Responsibilities
At USN, André teaches financial accounting, managerial economics, and strategic management, as well as supervising bachelor students within these fields. He is committed to applying theoretical models to practical problems to highlight the connection between theory and practice. Additionally, he is frequently engaged as an external examiner at other Norwegian higher education institutions.
André's research interests include:
- Entrepreneurial ecosystems – how they influence entrepreneurship in a regional context.
- Corporate governance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – with a particular focus on board composition and financing.
- Financial reporting – emphasizing earnings management, information quality, and financial statement quality.
- Teaching quality – how different pedagogical approaches impact learning outcomes.
CV
André holds a double master’s degree in Management Accounting (Siviløkonom) and Accounting and Auditing (MRR) and has previously worked as an auditor at Deloitte. In addition, he has run his own consulting business. Currently, André is also a Ph.D. candidate in the INTOP program at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, where he researches entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Education
Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (INN)
Ph.D. in Innovation in Public and Private Services (INTOP)
2022 – Present (6-year part-time program)
University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)
Pedagogical Education (20 ECTS credits)
2019
Volda University College (HVO)
One-year program in History (60 ECTS credits)
Online part-time study
2016 – 2018
Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Master’s Degree in Accounting and Auditing (120 ECTS credits)
2010 – 2011
Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Master’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration (120 ECTS credits)
Specialization: Management Accounting (BUS)
Master’s Thesis: Beyond Budgeting in Kongsberg Gruppen ASA 2008 – 2010
University of Waikato (New Zealand)
Exchange student from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) (30 ECTS credits)
Spring 2009
Buskerud University College (HiBu)
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration (180 ECTS credits)
Specialization: Management accounting
2004 – 2007
Work Experience
University of South-Eastern Norway (formerly: Buskerud and Vestfold University College / University College of South-Eastern Norway)
Assistant Professor
2016-2025
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Consulting Business (Self-Employed)
Consulting assignments within my field of expertise, non-competitive with USN, conducted within the employer’s permission for secondary work.
2017 – 2019
Deloitte AS
- Senior Associate, Audit & Advisory (2013 – 2016)
- Associate, Audit & Advisory (2011 – 2013)
Responsibilities:
- Engagement manager and operational lead for large and small companies in industries such as grocery retail, media, passenger transport, and trade.
- Additional experience in banking, shipping, and freight transport.
State-Authorized Public Accountant since July 31, 2015
Other roles at Deloitte:
- Associate Representative (August 2011 – August 2012)
- Deputy Board Member (Employee Representative) (September 4, 2015 – January 31, 2016)
Amesto Accounthouse AS
Accounting Assistant (Part-Time)
- Oslo: September 2007 – December 2007
- Bergen: January 2008 – October 2010
Laagendalsposten AS
Radio Host / Project Assistant (Part-Time)
2005 – 2007
- Established and operated an online radio station from March 2005 to July 2007.
- Established and managed an FM radio station (local) for Kongsberg Jazz Festival in 2006 and 2007.