Peter Skærbæk

Peter Skærbæk is a Professor at the Department of Accounting, Copenhagen Business School. His research examines accounting innovations within social and institutional contexts, emphasizing public sector applications through qualitative methodologies like case studies and ethnography. He holds a Ph.D. and Cand.merc, and teaches courses including 'Implementation of Accounting,' 'Public Sector Accounting,' and PhD-level 'Researching Accounting and Change.'

Research Focus: Skærbæk investigates how management technologies reshape performance and accountability, with expertise in:

• Management accounting and auditing in public institutions
• Performativity of economic theories in organizational practices
• Role of consultants in accounting systems
• Innovation-driven state transformations

His publications (2019–2024) predominantly analyze public sector reforms, auditing evolution, and organizational conflicts. Key themes include the interplay between accounting standards and economic performativity, sustainability in infrastructure projects, and institutional resistance to policy changes.

Affiliations: Adjunct Professor at Innland University, Norway (2018–present). No scientific awards or student advisories are documented.