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Qualitative Empirical Accounting Research

22. März bis 25. März 2027 | Innsbruck


This course offers advanced insights into the use and usefulness of qualitative research approaches in the field of accounting.

Using published work in the areas of financial accounting, auditing and management accounting, we will discuss (1) the main rationales for choosing a qualitative research approach; (2) differences between different qualitative research designs, such as single case studies or cross-sectional studies; (3) guidelines for applying qualitative research methods such as interviews and observation; (4) the role of theory in qualitative work; (5) the process of doing qualitative research, from the start of a project to its publication; (6) quality criteria that editors and reviewers apply when evaluating qualitative work. In addition, participating students who carry out qualitative PhD projects will have the opportunity to present their work/ideas and get feedback from fellow students and the lecturers. 

The course covers the following topics:

  • General introduction to qualitative research 
  • Overview of strands of qualitative research in financial accounting, auditing and management Accounting
  • Role of theory in qualitative accounting Research
  • Research methods (interviews, observations, document analysis)
  • Writing of qualitative research papers
  • Publication and review process 


Anmeldefrist: February 21, 2027

Referent*in / Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Martin Messner
Universität Innsbruck
martin.messner@uibk.ac.at
Referent*in / Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Christoph Pelger
Universität Passau
christoph.pelger@uni-passau.de

Sprache / Language

Englisch

Ort / Location

Innsbruck

Tickets

Noch 20 Plätze verfügbar.