Samuel Oladele Obisesan NCE, AAT, Bsc, MBA, Msc, ACA, CPFA
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Biosketch
Samuel Oladele Obisesan NCE, AAT, Bsc, MBA, Msc, ACA, CPFA, holds National Certificate in Education (NCE) from the then St. Andrews College of Education Oyo, now Emmanuel Alayande College of Education where he studied Agricultural Education. His accounting career started when he enrolled for the Accounting Technician Scheme (ATS) examination and passed the two stages involved at their first attempt which qualifies him to use AAT after his name. Mr. S. O. Obisesan holds Bachelor of Science (Bsc) Degree in Accounting from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the same University. After his first degree and MBA, he registered for the ASCON examination for potential accountant in the civil service where he had grade “A”. He later enrolled for the professional examination of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and got qualified as a Chartered Accountant in November, 2010 which earned him the grace to use ACA after his name. He later proceeded to Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji for his Masters of Science (Msc) in Accounting which he completed in 2018. The quest for more professional qualifications attracted Mr. Obisesan and resulted in the conferment of Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CPFA) professional member on him by The Institute of Chartered Public Finance and Accountancy, United Kingdom.

Professional Career
Mr. S. O. Obisesan has worked as a classroom teacher, as a staff at Boripe local government, and as a sales representative before joining the service of Osun State University in 2007 as Internal Auditor II. He was one of the pioneer staff of the Directorate of Internal Audit of the University. He is one of the Chief Internal Auditor of the University. He is the Unit coordinator of the Special Marshal Unit of Osun State University, the coordinator of members of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria in the service of Osun State University, He was once an Ex-officio of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Osun & District Society and at present, the Assistant General Secretary of the District. He has and still serving as members of different committees in the University. He is a member of different professional bodies both in Nigeria and Abroad and has attended many conferences, workshops and seminars both in Nigeria and Abroad.

Membership of Professional Associations
Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants’ of Nigeria (ICAN)
Associate member of Association of Accounting Technician (AAT) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants’ of Nigeria (ICAN)
Associate member, Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA) United Kingdom

Conferences/Workshops/Seminars Attended
1. 14th Western Zonal Districts’ Conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with the Theme “Professional Accountants: Catalyst for Business Strategy and Economic Development” held at the Yewa Frontier Hotel, along Ibese road, Ilaro between 3th and 6th February, 2020.
2. National conference on enhancing the role of auditors in public sector held at the Administrative staff college of Nigeria, Topo, Badagry between 25th and 27th November, 2019
3. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Osun & District Society Training/ Workshop on “Contemporary Issues in Accounting Profession” held at Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osun State University, Osogbo between 15th and 16th October, 2019
4. 48th Annual Accountants Conference on “Accountability Now. Nigeria” held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja between 10th and 14th October, 2016.
5. International Conference for Internal Auditors in Africa tagged “Internal Audit Independence: Addressing the Challenges in your Organization” held at Green Legacy Resort, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, NNPC Junction, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta Ogun State organised by Africa Audit Service (a member of Goodnews International Ventures) in conjunction with Office of the Auditors-General in Africa held between 1st and 5th August, 2017.
6. Western Zonal Districts’ Conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria with the Theme “Democracy and the crisis of Accountability in Nigeria” held at the Welcome Centre Hotel, Muritala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos between 13th and 16th February, 2017.
7. 2016 Editorial workshop for Uniosun Editorial Boards and Presentation of maiden editions of Tetfund sponsored journals held at Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium on 7th of December, 2016.
8. 46th Annual Accountants Conference on “Accountability Now. Nigeria” held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja between 10th and 14th October, 2016.
9. In-house workshop on International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) held at
11. International conference of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ghana tagged “Internal Auditors Conference” held at Fiesta Royale Hotel Dzowulu, Accra Ghana between 9th and 11th September, 2015
12. 9th Western Zonal Districts’ Conference “Ogbomoso/Oyo 2015” tagged Security, Governance and National development: Issues, Challenges and Implications for Professionals” organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria at the Plaza de Aruna Hotel, Opp. Eleekara market , Oyo between 2nd and 5th of March, 2015.
13. 2014 Annual National Conference on “Increasing the Relevance of Internal Audit Functions in Nigerian Universities” organized by the Committee of Heads of Internal Audit Departments/Units (CHIADINU in Nigerian Universities held at the University of Calabar, Calabar from 10th – 14th November, 2014.
14. Protecting the Public Interest and Enhancing Professionalism: 44th Annual Accountants’ Conference organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja between 8th and 12thSeptember, 2014.
15. Annual Training and Induction Workshop of Associates and Fellows of The Academy of Certified Public Internal Auditors, UK organized by the Conference of Government Internal Auditors of Nigeria, held at Conference Centre and Guest Houses, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State between 26th and 29th November, 2013
16. Governance and Sustainable Development: 43rdAnnual Accountant Conference organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja between 7th and 11th October, 2013.
17. Information Technology: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria; Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (MCPE) held at Lagos Airport Hotel between 17th and 18th July, 2013
18. International workshop on International Financial Reporting Standards update 2012 organized by Dotsytine Training in conjunction with Capital College UK held in London between 18th - 19th April, 2013.
19. International workshop on “Audit, Management and Monitoring of Construction Projects” organized by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Malaysia held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between 11th – 12th March, 2013
20. Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) training held between 4th- 8th, March 2013 at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife by Digital Bridge Institute.
21. Preparing Auditors and Accountants in an era of IFRS: a workshop organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Jos district between 21st- 25th January, 2013 at Excellence hotel, Ogba, Ikeja Lagos.
22. Strategic Retreat on Fraud Detection and Right Attitude Development: A retreat organized by the Centre for Economic Reform Initiative, Abuja held between 4th - 6th of December, 2012 at Hotel Millennium, Wuze, Abuja.
23. Internal Auditors: Enforcing Accountability Obligations in the Public Service: A public Sector Internal Auditors Conference organised by the Institute for Public Sector Studies between 18th -21st September, 2012 at Excel Oriental Hotel, along Muritala Mohammed Int’l Airport Road, Lagos.
24. Internal Audit and Fraud Management: A workshop organised by the Newways & Associates held between 15th-18th May, 2012 at Modotel, Enugu, Enugu State.
25. The Dawn of Transformation: Seizing Opportunity: 41st Annual Accountants Conference organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja in October, 2011.
26. Enhancing Economic Growth through Anti-Corruption Measures: A one day workshop organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Ilesa District. April, 2011 at Leisure Spring Hotel, Iwo-Ibadan Road, Osogbo.
27. Computer Fundamentals: A Technology Competence Initiative (TCI) programme of 40 hours practical IT training organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria held at A J Silicon Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos and completed on the10th of February, 2011.
28. Use of Accounting Packages: Technology Competence Initiative (TCI) programme of 24 hours practical IT training organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria held at A J Silicon Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos and completed on the 11th February, 2011.
29. The Effective Internal Auditor: A workshop organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria Lagos Mainland District held between 28th-30th April, 2009 at the Institute office Yaba, Lagos.
30. Cooperative Consolidation in the 21st Century: A one day workshop organized by the Federation of Osun State Cooperatives Limited (FOSCOOP) held at FOSCOOP building along Gbongan-Ibadan Road Osogbo on the 3rd of November, 2010
31. Maintaining Standard Co-operative Organization in the Prevailing Global Economic Crisis: a one day workshop organised by the Federation of Osun State Cooperatives Limited (FOSCOOP) held at FOSCOOP building along Gbongan-Ibadan Road, Osogbo, Osun State on the 30th of June, 2009.