How should we evaluate performance in the public sector when so many outcomes depend on factors beyond local control? A new study from the Center for Municipality Governance at the Stockholm School of Economics, published in The Accounting Review, one of the world's top three accounting journals, explores this question through the lens of the "controllability principle".

What role does accounting play in shaping business and society? Numbers Talk, a new podcast from the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics, invites researchers and professionals to discuss the finance function and why it matters today.

How can Sweden build a stronger defense faster – and smarter? A new professorship at the Stockholm School of Economics will explore how public and private actors can better manage rapid growth in total defense through effective control systems. Professor Kalle Kraus will be the holder of the Saab Chair in Business Administration.

With the aim of strengthening the auditor's vital role in business, Grant Thornton Sweden has entered a strategic collaboration with the Stockholm School of Economics as a Capital Partner. Through guest lectures, mentorship, and case studies, Grant Thornton hopes to inspire more students to consider careers in auditing.

Milda Tylaite, Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting and Deputy Director for the MSc program in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management, never intended to pursue an academic career. But her passion for teaching and research, coupled with her willingness to speak up, made it an irresistible path for her.

New research examines link between the prior corporate bankruptcy experiences of directors and CEOs and the financial risk of their current firms.

In September, Milda Tylaite, Assistant Professor at the Department of Accounting at SSE, was awarded for ​​outstanding pedagogical achievements. She was awarded for her work on redesigning the course ”Current Issues in Financial Reporting” to include new pedagogical components and more current issues, especially focusing on sustainability.

The application to SSE’s MSc in Accounting, Valuation & Financial Management is now open, and we invite Ukrainians to apply.