This is the second of two courses required of all accounting PhD students and recommended for finance PhDs. It is a seminar-based course, which focuses on discussing a series of accounting research papers. Each week, students meet to review the theory and evidence that underpins a new piece of research, and to critique the research in question.
Students then attend a workshop at which the research paper is presented by a visiting academic.
After each weekly session, participants will write up their knowledge of the areas covered in the course. This course may be taken as one elective by Masters students. While the course is not designed for MiFs or MBAs, a few participants each year may find that they provide an effective way to learn the rigorous foundations that underlie the accounting and financial analysis taught on the Masters programmes. The PhD courses are very demanding but would be especially relevant to those who are interested in research in accounting, financial analysis and valuation. Topics covered The topics to be covered will be based on weekly research presentations that are organised shortly before the term begins.