André Opsahl

André Opsahl is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Economics, Strategy and Political Science within the USN School of Business at the University of South-Eastern Norway. His academic profile combines teaching in financial accounting, managerial economics, and strategic management with research focused on entrepreneurial ecosystems, corporate governance in SMEs, financial reporting quality, and pedagogical approaches to teaching.

• Ph.D. candidate in Innovation in Public and Private Services (INTOP) at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (part-time, 2022–present)
• Qualified State-Authorized Public Accountant (2015)

Research interests include:

• Regional entrepreneurship dynamics through entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Board composition and financing challenges in small and medium-sized enterprises
• Financial statement quality, earnings management, and information reliability in accounting
• Pedagogical impacts on learning outcomes in higher education

His prior audit and consulting experience at Deloitte and self-employment in advisory roles enriches his practical perspective in teaching.