Welcome to our Department
Over the past few years our research has been published in a range of quality journals. Subjects include financial reporting and disclosure, auditing quality, corporate governance, corporate ownership structure, public accounting, management accounting, social and environmental accounting, the accountancy profession, accounting history, Islamic accounting and accounting education.
We also look to increase understanding of the social, economic and political interactions arising through the practice of accounting and auditing. And, through collaboration with leading firms, we are closing the gap that has emerged between academic accounting research and the real world of accountancy practice.
As the financial landscape shifts, we are looking for ways to both understand and respond to changes in accounting.
What's new?
School hosts international meeting on protecting cultural heritage
Experts from around the world met in Durham to discuss how to protect cultural heritage at risk of destruction from human and natural disasters.

Complete University Guide 2023 undergraduate subject rankings
Alumni 20 year reunion
New Executive Dean to lead Business School
Mismanagement of diversity and inclusion initiatives risks excluding staff
Executive Education Director Q&A: Christos Tsinopoulos, Durham University Business School
Cryptocurrency returns are immune to monetary policy spillovers
Understanding others is key to successful mentorship
New Business School research has found that career mentorship is most successful for mentees who are empathetic and able to understand the perspectives of others.

Does terrorism affect the mergers and acquisitions of companies close by?
London most productive region in the UK
Upcoming events
MIB in-person seminar with Professor Carlos Sousa
CEMAP Workshop: International Capital Flows: Causes and Policy Responses
MIB PhD Networking Seminar
Durham DBA - Online Information Session
Our Research Centres
Our active research centres deliver impactful research across the accounting world informing policy and changing business practice.
El Shaarani Centre for Ethical Finance, Accountability and Governance
International Centre of Public Accountability
Our PhD Programme
Our programme gives you the opportunity to combine rigorous academic theory with research to influence the world of business and make a unique contribution to your field of study.