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I am Associate Professor in Management Control and Accounting at the Faculty of Business, Kristianstad University (Sweden), where I am member of the research environment GRIP (Governance, Regulation, Internationalization and Performance).
I conduct research on various topics including: governance, control and performance of public service organizations; implementation of smart city strategies and circular economy; challenges of collaborative innovation projects; citizen engagement in sustainable urban development; accounting for vulnerability; accounting and organizational change; sustainability and integrated reporting; sustainability assurance; the impact of digitalization on the accounting industry; the influence of performance metrics on academics’ identity; the integration of SDGs in academic curricula; science communication.
I have extensive experience in applying qualitative research methodologies and various theoretical lenses. I am part of a wide network of scholars as I regularly collaborates with both Swedish and international colleagues in various research projects.
My diverse research has resulted in the publication of articles in journals such as Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Critical Perspectives on Accounting, Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management, Meditari Accountancy Research, Journal of Management Control, Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change, Organization & Environment, Public Administration & Development, Public Money & Management, Utilities Policy, International Journal of Public Sector Management, Public Organization Review, International Review of Administrative Sciences, International Journal of Public Policy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Navigating Municipal Governance for Sustainable Urban Development
Imre, Ö. (PI) & Argento, D. (PI)
25-04-01 → 25-12-31
Project: Research
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TT: Testing together! Co-creation processes for climate change through place-specific test beds
Argento, D. (PI)
25-01-01 → 26-12-31
Project: Research
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Measuring Vulnerability – Reporting on Social Sustainability in Swedish Municipalities
Argento, D. (PI), Grossi, G. (PI) & Firtin, E. (Researcher)
24-02-01 → 24-12-31
Project: Research
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Welcome to AcaMedia
Argento, D. (PI), Imre, Ö. (PI) & Källström, L. (PI)
23-11-14 → 24-12-31
Project: Research
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Accounting for Social Sustainability: Measuring and Constructing Vulnerable Areas in Swedish Municipalities
Firtin, E., Argento, D. & Grossi, G., 2025, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Beyond Scientific Relevance: How Do Accounting Scholars Communicate?
Imre, Ö. & Argento, D., 2025, (Submitted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Dealing with digital transformation: tensions of professionals working at small- and medium-sized accounting firms
Argento, D., Blomkvist, M. & Henk, O., 2025-Aug-04, Accounting and Auditing Small and Medium-Sized Practices: Transformative Capabilities in a Rapidly Changing Society. Bourmistrov, A., Gårseth-Nesbakk, L., Haldma, T., Mouritsen, J. & Vakulchuk, R. (eds.). London: Routlegde, p. 47-67 21 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report › Chapter in book › peer-review
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Excitement, experimentation, exhaustion and expiration: Voluntary environmental management accounting
Poulsen, M. & Argento, D., 2025, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Excitement, experimentation, exhaustion and expiration: Voluntary environmental management accounting
Poulsen, M. & Argento, D., 2025, (In preparation).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
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Accounting for Sustainable Development in Hybridising Public Sector
Argento, D. (Opponent)
2025-Nov-28Activity: Examination and supervision › Examining committee
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Reflektioner från följeforskare: Att styra hållbar stadsutveckling
Argento, D. (Invited speaker) & Imre, Ö. (Invited speaker)
2025-Nov-19Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Att styra hållbar stadsutveckling
Argento, D. (Speaker), Imre, Ö. (Speaker) & Olsson, A. (Speaker)
2025-Nov-18Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Webbinarium - Paneldebatt Akademiska kommittéen
Argento, D. (Speaker)
2025-Nov-12Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Jorden runt med schyssta bönor
Gunnarsson, A. (Organiser), Olsson, V. (Organiser), Argento, D. (Organiser) & Waked, R. (Organiser)
2025-Sept-15Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of workshop/ seminar/ course
Press/Media
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Näsby ska växa och bli klimatsmart - forskarna ska lösa den svåra ekvationen
Rönkkö, K., Johansson, M., Argento, D. & Imre, Ö.
21-01-21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper
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Klimatsmarta Näsby
Rönkkö, K., Johansson, M., Imre, Ö. & Argento, D.
21-01-20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Newspaper