Panagiotis Loukopoulos

Panagiotis Loukopoulos is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Strathclyde's Strathclyde Business School. Previously, he taught at the University of Limerick and worked in accounting consulting roles, gaining practical problem-solving experience. His research focuses on the intersection of empirical corporate finance and accounting, including IPO performance, executive compensation, political risk, earnings management, and audit risk. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at the Young Finance Scholars’ Conference (2018) and Seed Funding from Kemmy Business School.

Education:

• PhD in Accounting and Finance, University of Patras (2017)
• MSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Exeter (2010)
• BSc in Business Administration, University of Patras (2008)

Research Trends: His publications analyze IPO dynamics, political influences on corporate actions, and regulatory oversight. Key themes include the role of CFOs in financial reporting, SEC compliance challenges, and the impact of CEO education on capital-raising capabilities.

Grants & Projects: Co-investigator on the SBS Excellence Awards project (2024–2028), exploring topics like IPO failure risk and climate change implications.

Teaching: Specializes in Financial Accounting Theory, International Financial Reporting Standards, and Corporate Finance at undergraduate, MSc, and MBA levels.