Dr. Niklas Meyer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Niklas Meyer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He specializes in the role of CEOs and international accounting within country-level environments, examining how these factors shape CEOs’ discretion in making accounting decisions. His research interests include the degree of discretion available to CEOs and its impact on their ability to engage in opportunistic actions such as earnings management and executive compensation. Niklas's work is primarily based on archival firm capital market data, employing quantitative research methods along with large-scale questionnaire survey tools involving industry experts. He aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the nuances and challenges faced in the accounting domain by CEOs, aligning his findings with practical applications in the field.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.