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Events

The Department is involved in hosting an extensive series of events, ranging from research seminars to public lectures.

LSE Economic of Accounting (EoA) Conference

The LSE Economics of Accounting (EoA) Conference brings together leading academics for six paper presentations and discussions. All sessions will be held in LSE’s award-winning Marshall Building.

You can find out more on our dedicated conference webpage.

Research Seminars

Our research seminar series occurs during the Autumn, Winter, and Spring terms and is tailored for academic staff and research students. Unless specified otherwise, seminars are conducted face-to-face. If you wish to attend any of the research seminars or need more information, please reach out to Jack Heaney at j.heaney@lse.ac.uk.

Accounting Seminars

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Date: Thursday 2 October, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Ole-Kristian Hope (University of Toronto)

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Date: Thursday 9 October, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Kristen Valentine (Terry College of Business)

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Date: Thursday 23 October, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Daniele Macciochi (University of Miami)

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Date: Thursday 20 November, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Jared Jennings (Olin Business School)

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Date: Thursday 4 December, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Bradford Levy (University of Chicago Booth)

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Date: Wednesday 10 December, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 3.45

Speaker: Partha Mohanram (University of Toronto)

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Date: Thursday 5 March, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Braiden Coleman (Terry College of Business)

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Date: Thursday 12 March, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Clare Wang (Leeds School of Business)

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Date: Thursday 26 March, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Facundo Mercado (Nova School of Business and Economics)

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Date: Thursday 19 March, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Jan Bouwens (University of Amsterdam)

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Date: Thursday 2 April, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Elia Ferracuti (Duke's Fuqua School of Business)

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Date: Thursday 7 May, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Susanne Pruess (University of Amsterdam)

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Date: Thursday 21 May, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Miguel Minutti-Meza (University of Miami)

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Date: Thursday 11 June, 10:30 (GMT)

Location: MAR 1.06

Speaker: Mihir Mehta (Michigan Ross School of Business)

Student Events

The Department runs a number of events throughout the academic year for students including thematic lectures and accounting student socials. Upcoming events will be listed on Moodle (Undergraduate accounting Moodle page and Postgraduate accounting Moodle page); and the Student Hub App.

Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. Students will be notified accordingly. 

External Speaker Lecture - INSIGHTS

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. 

Accounting Research EXCHANGE series

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 Accouting 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.

Accounting Graduate Weekend to Cambridge, 18-19  October 2025

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

LSE Accounting Students' Ball

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.

Extra-curricular activities for Accounting Students throughout the Term

The Departments 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.

Information Sessions for prospective students

MRes/PhD in Accounting Information Session

Join our PhD Programme Directors to learn more about the MRes/PhD in Accounting programme at LSE. This session will include information and advice about making an application, funding and the programme structure followed by Q&A with current PhD students and faculty.

Our next information session will be in Winter Term 2025.

Visit our MRes/PhD in Accounting webpage for more information on the programme or contact Rebecca Baker, Programme Manager on r.j.baker@lse.ac.uk to find out more

Postgraduate/ MSc Information Session 2025

Our next online information session for the MSc Accounting and Finance and MSc Accounting, Organisations and Institutions programme and the new MSc Accounting and Data Analytics programme will take place in November 2025. Register your attendance in the Virtual Graduate Open Events page lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/Virtual-Graduate-Open-Events.

LSE Undergraduate Open Day 2026

The next Undergraduate Open Day will take place in April 2026. The Open Day is a good way to see the campus and what has to offer in addition to learning about the BSc Accounting and Finance programme and meeting current students on the course. Registration is essential and further information can be found on the Discover LSE webpage.