Nordic Accounting Research Network

University

Hanken Svenska Handelshögskolan

Aim

The course is intended to give an overview of current academic research directions and methods in the field of auditing. The perspective is primarily empirical; i.e., archival as well as behavioral auditing research. The focus will be on international auditing research, including contemporary European auditing research. The detailed contents of the course will differ from year to year depending on the research profiles of the participants and of the (guest) lecturers. The contact hours are structured as three two-day intensive seminars.

Teaching laguage

English

Förkunskaper

The course is intended for doctoral students. Those with accounting as their major subject have priority in case there are too many applicants. All students who wish to participate are requested to first contact the instructor. The maximum number of students accepted is 20.

Teaching hours

36 h

Individuellt arbete

36 h

Literature

Readings package.

Examination

Written exam. Active participation in the seminars is required.

Examinator

Viitanen, Janne

Period

19.1.2009 – 8.5.2009

* This post is to be considered as information only, as the course is organized outside the GSA/KATAJA network and consequently not part of the Nordic Accounting Research Network.