Victor van Pelt

Victor van Pelt is an Assistant Professor at WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, affiliated with the Finance and Accounting Group. His research applies experimental methods to investigate how individuals interact with accounting information, controls, and disclosure practices. Key research questions explore managerial reporting behaviors, investor interpretation of financial disclosures, and the psychological drivers behind control mechanisms.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Accounting from Tilburg University (Netherlands)
• Ph.D. in Accounting from Tilburg University (2015–2019)
• Visiting Researcher at Cornell University (2016) and Emory University (2019)

Research Focus:
Victor’s work bridges accounting practices and behavioral economics, examining topics such as relative performance feedback, tax transparency, and autonomous team dynamics. His studies aim to understand how disclosure mechanisms influence decision-making across organizational and investor contexts.

Publications:
His recent work includes analyses of AI-driven assessment tools, asymmetric control adjustments, and the psychological impacts of performance metrics. Themes span ethics in autonomous teams, sustainable accounting practices, and managerial ethical considerations.

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