Events

Showcasing theory in practice, the Department runs the INSIGHTS speaker series during the academic year inviting leading practitioners to discuss the latest topical issues on accounting and finance and hosted by Dr Julia Morley, MSc Programme Director. 

• From Partner to Boardroom: A Career in Accounting
  with Pauline Campbell
  16 October 2024. | 6.30pm-7.30pm | Old Theatre

• Tracking Investment Manager Skill: A Data-Driven Approach by Inalytics
  with Malcolm Smith
  Tuesday 19 November | 6pm-7pm | SAL.LG.04

• Mind the Gap: Predictions vs. Reality
  with Tom Miller, Optiver
  21 November 2024 | 6pm-7pm | PAR 1.02
• A Career in Private Markets: Insights into Private Credit and Equity
  with Guy du Parc Braham, Hayfin Capital Management LLP
  29 January 2025 | 6pm-7pm 
  Email accounting@lse.ac.uk to attend (current PG Accounting students only)
• The Accounting Behind the Greensill Scandal: Risk, Fraud, and Failures
  with Robert Smith, Financial Times, and Tom Dunn, Orbian
  20 February 2025 | 6pm-7pm | Hong Kong Theatre

Leading accounting research with real-world impact.

The Accounting Research EXCHANGE series exposes students to the latest accounting research and promotes an active exchange of ideas between faculty, student, and industry experts. 

The Department of Accouting will be hosting two Accounting Research EXCHANGE seminars in the Winter Term. Each seminar will conclude with an informal networking session, offering attendees an opportunity to connect, share perspectives, and explore unanswered questions.

• Thursday, 6 March: Innovation Through an Accounting Lens 
  

  Innovation is crucial for economic growth and firm success. Yet measuring and managing innovation presents distinct challenges due to its unique nature. This Accounting Research Exchange explores how accounting research offers distinctive insights into understanding and fostering innovation. Dr Furkan Cetin will present cutting-edge research on two critical dimensions: how accounting and disclosure regulations shape innovation outcomes, and how accounting research methods illuminate the innovation process. Drawing on recent advances in Large Language Models and textual analysis, the discussion will highlight how accounting's specialised toolkit helps resolve the complex information challenges surrounding innovation. Dr Cetin’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring experienced professionals who will share practical insights from the field. The session will be particularly relevant for those interested in the intersection of accounting, innovation, technology, and economic growth.

• Wednesday, 12 March: Analysing Financial Analysts: Insights from Research and Practice 
  

  Financial analysts play a pivotal role in capital markets and business intelligence. This Accounting Research Exchange explores the essential contributions of analysts in shaping decision-making processes and outcomes, alongside the challenges they face in an ever-evolving regulatory and competitive landscape. Dr Jeroen Koenraadt will present cutting-edge research on the evolving role of analysts, followed by a panel discussion featuring seasoned professionals who will share practical insights and experiences from the field. This session is particularly relevant for those interested in financial markets and seeking a deeper understanding of one of its key players — financial analysts. 

Registration ends 1 March, or earlier if capacity is reached. REGISTER: LSE Accounting student | Non-Department students/alumni/general public

Join us for a whistle-stop trip to the historic city of Cambridge! Tickets include travel to/from LSE, one-night at the Hilton Cambridge City Hotel, all meals, activities and tours around the city. The weekend is a great opportunity to get to know fellow classmates and faculty.

Open to Accounting postgraduate (Diploma/MSc) and Accounting research students only.

More information contact Dot Richards (Diploma and MSc Accounting and Finance Programme Manager) at d.richards@lse.ac.uk

The 4th annual Accounting Students' Ball will take place on Friday 14 March 2025 at the Waldorf Hilton London.

Tickets are on sale via the LSE e-shop from mid-January 2025. Links to the e-shop will be published on the Accounting Programme pages on Moodle.

 What’s included in your ticket?

• A welcome drink on arrival (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)
• ️ A gourmet three-course dinner in a stunning setting
• Half a bottle of wine per person (soft drinks also available)
• Strike a pose in the photobooth and enjoy professional photos to capture the night
• Dance the night away with a DJ and packed dancefloor

The event is open to undergraduate and postgraduate Accounting students only.

The Departments runs several socials - 'extra-curricular' activities throughout the academic year to enhance students' experience of their time with the Department and being in London. These events allow for inter-year and programme engagements include.

• Welcome Week River Boat Tour and Reception
  Friday 27 September 2025
  Open to new BSc/Diploma/MSc/MRes-VRS Accounting students and returning BSc Accounting and Finance students. Registration required. Visit the Department Welcome 2024. 
• Termly Accountants Go To The Theater.
  For 2024-25 calendar we have got tickets for Les Miserable (November 2024) and Wicked (February 2025).
• Accounting Students' Winter Reception