MA by Research Accounting, Economics and Finance

University of Central Lancashire

Our research focuses on accounting practices of businesses, earnings management, auditing, taxation, the costs and benefits of computerised systems, experience and employability skills for graduates. We research corporate and development finance, credit scoring, bank ratings, risk management and various aspects of financial market efficiency. Our researchers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) modelling techniques and methodologies in finance, accounting, and banking research, and research in areas such as Fin Tech and Big Data Analytics. We offer alternative start dates for your research degree, commencing in September, January and March for maximum flexibility. September 2024 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2024, EU/International is 1 May 2024, January 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 November 2024, EU/International is 1 September 2024, March 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 December 2024, EU/International is 1 November 2024. September 2025 entry: Deadline for home students is 1 June 2025, EU/International is 1 May 2025.

Accounting explores the philosophical, theoretical, ethical and the regulatory framework on which the importance of the management and accounting practices of firms in promoting sustainable development might be understood. In addition, a number of members in this unit are involved in research on earnings management, auditing, taxation, the costs and benefits of computerised accounting systems, including experience and employability skills for graduates.

Finance and banking advances research and engagement activity on corporate and development finance, credit scoring, bank ratings, corporate governance, digital banking, risk management, capital asset pricing and the performance of financial institutions, including conventional banks, Islamic banks and microfinance organisations. Furthermore, many researchers in this group work on various aspects of financial market efficiency, including herding behaviour as well how the complex interrelationship between financial markets and the many dimensions of institutional governance affects the wellbeing of the relevant stakeholders. Uniquely, other researchers in this group use Artificial Intelligence (AI) modelling techniques and methodologies into finance, accounting and banking research; areas such as FinTech and Big Data Analytics are of great interests’.