“Our planet requires something different from us than bickering”
“Our planet requires something different from us than bickering”
“Let’s embrace polarization. From the perspective of polarization, we can look at conflicting interests, map and connect them. That is the way to achieve innovation.” This is the appeal chairman MVO Netherlands, Maria van der Heijden, made during her introduction at the tenth Henk van Luijk lecture on May 27.
Nyenrode scores again above average on practical orientation
Nyenrode scores again above average on practical orientation
The master's programs at Nyenrode Business University score above average when it comes to practical orientation.
Climate change and social inequality require debate on corporate governance
Climate change and social inequality require debate on corporate governance
Experts from the US, UK, Europe and the Netherlands shared knowledge and best practices with over 100 practitioners and academics at Nyenrode Business University.
Are businesses still failing to adequately consider financial implications of climate change?
Are businesses still failing to adequately consider financial implications of climate change?
It has become almost a necessity for business schools to teach future managers about how and why it is so crucial to consider the financial implications climate change will have.
DARC 2019; insights into current accounting research in the Netherlands
DARC 2019; insights into current accounting research in the Netherlands
After successful editions in Maastricht, Rotterdam, Tilburg, and Groningen, Nyenrode Business University hosted the 5th Dutch Accounting Research Conference (DARC) on Monday, June 17, 2019
“Auditors should stand their ground in public debate.”
“Auditors should stand their ground in public debate.”
Prof Dr Olof Bik delivered his inaugural speech titled: ‘Crossing the divide: behavioral research in auditing’.
Let umbrella organizations appoint and pay auditors
Let umbrella organizations appoint and pay auditors
On March 29, 2019, Prof Dr Henk Langendijk said goodbye as a professor at Nyenrode Business University. In Nyenrode’s Pfizer room, he delivered his farewell speech titled: ‘The (un)true and fair view of the annual financial statements and the position of the auditor.’ His most important advice is to have auditors appointed and paid by umbrella organizations in order to create more impartiality.
Scientific validation of audit methodology in accountancy needed
Scientific validation of audit methodology in accountancy needed
“The field of Auditing & Assurance is about people and trust”, says Prof. Dr. Joost van Buuren. However, according to Van Buuren, the field has not been innovative enough in recent years and is failing to adequately fulfill users’ wishes. Van Buuren therefore calls upon the sector to develop a new active approach: one in which innovation is aimed at meeting users’ needs and boosting their trust in the accountant through scientific validation of audit methodology. Van Buuren: “Accountants must start thinking differently and seize opportunities with an open mind in order to increase the relevance of the accounting position.”
