Numbers Talk

ACE at the Stockholm School of Economics

The finance function podcast from the Accounting & Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) at the Stockholm School of Economics. Each episode brings together researchers and professionals to explore the evolving role of accounting and the finance function in building successful and responsible organizations. Tune in for thoughtful conversations on how accounting numbers and the professionals behind them shape business, policy, and the public good.

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  1. 18. Juni

    Management Accounting and Artificial Intelligence with Gianluca Delfino

    The fourth episode of Numbers Talk is with Gianluca Delfino, Assistant Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, and his research on management accounting, artificial intelligence, and accountability. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping the production, communication, and use of accounting information within organizations. Drawing on research in management accounting, forecasting, and organizational control, the discussion examines how managers use information not only to make decisions, but also to understand their environment, coordinate activities, and make sense of uncertain futures. As organizations increasingly rely on AI-driven forecasts and automated analyses, new questions emerge about credibility, responsibility, and control. What happens when machines participate in forecasting processes? Can algorithmic outputs replace human judgment? And when automated systems make mistakes, who remains accountable for the consequences? The discussion highlights how AI is transforming management accounting practices, from forecasting and planning to performance evaluation and organizational decision-making, while raising broader questions about the future role of managers and accounting professionals in an increasingly automated world. ––– 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/

    1 Std. 5 Min.

  2. 29.09.2025

    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/

    34 Min.

  3. 15.09.2025

    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/

    36 Min.

  4. 30.08.2025

    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/

    36 Min.
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The finance function podcast from the Accounting & Financial Management Center of Excellence (ACE) at the Stockholm School of Economics. Each episode brings together researchers and professionals to explore the evolving role of accounting and the finance function in building successful and responsible organizations. Tune in for thoughtful conversations on how accounting numbers and the professionals behind them shape business, policy, and the public good.

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    2025 - 2026
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