six Reports to the Ministry of Health in Turkey on the financial and cost analysis of the public healthcare institutions:

  • Report on System Analysis (Sistem Analiz Raporu),
  • Report on Grouping the Institutions of Ministry of Health (Saglik Bakanligina Bagli Kurum ve Kurulusların Gruplandirma Raporu)
  • Report on Determining the Financially Risky Healthcare Institutions and Developing Reporting Techniques (Mali Acıdan Riskli Kurumların Tespit Edilmesi ve Raporlama Tekniklerinin Gelistirilmesi Raporu)
  • Report on Techniques to Determine the Standard Costs for Healthcare Institutions (Standart Maliyet Belirleme Teknikleri Raporu)
  • Literature Review and Education Report (Literatur Taramasi ve Egitim Raporu)
  • Report on General Activities, Conclusion and Suggestions (Genel Faaliyet, Sonuc ve Oneri Raporu)

Coskun, A. & Serbetci, S. (2010) Research Report on “Current Situation and Potentials of Online Stock Trading Services in Turkey”, to Erste Group in Istanbul

Caha, Omer, et al. (2009) Country Report on “Vision Development and Increasing Awareness of NGOs in Business World Project” to TUSKON and USIDER in Ankara.

Caha, Omer, et al. (2008) Six Regional Reports on “Vision Development and Increasing Awareness of NGOs in Business World Project” to TUSKON and USIDER in Ankara

Ph.D. Thesis:

Coskun A., “Isletmelerde Performans Yonetimi: Bir Yonetim Muhasebesi Aracı Olarak Performans Karnesi (Corporate Performance Management: The Balanced Scorecard as a Managerial Accounting Tool)”, Istanbul University, Istanbul, 2005, Advisor: Prof. Dr. Cengiz Erdamar.

Master Thesis:

Coskun A., “Implementation of Stock Index Futures on Istanbul Stock Exchange”, Fatih University, Istanbul, 1999. Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasan Selcuk.

Ph.D. Thesis Supervised

  1. Nizaeva, Mirgul, Access to Finance as a Growth constraint of SMEs in Transition Economies: The case of Western Balkan and Central Asian Countries. International Burch University, – Ph.D. Thesis in Economics, Sarajevo,
  2. Metin Hasan, Contingency Perspective on Performance Management in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): An Empirical Study. Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – Ph.D. Thesis in Management, Istanbul,
  3. Ozturk Elif, The Effect of Earnings Management Practices on Financial Reporting Quality in Terms of Reliability in Banks: Evidence from South-Eastern European Countries. International Burch University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, D. Thesis in Management, 2014.
  4. Gungormus Ali Haydar, Kucuk ve Orta Olcekli İsletmelerin Bagımsız Denetime Yaklasımlarını Etkileyen Faktorler Uzerine Bir Arastırma (A research on the Factors Affecting the Approaches Towards Independent Auditing of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises). Dumlupınar University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – Ph.D. Thesis in Business Administration, (Co-Advisor)
  5. Yilmaz Metin, Zamana Dayalı Faaliyet Tabanlı Butceleme ve bir Uretim İsletmesinde Uygulaması (Time-driven activity-based costing and an application in a manufacturing company)”, Dumlupinar University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – Ph.D. Thesis in Business Administration,

Master Thesis Supervised

  1. Kadayifci Seyda, An Analysis of The Factors Determining the Working Capital Requirement for Non-Financial Companies, International Burch University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Management, Master Thesis, Sarajevo, 2017.
  2. Halaba Amra, Managerial Decision Making Under Risk in Commercial Banks: An Application of Prospect Theory on Banks in Bosnia and Herzegovina, International Burch University, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Management, Master Thesis, Sarajevo, 2016
  3. Aybirdir Serdar, Gold as a Financial Instrument in Banking System and Analyzing the Behaviors of the Gold Banking Customers in Turkey, Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  4. Balci Esra, An International Comparison of Efficiency in Interest Free Banking: An Empirical Study, Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  5. Mammadova Gulkhanim, Costs and Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment to the Azerbaijani Economy: The Case of Oil Sector, Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  6. Dzomba Ajdin, Foreign Direct Investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Problems and Opportunities for Turkish Investors. Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  7. Dervisic Alen, Improving the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises: The Case of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  8. Kara Meryem, E-Dis Ticarette Karsilasilan Sorunlar Uzerine Bir Arastirma: Gida Sektoru Ornegi (A study on the problems encountered in e-foreign trade: Food sector example), Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  9. Kara Yasemin, Sosyal Aglarin Tuketici Davranislari Uzerindeki Etkisi: Hazir Giyim Sektoru Ornegi (The impacts of social network on consumer behavior: Ready-made clothing sector example), Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul,
  10. Kurulu Rabia, Faaliyet Tabanli Maliyetleme ve Bankacilik Sektorunde Uygulamasi (Activity-based costing and its implementation in banking sector), Fatih University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul, 2009.
  11. Yilmaz, Metin, Faaliyet Tabanli Maliyetleme ve bir Egitim Kurumunda Uygulamasi (Activity-based costing and its application in an education institution), Fatih University Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration, Master Thesis, Istanbul, 2008.

Teaching Experience

American University of the Middle East (Kuwait)

Cost Accounting / Advanced Cost Accounting

Advanced Financial Accounting

Case Studies in Accounting

Financial Accounting

Technology and Research Method

Auditing

Financial Accounting-I (MBA), Financial Accounting-II (MBA)

Managerial Accounting (MBA)

International Burch University (Sarajevo – Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Introduction to Accounting / Financial Accounting

Cost Accounting / Managerial Accounting

Efficiency and Productivity in Finance

Advanced Cost Accounting (MA)

Strategic Management Accounting (Ph.D.)

International Black Sea University (Tbilisi-Georgia):

Principles of Accounting /Financial Accounting

Cost Accounting

Fatih University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Principles of Accounting I / Principles of Accounting II

Cost Accounting / Managerial Accounting

Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting) / Yonetim Muhasebesi (Managerial Accounting)

Fatih University, Faculty of Engineering (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Cost Analysis and Control

Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting)

Fatih University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – Executive MBA (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Advanced Cost Accounting

Financial Management and Accounting

Finansal Yonetim ve Muhasebe (Financial Management and Accounting)

Strategic Cost Management

Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting)

Yonetim ve Maliyet Muhasebesi (Managerial and Cost Accounting)

Fatih University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – MBA in Healthcare Management (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting)

Finansal Yonetim ve Muhasebe (Financial Management and Accounting)

Fatih University, Graduate School of Social Sciences – MA in Business Administration:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Finansal Raporlama ve Analiz (Financial Reporting and Analysis)

Fatih University, Istanbul Vocational School (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Muhasebe Denetimi (Auditing)

Fatih University, English Preperatory Program (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Business English

Acibadem University, Department of Healthcare Management (Istanbul-Turkey): 

Saglik Isletmelerinde Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting for Healthcare Organizations)

Saglik Isletmelerinde Yonetim Muhasebesi (Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Organizations)

Performans Yonetimi ve Surec Analizi (Performance Management & Process Analysis)

Saglik Isletmelerinde Maliyet ve Yonetim Muhasebesi (MA) (Managerial Accounting for Healthcare Organizations)

Land Forces NCO Vocational School, Management Depatment (Balikesir-Turkey) 

Muhasebe (Financial Accounting)

Maliyet Muhasebesi (Cost Accounting)

Seminars Given

  • Accounting and Financial Management in Healthcare Organizations
  • Financial Statement Analysis for Bankers
  • Financial Statements and Fundamentals of Financial Analysis
  • Operational Budgets in Organizations
  • Strategic Performance Management in Public Sector
  • Corporate Performance Management and the Balanced Scorecard
  • Cost Accounting for SMEs.
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning and Target Setting in NGOs
  • Auditing and controlling in NGOs
  • International Auditing Standards
  • Performance Measurement and Management in NGOs
  • Strategic Performance Management and the Balanced Scorecard
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Writing and Publishing a Research Paper

Invited Presentation

Coskun, Ali (2014), “Innovation Scorecard and Strategic Performance Management in Higher Education Institutions in Turkey”, Higher Education and Innovation in Emerging Economies: From Local Development to Global Engagement April 24, 2014, Pardee Center, Boston University, USA.

Language Skills

English, Advanced level

Turkish, Native language

Academic Databases

Google Scholar profile:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dVUgN00AAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=1

Researchgate profile:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali_Coskun6

Academia profile:
https://aum-kw.academia.edu/AliCoskun

ORCID profile:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4849-8499

Scopus profile:
https://www-scopus-com.ezproxy.aum.edu.kw/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35988498700

Publon profile:

https://publons.com/researcher/1974328/ali-coskun/