LFU:online

Orientation in the field of accounting research; profound knowledge about research topics and issues of methodology and methods in accounting research.

Discussion of current research in accounting; theoretical and methodological aspects of accounting research

Presentations of international accounting researchers; reading and discussing basic literature related to the respective presentations; discussing and reflecting presentations; writing reviews of presentations.

Ongoing assessment: participation in discussions; review essays on reseach presentations.

Introductory readings (to be read prior to first session on 08.10.2020:

Potter, B. (2005). Accounting as a social and institutional practice: perspectives to enrich our understanding of accounting change. Abacus, 41(3), 265-275. [only the first ten pages]

Fourcade, M., & Healy, K. (2013). Classification situations: Life-chances in the neoliberal era. Accounting, Organizations and Society, 38(8), 559-572.

Interest in doing the PhD research in the field of accounting.

Participation in all classes is mandatory.

Please read the introductory texts prior to the first session on 08.10.2020!

It is highly recommended to participate in the general information meeting on the PhD programme organized by the Dean of Studies on 02.10.2020, 10:00,  lecture room 2 (Hörsaal 2, Sowi, ground floor).