Research in finance and accounting

Our mission is to enrich the academic disciplines of finance, accounting, banking, economics, and FinTech by contributing novel ideas and innovative thinking. Through rigorous analysis, we aim to inform and influence policymakers, governments, corporations, and individuals.

Our research, published regularly in top-tier academic journals, encompasses both theoretical and empirical studies, fostering collaboration with colleagues within the department, the University, and co-authors worldwide, while also holding editorial positions in esteemed journals and earning multiple research-related awards.

Professor Grzegorz Trojanowski

Director of Research and Impact

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Top 10 in the UK for Accounting and Finance

_{9th in The Complete University Guide 2027}

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Opportunities to learn from experts in the field of sustainable and responsible finance and accounting

Russell Group

A Russell Group university, committed to maintaining the very best research, and an outstanding teaching and learning experience.

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Top 5 for Accounting and Finance graduate prospects

_{Joint 3rd in the Complete University Guide 2027}

Postgraduate research

Discover the range of opportunities available for pursuing a PhD Doctorates, complemented by our dedicated researcher support program that places a strong emphasis on your professional growth and development.

Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre (ESF)

The Centre unites students, faculty, alumni, and partners to foster innovative ideas and research on finance and sustainability, aiming to influence the practice of sustainable and responsible finance.

Publications

Explore the journal articles and working papers authored by our academics from the Department of Finance and Accounting at the University of Exeter Business School.

The Fama-French and Momentum Portfolios and Factors

The data-page's objective is to provide the Fama-French and Momentum Factors, Portfolios, and other benchmark portfolios for the UK market to a broader community of academic and post-graduate researchers.

Database resources

For students and staff seeking access to financial and information databases, login IDs and passwords can be obtained from the Business School Intranet's database login information page.