Dr. Alexander Liss

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexander Liss is an Assistant Professor at KU Leuven, specializing in empirical financial accounting. His research interests include capital markets, accounting innovation, and intangible assets. He has been involved in recent projects focusing on intellectual property and bankruptcies, with specific emphasis on IP litigation and judicial efficiency. Liss's academic contributions are recognized in the field of financial statement analysis, where he leads significant research projects aimed at enhancing understanding and practices in financial accounting. His work often intersects with contemporary issues in the accounting profession, addressing challenges and innovations within the discipline. Liss is also affiliated with the Accounting Research Group at KU Leuven, where he engages in teaching and research activities that foster student engagement and academic inquiry into accounting practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.