Department of Accounting and Finance

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Research

The department specialises in key areas, including accounting and bank regulation, corporate finance, financial econometrics, and many more.

Research in Accounting and Finance
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News

Attendees at the second Lake District Workshop in Corporate Finance stand together in a group on a grassy hill overlooking Windermere. Boats can be seen sailing on the lake in the background, beneath a blue sky.

Sun shines on finance experts at Lake District event

Lancaster University Management School’s Department of Accounting and Finance hosted the second Lake District Workshop in Corporate Finance.
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Honorary Doctorate for Pentland Centre Director

Professor Jan Bebbington is to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Tampere University in recognition of her work.
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LUMS subjects among best in the world

Four Lancaster University Management School subjects have been placed within the world’s top 100, according to new rankings released today. 
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Saima’s inclusivity quest started at Lancaster

Saima Ashraf MBE (BA Accounting and Finance, 2005; Lonsdale College) did not let sight loss stop her studying at Lancaster and going on to a successful auditing career.
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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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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.

30th May

Granular Treasury Demand with Arbitrageurs

Friday 30 May 2025, 10:15am to 11:30am
6th Jun

Stanimir Markov, University of Texas at Dallas - Seminar

Friday 6 June 2025, 10:15am to 11:30am
11th Sep

2nd Financial Fraud, Misconduct and Market Manipulation Conference

Thursday 11 September 2025, 9:00am to Friday 12 September 2025, 5:00pm

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Blogs

Blogs from our staff and students

Ishika Mahajan

My Easter break at Lancaster - Weaving My Story Between Two Worlds

Ishika tells us how she spent the Easter break and about life back on campus.
Ishika photographed at the Lancaster University campus in front of an 'LU' sign.

Frosty Days, Festive Ways!

Ishika offers her viewpoint on spending the winter holiday season on campus and in the local area.
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Taking student issues to Parliament

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

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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.
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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.

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