Main research interests:
Empirical studies and conceptual discussions of the following areas:
1. Studies on the application of accrual accounting in the public sector
2. Accounting representations, herein:
o Hybridity in accounting models
o Accounting harmonization
o Studies on the accounting industry (profit and service orientation)
o Fiscal sustainability and long-term planning in the public sector
3. Functions of (government) accounting and scrutiny, herein:
o Accountability related studies (including performance auditing)
o Studies on the management of financial resources in the public sector
Researsch project experience
2016-
Project leader (Fiscal sustainability at the local government level/Kommunal økonomisk bærekraft [KØB]) Research funds granted by Fylkesmannen I Nordland
2010-2012
Project leader (Profitability study of the accounting industry in Norway) Research funds granted by the Norwegian Association of Authorised Accountants (NARF)
2012-2013
Project leader (Advisory services study focusing on the accounting industry in Norway) Research funds granted by the Norwegian Association of Authorised Accountants (NARF)