Department of Accounting and Finance

About the Department

We have a 20-year reputation for producing world-leading research and are recognised for our excellence in both research and teaching. The department comprises a diverse group of internationally-renowned scholars who specialise in key areas, including accounting and bank regulation, corporate finance, financial econometrics, and many more.

The quality of our teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level is an essential element of our success. Our programmes are highly ranked amongst the best in the world, and The Higher Education Funding Council for England and its predecessors have consistently ranked our Department in the highest research quality category, corresponding to research of international excellence. Every year, we host about 20 seminars with leading researchers from around the world, and we have an active visitors programme.

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Accounting and Finance past events and seminars

Rated 5 Stars for Accounting and Finance

Lancaster University has been awarded 5 Stars for Accounting and Finance by QS.

Overall, Lancaster is rated 5 Stars for Teaching, Employability, Global Engagement, Research, Facilities and Environmental Impact.

Lancaster University QS profile

Teaching and research

Within this department we offer a range of study options at undergraduate, Master's and PhD level and our established reputation for excellence in research underpins our teaching.

Undergraduate

Our undergraduate courses provide you with the tools and support to secure a successful career in accounting and finance.
Master's

Drawing on our excellence in cutting-edge research, our Master's courses provide able graduates with crucial theoretical and practical skills.
PhD

Our vibrant PhD programmes immerse you in an environment where ideas flourish and you can reach your potential.
Research

Our international research reputation is driven by individual staff research activities covering a wide variety of research areas and topics.

Latest news

Lancaster accountancy specialist shaping international standards

Dr Zhan Gao provided evidence on cash flow statements to a full board meeting of the International Accounting Standards Board.

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LUMS hosts first Financial Fraud, Misconduct and Market Manipulation Conference

Leading experts from academia and industry in the analysis of financial fraud, misconduct, and market manipulation convened at Lancaster University for an international conference.

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'Central banks should be independent of government. But our research shows they are under political pressure'

Central banks should be independent of government. However, research by Professor Igor Goncharov (Accounting and Finance) finds they are under pressure and prefer to report profits over losses. He explains more in this article for The Conversation.

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Lancaster University Management School subjects in UK top 10 in Guardian league table

Three Lancaster University Management School subjects are ranked in the top 10 in the UK in the latest national league table from the Guardian – driven by the success of LUMS graduates.

Lake District Workshop in Corporate Finance

Earlier in June, the Department of Accounting and Finance hosted the inaugural Lake District Workshop in Corporate Finance.

Examining the role of Regulation, Data, and AI in Tackling Modern Slavery

Potential future pathways to tackle modern slavery were laid out at a Lancaster University workshop.

More News

Events

The Department of Accounting and Finance runs a series of research seminars with invited academics from universities across the world. For past events, please visit our events archive.

27th Nov

Uncertainty Creates Zombie Firms: Implications for Industry Dynamics and Creative Destruction

Wednesday 27 November 2024, 10:15am to 11:30am

28th Nov

AI and Central Banking: Applications of artificial intelligence for monetary policy - Michele Lenza (European Central Bank) - Public Lecture

Thursday 28 November 2024, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

29th Nov

Sustainability Reporting Standards

Friday 29 November 2024, 10:15am to 11:30am

6th Dec

Common Idiosyncratic Quantile Risk

Friday 6 December 2024, 10:15am to 11:30am

9th Dec

Business Master's Taster Series: An Introduction to Hedge Funds

Monday 9 December 2024, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

31st Jan

Nicola Fusari, John Hopkins Carey Business School - Seminar

Friday 31 January 2025, 10:15am to 11:30am

More Events

Blogs

Blogs from our staff and students

Seven participants sat next to one another at a panel discussion in UK House of Parliament

Taking student issues to Parliament

MSc Advanced Financial Analysis student, Nathan Bell, writes about his opportunity to speak at the UK Houses of Parliament.

The financial career landscape

The first blog in the Financial Career Insight series from our Financial Markets Careers Coach introduces the different sectors of the financial markets.

Investment banking overview

The second blog in the Financial Career Insight series from our Financial Markets Careers Coach introduces different job functions in investment banking.

Financial company target list

The third blog in the Financial Career Insight series from our Financial Markets Careers Coach lists a wide range of companies to target for a career in the financial markets.

Financial market placements

The fourth blog in the Financial Career Insight series from our Financial Markets Careers Coach explains how to apply for a placement and how it can help you get ahead in your career.

Investment banking spring weeks

The fifth blog in the Financial Career Insight series from our Financial Markets Careers Coach describes spring week opportunities for first-year students and how you can apply.

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