Numbers Talk

Audit Quality and Capital Market Consequences with Daniel Aobdia

The third episode of Numbers Talk is with Professor Daniel Aobdia at Penn State University, and his research on audit quality in relation to capital market consequences. The conversation examines whether investors value good audit quality when making debt and equity investment decisions. While regulators and practitioners often emphasize the importance of audit quality for informed decision-making, academic studies on its capital market consequences remain limited. Drawing on recent research, the discussion highlights the links between audit quality and broader market outcomes, including cost of equity, cost of debt, and equity market reactions. ––– The Accounting and Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) in the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics also hosts Breakfast Seminars and, annually, the ACE CFO Forum. The ACE Breakfast Seminar is an event based on a research topic or concrete study led by one or more researchers from the Department of Accounting aimed at addressing current discipline developments and challenges through a moderated, interactive discussion with an audience from ACE partners, industry leaders and students. The Department of Accounting annually hosts the ACE CFO Forum, a conference for finance and accounting professionals. Presentations are given by researchers and practitioners (senior business controllers or CFOs) on a current topic of relevance to practitioners and academics. More information can be found here: https://www.hhs.se/en/research/departments/da/

The Human Side of Data Analytics with Eldar Maksymov

The second episode of Numbers Talk is with Professor Eldar Maksymov at Arizona State University, and his research on the human side of data analytics. Despite years of investment in data analytics, many companies still struggle to turn data into truly useful insights, especially in financial reporting where stakes are high and expectations are rising. Drawing on interviews with 23 senior finance leaders across industries, the conversation explores how the success of data analytics depends not only on technology, but also on human dynamics: the narratives leaders craft, the resistance they face, and the way analytics becomes embedded in everyday decisions. ––– The Accounting and Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) in the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics also hosts Breakfast Seminars and, annually, the ACE CFO Forum. The ACE Breakfast Seminar is an event based on a research topic or concrete study led by one or more researchers from the Department of Accounting aimed at addressing current discipline developments and challenges through a moderated, interactive discussion with an audience from ACE partners, industry leaders and students. The Department of Accounting annually hosts the ACE CFO Forum, a conference for finance and accounting professionals. Presentations are given by researchers and practitioners (senior business controllers or CFOs) on a current topic of relevance to practitioners and academics. More information can be found here: https://www.hhs.se/en/research/departments/da/ [https://www.hhs.se/en/research/departments/da/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

The Emergence of Investor Relations with Johan Graaf

The first episode of Numbers Talk is with Johan Graaf, Associate Professor in Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics, and his ongoing research project on Investor Relations. The conversation explores the emergence of the profession in a Swedish historical context, what Investor Relations is, why it exists, and why it is such a demanding role requiring a diverse set of skills. It also examines the changing landscape that today’s IR officers must adapt to and respond to. ––– The Accounting and Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) in the Department of Accounting at the Stockholm School of Economics also hosts Breakfast Seminars and, annually, the ACE CFO Forum. The ACE Breakfast Seminar is an event based on a research topic or concrete study led by one or more researchers from the Department of Accounting aimed at addressing current discipline developments and challenges through a moderated, interactive discussion with an audience from ACE partners, industry leaders and students. The Department of Accounting annually hosts the ACE CFO Forum, a conference for finance and accounting professionals. Presentations are given by researchers and practitioners (senior business controllers or CFOs) on a current topic of relevance to practitioners and academics. More information can be found here: https://www.hhs.se/en/research/departments/da/