Dr. Hilco J. van Elten is Associate Professor of Management Accounting & Control at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He also serves as Program Director of the Certified Public Controllers program at the Zijlstra Center for Public Control, Governance & Leadership. His academic and professional work is driven by a commitment to improving performance management in complex organizational environments, particularly in the public and healthcare sectors.
Dr. Van Elten’s research focuses on the role of performance measurement systems, trust, and cost accounting methodologies in shaping decision-making and accountability. His work is interdisciplinary, bridging accounting, public administration, and healthcare management. He is actively involved in collaborative research projects and policy-oriented initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency and effectiveness in public sector organizations.
His research has been published in leading journals such as the British Accounting Review, Behavioral Research in Accounting, Management Accounting Research, BMJ Open, Frontiers in Public Health, and Health Care Management Review.
Hilco van Elten is an experienced and dedicated educator. He teaches across undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in the fields of accounting and control. His teaching portfolio includes courses in management accounting, performance management, and public sector control. He is known for integrating real-world cases, policy relevance, and research insights into his teaching, with a strong emphasis on the practical application of accounting concepts in public and healthcare organizations.
As Program Director of the Certified Public Controllers program, he plays a key role in curriculum development and academic leadership, ensuring that the program remains aligned with the evolving needs of public professionals and institutions.
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