The leaders of the bachelor’s and master’s student research clubs – Dr Gabriella Loskorikh, PhD, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department; Dr Kateryna Sochka, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor; and Dr Veronika Hanusych, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor – held an extended meeting for students participating in the research clubs of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian University.
The professional development of future specialists in accounting and finance is closely linked to the cultivation of a research mindset. Research encourages students to gain a deeper understanding of economic processes, test their own assumptions, and seek well-grounded answers to complex professional questions. Student research clubs play an important role in this process, providing an environment in which an interest in the chosen field develops into independent research.
The event brought together members of the master’s student research club “Development of Accounting, Analysis, Auditing and Improvement of Taxation in the Context of Ukraine’s Integration into the International Community” and the bachelor’s student research club “Research on the Accounting, Financial and Economic Aspects of the Functioning of Business Entities at the Micro-, Meso- and Macroeconomic Levels”, which comprises Accounting and Finance Sections. Students were introduced to the clubs’ work programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year, various forms of research activity, and opportunities to participate in research events across the University.
Dr Gabriella Loskorikh outlined the international scientific conference that the Department plans to hold in March as part of Rákóczi Days. Students were invited to contribute actively to organising the event, prepare conference abstracts, and present their own research at the thematic sessions. Participation in the conference provides an opportunity to gain experience in scholarly communication, discuss research findings with other researchers, and improve the ability to present results with clear supporting arguments. Dr Kateryna Sochka emphasised the importance of external training programmes, courses, and other educational events in broadening students’ academic horizons. Familiarity with contemporary professional approaches helps students understand current economic issues more deeply and identify new directions for their own research. In particular, she encouraged students to register for the National Bank of Ukraine’s Third International Scientific Conference, “Money & Banking: Monetary Reforms”, scheduled for October. Dr Veronika Hanusych highlighted the role of research in developing the competencies required for future professional practice. She emphasised the importance of critical thinking, which develops through independent research and supports a considered approach to working with information. The ability to assess the reliability of data and substantiate one’s own conclusions provides an important foundation for professional decision-making in accounting and finance.
Dr Andriy Motsa, Candidate of Legal Sciences, the University’s lawyer, and Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Tourism, delivered a lecture on the organisation of research. He discussed the stages of the research process and approaches to working with scholarly sources. Particular attention was given to the appropriate boundaries for using artificial intelligence tools in research and to upholding academic integrity. These issues are especially important in developing a responsible approach to conducting research and presenting its results.
The work of the student research clubs supports research initiative and develops a culture of scholarly dialogue. Within this environment, students’ own ideas evolve through discussion and reasoned evaluation, while research experience lays the foundation for further professional growth. Engaging students in research helps future specialists combine academic knowledge with independent thinking and responsibility for their decisions.
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