2509AC02
Qualitative Empirical Accounting Research
This course offers advanced insights into the use and usefulness of qualitative research approaches in the field of accounting. Using published work in the areas of financial accounting, auditing and management accounting, we will discuss (1) the main rationales for choosing a qualitative research approach; (2) differences between different qualitative research designs, such as single case studies or cross-sectional studies; (3) guidelines for applying qualitative research methods such as interviews and observation; (4) the role of theory in qualitative work; (5) the process of doing qualitative research, from the start of a project to its publication; (6) quality criteria that editors and reviewers apply when evaluating qualitative work. In addition, participating students who carry out qualitative PhD projects will have the opportunity to present their work/ideas and get feedback from fellow students and the lecturers.
Date:
9.-12. September 2025
Location:
University of Innsbruck, Seminar room EG004, ground floor of Hotel Grauer Bär,
Universitätsstraße 5-7,
6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Course Language:
English
Lecturer:
Professor Martin Messner (University of Innsbruck)
https://www.uibk.ac.at/iol/controlling/team/messner/martin-messner.html
Professor Christoph Pelger (University of Passau)
https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/accounting-auditing/lehrstuhlteam/lehrstuhlinhaber
Registration:
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Registration Deadline: 10. August 2025
Syllabus
Hotel recommendations:
Hotel Grauer Bär (https://www.grauer-baer.at/en/)
Hotel Schwarzer Adler (https://schwarzeradler-innsbruck.com/en/)
Hotel Congress Innsbruck (https://www.austria-trend.at/en/hotels/congress-innsbruck)
Haus der Begegnung (https://hdb.dibk.at/de/Startseite)