Ivo de Loo

Prof. Ivo de Loo is a Professor of Management Accounting & Control at Nyenrode Business University, Netherlands, and part of its Faculty Research Center for Accounting, Auditing & Control. He holds roles such as confidential counselor for scientific integrity and academic responsibility for Controlling programs. Educated at Maastricht University (PhD, 1995) and Open University (doctorate, 2008), his career includes professorships at Aston Business School and Nyenrode, alongside leadership roles in research and teaching.

His research interests focus on management accounting, control systems, accountability practices, and research methodology. Notable works include studies on accountability in choirs, ethical identity in Islamic finance, and the impact of management accountants on decisions. He has received prestigious awards like the Mary Parker Follett Award (2017) and Best Reviewer Award (2023).

De Loo’s contributions span over 25 publications, examining themes like organizational learning, performance measurement, and the sociology of research assessment. His work often employs ethnographic and interpretive methods, emphasizing transparency and critical reflection in qualitative research.