Prof. Ass. Dr. Ylber Prekazi was born on October 3, 1985, in Mitrovica, where he completed his primary and secondary education. In 2005, he began his studies at the Faculty of Economics at AAB University as part of the first generation of students in the “Banking, Finance and Accounting” program, graduating in 2008. (https://aab-edu.net/). In 2009, he continued his postgraduate studies at the same institution—then named AAB-Riinvest College—specializing in “Financial Markets and Banking,” where he earned the title Master in Financial Markets and Banking. As part of his academic advancement, in 2019 he commenced doctoral studies at the South East European University in North Macedonia and, in 2022, successfully defended his dissertation entitled “The Impact of Financial Reporting on the Financial Performance of Trading Companies in the Republic of Kosovo”, earning the title Doctor of Science in Economics. (https://www.seeu.edu.mk/).
His professional and academic career began immediately after completing his bachelor’s studies in 2008, when he was engaged as a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Economics of AAB University, as one of the most distinguished students of the institution’s first generation. To date, he has accumulated 17 years of experience in higher education within AAB College—one of the largest and most renowned institutions in Kosovo. Throughout this period, Prof. Prekazi has held various managerial and academic positions. In addition to his work as a lecturer and researcher, he has served in the following roles: 2008–2012: Student Internship Coordinator; 2012–2018: Teaching and Quality Assurance Coordinator at the Faculty of Economics. In the area of teaching, he served as: 2008–2012: Assistant in subjects such as Accounting, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, and Auditing; 2012–2024: Lecturer in the same group of subjects; Since 2024: Appointed as Assistant Professor in the field of accounting and financial reporting. He currently teaches the courses Accounting and Managerial Accounting at the bachelor’s level, and Financial Reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards at the master’s level.
Since 2017, Prof. Prekazi has served as the Executive Director of the AAB Institute for Certified Accountants and Auditors (https://institutiaab.org/). He is also a member of the Education Committee within the same institute. In addition, he serves as an external expert member of the Audit Committee of the insurance company Prisig (https://prisig-ks.com/ballina), and acts as an advisor in accounting, financial reporting, and taxation for several commercial companies in Kosovo.
Scientific Publications and Conferences
His contribution to academia includes a series of publications in journals indexed in SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Among his most recognized works are:
Hoxha, A., Bajrami, R., & Prekazi, Y. (2025). The impact of internal and macroeconomic factors on the profitability of the banking sector. A case study of the Western Balkan countries. Business: Theory and Practice, 26(1), 28–47. https://doi.org/10.3846/btp.2025.18670
https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/BTP/article/view/18670
Prekazi, Y., Bajrami, R., Hoxha, A., (2023). The impact of capital structure on financial performance. International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, Online Academic Press, vol. 17(1), pages 1-6.
https://onlineacademicpress.com/index.php/IJAEFA/article/view/1002
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., (2023). “Promotion, encouragement and legal protection of foreign investments in the developing country”. Journal of Governance and Regulation, vol 12, Issue 3, pp. 34–41.https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv12i3art4
Prekazi, Y. (2022). Transparency of Financial Reports of Companies in the Republic of Kosovo. Association of Scientists and Intellectuals of Kosovo. Volume 6, No. 1, 95–100. https://doi.org/10.32936/pssj.v6i1.318
Prekazi, Y., Mazllami, J,. (2022). Effects of assets on the financial performance of companies in the Republic of Kosovo. 5th International Conference on Business and Information Technologies. 17-18 September 2020, Skopje/Tetovo, North Macedonia. ISSN: 2671-373X
https://conf.seeu.edu.mk/iscbit/
Prekazi, Y. (2021). Internal audit analysis in monitoring of public finances – the case of Kosovo. Journal of Accounting, Finance and Auditing Studies 2021, Volume 7, Issue 3, ISSN: 2149-0996.https://jafas.org/articles/2021-7-3/14_FULL_TEXT.pdf
Prekazi, Y, Pasjaqa, A., (2021). The role of companies in the economy of Kosovo. Twelfth International Conference on: “Social and Natural Sciences – Global Challenge 2021” (ICSNS XII-2021) Berlin, 4 March 2021.
http://iipccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ICSNS-XII-Proceedings.pdf
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., (2021). Approximation of financial reporting legislation in Kosovo with the “Acquis Communautaire” of the European Union. The perspective of integration of the western balkans into the EU Pristina: 23.04.2021 – 24.04.2021. Type: Online International Scientific Conference – April 23-24, 2021. Organizer AAB COLLEGE in partnership.
https://aab-edu.net/conference/perspektiva-e-integrimit-te-ballkanit-perendimor-ne-be/
Prekazi, Y., Mazllami, J., (2020). The impact of accounting information in business decision-making in commercial companies in the Republic of Kosovo. 4th International Scientific Conference on Business and Information Technologies (ISCBIT 2020)”. South East European University.https://conf.seeu.edu.mk/iscbit/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u6MOfJ45hve7sVHADsivCE8r5zvklJRx/view
Other Scientific Publications:
Prekazi, Y., (2018). Remittance Analysis and their Economic Aspect, Kosovo Case. European Journal of Marketing and Economics, Vol 1, Issue 2 (2018), ISSN: 2601-8659 (Print), ISSN 2601-8667 (Online).
http://journals.euser.org/files/articles/ejme_v1_i2_18/Ylber.pdf
Prekazi, Y., (2018). The role of accounting and finance management in Kosovar enterprises. International Scientific Conference “The economic sustainability of Balkan countries and the Euro-integration challenges” AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo. http://konferencat.aab-edu.net/icbes2018/en/
Prekazi, Y., (2018). Regular and irregular migration from Kosovo. International Scientific Conference on the tenth Anniversary of Kosovo Statehood Consolidation of the State And Euro-Integrations. AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo. ISBN 978-9951-494-72-4.
http://konferencat.aab-edu.net/iceich2018/en/
Pasjaqa, A., Prekazi, Y. (2017). Advantages and Disadvantages of Foreign Direct Investment and Their Role in Kosovo and Albania – Comparative Approach. International scientific conference: “The economic stability of the Balkan’s countries and integration challenges” AAB College, Pristina, Kosovo. ISBN 978-9951-494-66-3.
http://konferencat.aab-edu.net/icbes2017/en/
Prekazi, Y. (2016). The effects of the financial crisis in financial statements of banks, and the use of banking system for the delivery of remittances during the crisis. Regional Journal of Social Sciences REFORMA, No 1 (2016) ISSN: 1800-9794–print form, KDU: 33/34 (05).
Prekazi, Y. (2016). The impact of migration and remittances on education. International scientific conference: “Albania as a case study: Economy, politics, social development, and future perspective” Europian University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania. ISBN 978-9928-236-06-7. http://uet.edu.al/new/dssh/?lang=sq
Prekazi, Y. Pasjaqa, A., Dumi, A., Celo, E., (2015). The Impact of International Financial Institutions Investments in the Countries of the Region, with Particular Emphasis on Kosovo. Acta Universitatis Danubius OEconomia,Vol 11, No 5 (2015), ISSN: 2067-340X.
http://journals.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/oeconomica/article/view/2957/html
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., Dumi, A., (2015). Migration and the Impact of Its Remittances on Kosovo Economic Development. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, E-ISSN 2281-4612, ISSN 2281-3993, Vol 4 No 3 S1, December 2015. https://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/view/8377/8041
Prekazi, Y., (2015). The implementation of remittances and FDI, important strategic conditions in Albania economy development. ICTEA 2015 – the 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference – “Integrating Science in New Global Challenges” Dubrovnik, Croatia. ISBN: 978-9928-4221-5-6
Prekazi, Y., (2012). Education as a long-term capital investment. International Scientific Conference “Higher Education, Mass Communication and Challenges Towards European Integration” Europian University of Tirana, Tirana, Albania.
Sports, Culture, and Art
In addition to his professional engagements, he is an active member of the sports community, particularly in mountain running. He is a member of the Gërmia555 mountain running group (https://www.facebook.com/Germia555running/) and has participated in several marathons such as: the Split Marathon – Croatia (https://splitmarathon.com/?lang=en), the Tirana Marathon – Albania (https://maratonalbania.al/), the mountain running race in Gërmia Park (https://prishtinatrails.com/), the Pogradec Marathon – Albania (https://www.marathonenkelana.run/), the Prishtina Marathon – Kosovo (https://www.facebook.com/prishtina.halfmarathon), the November Run – Prekaz (https://www.facebook.com/vrapimiinentorit), the mountain run in the Sharr Mountains (https://www.high-scardus-trail.com/en/), Gjakova Trail (https://www.facebook.com/p/Gjakova-Trail-100083045301887/), etc.
Prof. Ass. Dr. Ylber Prekazi represents a well-integrated figure between academia and practice, with a strong commitment to quality, professional development, and the advancement of educational and economic institutions in Kosovo.
He is married, has two children, and lives in Mitrovica.
