Chair International Accounting
Chair ofInternational Accounting
Financial reporting, in all of its forms, is crucial for the functioning of capital markets, and functioning capital markets are conductive to general welfare. Financial statements are the most important instrument for a firm to communicate with its shareholders and other market participants. Trust in financial statements is enhanced by the assurance provided through the statutory audit of financial statements. In Europe, other types of reports in addition to financial statements, are also important: Management reports and reports on environmental and corporate social responsibility. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) have become the language of financial reporting that is spoken across the world. Learn the language, and join the conversation!
- Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt
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CV - Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt
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We offer the following courses:
Master in
Management
- International Financial Reporting
- Advanced International Financial Accounting
SALES 4.0
MSc in International Sales Management
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
Research
Research approach
The empirical research focuses on financial accounting and auditing in accordance with national and international standards. A broad range of research methods is used, including archival methods (capital market-oriented, auditor’s working papers), surveys, and experimental designs.
The research is published in high-quality international journals, such as The Accounting Review, the European Accounting Review, Auditing: A Journal of Theory & Practice, Accounting & Business Research, The International Journal of Accounting, the Journal of Business, Finance & Accounting, and Accounting in Europe.
Besides scholarly research, contributions to practice are published. Examples include the application of international accounting standards and the audit of financial statements and assurance on other types of reports, such as interim reports or CSR reports.
Research topics
Judgement and Decision-Making in Auditing
Behavioural research analyses factors that influence judgement and decision-making (JDM) in auditing. High-quality JDM is crucial for assurance provided by statutory audits and thus, for functioning capital markets.
Financial Reporting Quality
Various factors influence the level of financial reporting quality. A high level of financial reporting quality and compliance with financial reporting standards is crucial for functioning capital markets.
Impact of Culture in Financial Reporting
There are different layers of culture (e.g., national, professional, organizational) that impact the way in which financial reporting standards are applied, and financial information is processed.
Publications
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Academic Articles
2023
Legal-Tech-Geschäftsmodelle: Überlegungen zur Bilanzierung nach IFRS und Blick in die internationale Bilanzierungspraxis
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUFUNG (DIE), 10/2023, 573–580
Chapters
2022
International sustainability reporting standards: Competition or complementarity between different organizations and approaches?
In: Geopolitics and Global Business Impact., Bunkanwanicha, P./Coeurderoy, R./Pérez Luque, J./Schmid, S./Ben Slimane, S. ESCP, ESCP Impact Papers 3rd ed. No.2022-18-EN, 128–138
ESCP Impact Papers
2022
International sustainability reporting standards: Competition or complementarity between different organizations and approaches?
ESCP Impact Papers, 2022-18-EN, 128–138
Academic Articles
2021
Erstellung und Prüfung von ESEF-Jahresfinanzberichten
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUFUNG (DIE), 2021(5), 275-280
Academic Articles
2021
Berichterstattung über die Prüfung von ESEF-Jahresfinanzberichten
WIRTSCHAFTSPRUFUNG (DIE), 7, 413-418
Academic Articles
2021
Exploratory Insights into Audit Fee Increases: A field study into Board Member Perceptions of Auditor Pricing Practices
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AUDITING, 25 (3), 637-660
Chapters
2021
Kommentierung zu § 316 HGB (Pflicht zur Prüfung)
In: Bilanzrecht, 100. supplementary edition, loose-leaf book, Baetge, J., Kirsch, H.-J., Thiele, S. Stollfuss
Chapters
2021
Kommentierung zu § 320 HGB (Vorlagepflicht, Auskunftsrecht)
In: Bilanzrecht, 100. supplementary edition, loose-leaf book, Baetge, J., Kirsch, H.-J., Thiele, S. Stollfuss
Academic Articles
2020
Die Bilanzierung von Anlageimmobilien (Investment Property) bei deutschen börsennotierten Unternehmen
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR INTERNATIONALE RECHNUNGSLEGUNG - IRZ, April, 183–189
Academic Articles
2020
Attributes influencing Clients’ Auditor Choices: The Expectation Gaps between Auditors and Board Members
CURRENT ISSUES IN AUDITING, 14 (2), A1-A14
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