Student Events

Showcasing theory in practice, the Department runs the INSIGHTS lecture series during the academic year inviting leading practitioners to discuss the latest topical issues on accounting and finance. 

Leading accounting research with real-world impact.

The Accounting Research EXCHANGE exposes students to the latest accounting research and promotes an active exchange of ideas between faculty, student, and industry experts. 

The Department of Accounting will be hosting EXCHANGE seminar in the Winter Term on Tuesday 10 March 2026. The seminar will conclude with an informal networking session, offering attendees an opportunity to connect, share perspectives, and explore unanswered questions.

Join us for a whistle-stop trip to the historic city of Cambridge! Tickets include travel to/from LSE, one-night at the Hilton Cambridge City Hotel, all meals, activities and tours around the city. The weekend is a great opportunity to get to know fellow classmates and faculty.

Open to Accounting postgraduate (Diploma/MSc) and Accounting research students only. Registration opens from 18 September on the LSE eshop.

More information contact Dot Richards (Diploma and MSc Accounting and Finance Programme Manager) at d.richards@lse.ac.uk

The 5th annual Accounting Students' Ball will take place on Friday 13 March 2026 at the Waldorf Hilton London.

Tickets are on sale via the LSE e-shop from mid-January 2026. Links to the e-shop will be published on the Accounting Programme pages on Moodle.

 What’s included in your ticket?

• A welcome drink on arrival (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available)
• ️ A gourmet three-course dinner in a stunning setting
• Half a bottle of wine per person (soft drinks also available)
• Strike a pose in the photobooth and enjoy professional photos to capture the night
• Dance the night away with a DJ and packed dancefloor

The event is open to undergraduate and postgraduate Accounting students only.

The Department runs several socials - 'extra-curricular' activities throughout the academic year to enhance students' experience of their time with the Department and being in London. These events allow for inter-year and programme engagements include.

• Welcome Week River Boat Tour and Reception
  Friday 26 September 2025
  Open to new BSc/Diploma/MSc/MRes-VRS Accounting students and returning BSc Accounting and Finance students. Registration required. Visit the Department Welcome 2025 page at lse.ac.uk/accounting/study/Accounting-Welcome-Events-2025. 
• Termly accountants go to the theater.
  For 2025-26 calendar we have got tickets for Hamilton (November 2025) and The Lion King (February 2026).
• Accounting Students' Winter Reception on Thursday 4 December 2025.