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Check out this exciting course spotlight on AC200: Sustainability Reporting in Capital Markets at LSE Summer School taught by Dr Xi Li and DrJulia Morley! 🌍 In this course, students explore the importance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, its impact on businesses and investors, and how it shapes capital markets. With engaging case studies, expert guest speakers, and practical learning, students gain valuable insights into the rapidly evolving world of sustainability disclosures. Don't miss out on the opportunity to deepen your understanding of sustainability in accounting and finance! Read more about the course https://lnkd.in/genfwPjh #studyatLSE #ESG #sustainabilityreporting The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

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Another fantastic Accounting Research Exchange last night! 🎉 Our session, "Analysing Financial Analysts: Insights from Research and Practice," brought together a brilliant panel for an engaging discussion on the evolving role of financial analysts. A huge thank you to Jeroen Koenraadt for organizing the event and to our insightful panellists—Kunal Gandhi, Dr. Robert Scherf, and Arif Syed—for sharing your expertise. We truly appreciate your contributions and look forward to welcoming you back to LSE soon! A special thanks as well to Furkan Mustafa Çetin for chairing the panel and guiding such a thought-provoking conversation. Looking forward to more enriching discussions in the future!

Join Us Tomorrow! On Wednesday, 12 March, we’re hosting our second Accounting Research Exchange on "Analysing Financial Analysts: Insights from Research and Practice." Financial analysts play a crucial role in capital markets and business intelligence. This event will explore their impact on decision-making, the challenges they navigate, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Dr. Jeroen Koenraadt from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) will present cutting-edge research on the changing role of analysts, followed by a panel discussion featuring industry experts who will share practical insights: 🔹 Kunal Gandhi – Senior Managing Director, Fenchurch Advisory 🔹 Dr. Robert Scherf – Associate Director, BRG 🔹 Arif Syed – Founder & Portfolio Manager, Phoenix Investment Partners 📍 Register here https://lnkd.in/gjPZTRjD #financialanalyst #capitalmarkets #accountingresearch

Great turnout at the Accounting Research Exchange last night! Thank you Furkan Mustafa Çetin, Ana Simpson, Pinar Gencer, and Yigit Akay for a great panel! Our students greatly enjoyed your insightful discussion on innovation, intangibles, and intellectual property! Don’t miss our next Accounting Research Exchange with Jeroen Koenraadt on Wednesday 12 March!

🌟 Thrilled to be back at LSE to talk about the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)'s Intangible Assets Project! 🌟 It was a pleasure to return to LSE, where I spent 13 years as a faculty member in the LSE Department of Accounting, for the Accounting Research Exchange. I really enjoyed engaging with students and industry experts on "Innovation Through an Accounting Lens." A big thank you to Dr Furkan Mustafa Çetin for putting together this insightful event. It was great to be on the panel with Dr Pinar Gencer and Yigit Akay , discussing the impact of financial reporting on innovation and sharing updates from the IASB's project on Intangible Assets. How does financial reporting affect innovation? High-quality accounting standards help reduce information asymmetry between companies and investors, facilitating efficient capital allocation and stimulating innovation. What's the evidence? In his paper, Dr. Çetin showed that after applying the new revenue recognition requirements, innovative companies experienced a net decline in information asymmetry, raised more equity capital, and expanded R&D investments. #IASBAcademic

📗ECGI Working Paper The Value of Dissent: Market Reaction to Voting Intention Disclosures: https://lnkd.in/geU74bAZ 👥Authors 💠 Tzu-Ting Chiu, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) 💠 Xi Li, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) 💠 Rusha Nandy, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) 💠 Simone Traini, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) This study explores stock market reactions to dissent voting intentions publicly disclosed by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) before portfolio firms' AGMs. Findings show positive abnormal returns, especially for firms with weaker governance, higher NBIM ownership, or key governance-related proposals. The results indicate that investors perceive NBIM’s dissent as value-enhancing, reinforcing the importance of institutional investor transparency. #ECGIWP SSRN #CorpGov #InstitutionalInvestors #ShareholderActivism

Are you considering summer studies at LSE Summer School or thinking about your postgraduate options? Join us on March 25 for an exciting event where the LSE Summer School team will introduce their summer courses and LSE graduate programs! Be quick, as it is first come first serve with limited capacity. This event is split into two sessions, so you can choose what interests you most—or stay for both! Afterward, stick around for an informal networking reception with the LSE representative and Danish summer school ambassadors. A great chance to ask questions, get insights, and connect with others! Event Timeline: 16:30-17:30 – LSE Summer School Meet Chloe Kwong (LSE Representative) Hear from Danish Summer School Ambassadors Course spotlights from LSE Accounting Prof. Maria Correia 17:30-18:00 – LSE Postgraduate Programs Learn about master’s options (speaker will join virtually) 18:00-18:45 – Networking Reception This event will be joined by: Professor Maria Correia: Summer School’s Accounting Course Director 2025 and Lead Faculty for course AC210: Financial Statement Analysis for Investment Banking and Asset Management Chloe Kwong: Student Recruitment Officer (Summer School) Eleanor Budenberg: Programme Coordinator (Summer School) Sophie Farmer: Student Recruitment Officer (International) Mikkel & Simon: Student Ambassador Jonas: Student Representative Grab some light snacks outside the Accenture Room Chat with the LSE Representative, CBS Trading, and Summer School Ambassadors Don’t miss this chance to explore LSE opportunities—sign up below!

The Department of Accounting is excited to host another year of the Accounting Research Exchange, bringing together faculty, students, and industry experts for dynamic discussions on the latest accounting research. 🔹 Thursday, 6 March – Innovation Through an Accounting Lens Dr Furkan Mustafa Çetin will explore how accounting research sheds light on innovation, featuring insights from: 💡 Dr Ana Simpson (IASB, IFRS) 💡 Dr Pinar Gencer (Competition Dynamics, Boston) 💡 Yigit Akay (AstraZeneca) This session will showcase how accounting and disclosure regulations impact innovation, using cutting-edge research in Large Language Models and textual analysis to address key information challenges. 🔹 Wednesday, 12 March – Analysing Financial Analysts: Insights from Research and Practice Dr Jeroen Koenraadt will present groundbreaking research on the evolving role of financial analysts, followed by a panel discussion with industry leaders: 📊 Kunal Gandhi (Senior MD, Fenchurch Advisory) 📊 Arif Syed (Founder & Portfolio Manager, Phoenix Investment Partners) This session will examine how analysts shape decision-making in a fast-changing regulatory and competitive landscape. 📌 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gjPZTRjD