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/
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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/
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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