Research Seminar: Technology in Accounting & Finance

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This Ph.D. research seminar focuses on the two roles of technology in accounting and finance research in particular, and business research generally. First, the world of technology which includes information technology and analytics, has influenced research methods with techniques such as sentiment analysis and machine learning. Second, technology has transformed the practice of accounting and finance, through innovations such as the blockchain and has led to distinct areas of research such as fintech. This seminar will cover both aspects and has the objective of (a) allowing access to cutting edge research techniques and (b) developing research questions in tech related areas.