390038 KU PhD-M: Topics in Controlling and Financial Accounting 3 (2019W)

This course is targeted to PhD students with a specialization in managerial accounting. The objectives of the course are twofold: (i) We discuss your current research and (ii) we prepare for talks of international researchers that we attend (e.g., from the DART program). For sake of preparation, you have to write a short summary for each seminar paper. The summary should discuss the following issues:
• What are the basic modeling assumptions?
• What are the main results and how would you explain them in simple language?
• Are there any aspects of the model that might be at odds with your understanding of the scenario they analyze? If so, describe them.
• How does this paper contribute to its relevant literature and/or our understanding of the scenario the authors analyze?
The course requires a sound knowledge of analytical modelling. The course is interactive and places a strong emphasis on student participation. The talks will be assigned in the first session and attendance is mandatory.