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11 January 2022
Using Fintech developments in the democratisation process

Khun Cho Thar Htay

The competition among telecom providers has made access to mobile internet far easier, radically changing people's lives, and exposing them to financial inclusion and literacy, and bringing them from cash to digital finance. This has not only strengthened the individual and institutional capacities but has incorporated access to digital financial services.
18 January 2022
Aus Daten lernen: Verfahren Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Wirtschaftsprüfung
Marco Schreyer
Die Fortschritte im Bereich der Künstlichen Intelligenz und die zunehmende Digitalisierung liefern neue Wertversprechen für Unternehmen. In einigen Branchen, u.a. der Wirtschaftsprüfung, entwickelt sich KI zu einer Schlüsseltechnologie im Wettbewerb. Die Mehrzahl der heute sichtbaren KI-Innovationen ist auf "Deep-Learning" zurückzuführen.
Nachhaltigkeit ist auch bei MiFID II kein durchschnittliches Vertriebsthema, sondern setzt eine Änderung im Mindset voraus. Dies müssen sowohl Kunden- als auch Beraterseite in der Anlageberatung verinnerlichen. Doch es gibt Wege durch den Regeldschungel.
22 December 2021
MiFID II und Nachhaltigkeit: Darf’s ein bisschen mehr sein?
Thomas Kohrs
21 December 2021
Visual Analytics: Einsatz im prüferischen Kontext
Patrick Müller
Visuelle Analysen werden von Unternehmen immer häufiger eingesetzt. Der Hauptgrund liegt darin, dass sich die technischen Anforderungen an Hardware, Lizenzmodelle und Anwendungsfreundlichkeit für Nutzer:innen in den letzten Jahren stark verbessert haben. Im prüferischen Kontext findet diese Analyseart bislang jedoch geringen Einsatz.
Today's leaders and decision-makers have to handle a flood of different and fast-paced information. Assessing which information is valid and reliable is difficult, but crucial for effective decision-making.
9 November 2021
How leaders can learn from rare events
Prof. Dr. Claus Rerup
4 November 2021
Daten sprechen lassen: Business Process Mining in der Internen Revision

Dr. Stefan Michel

Due to the increasing digitalisation and the exponential growth of data, the practise of auditing is facing a change. Internal auditors must consider the use of technology-based data analysis methods as part of their professional due diligence and base their audit findings on appropriate assessments.
21 September 2021
SPACs: turbocharging IPOs

Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast

With the arrival of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies), the German stock market is experiencing a type of IPO which we would never have anticipated – especially during a pandemic. Even so, SPACs can do much more than they’re generally given credit for.
14 October 2021
Restructuring & turnaround management as a response to Porter’s Five Forces
Dr. Michael Fliegner
If a company slips into a liquidity crisis after an unrecognised strategic crisis, there is little time to return it to profitability. In phases of restructuring, strategic decision-makers must regularly and fundamentally question the goals they have set themselves and the paths they have taken.
In the real estate industry, green buildings present many opportunities and just as many challenges. To ensure that "green" remains green, a universally valid definition must be found in real estate financing and backed up with clear criteria.
21 September 2021
Investing in green real estate as megatrend: go climate-neutral with green buildings
Carmen Zotta
27 August 2021
Self-reflection and feedback – the basis of successful leadership
Sonja Thiemann
For managers in particular, it is important to receive regular anonymised feedback for personal development. Experience shows that self-reflection and exchange with a coach or sparring partner strengthen empathy skills and psychological resilience. This also benefits teams and companies.
After my specialist training, it became clear to me how important business management knowledge is. Medical decisions have to be thought through in advance, also from an economic point of view, so that the argumentation and the approach in dealing with the hospital management can be geared to this.
24 August 2021
A seasoned take on the future – hospitals are best managed by senior doctors
Arun Kumarasamy
9 July 2021
Cryptocurrencies are here to stay

Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner

Numerous cryptocurrencies have emerged in recent years, and hundreds of start-ups and companies around the world have launched corresponding projects. All of this suggests that technologies are emerging here that will change the financial system in particular.
11 June 2021
Non-Performing Loan Management – Europe at a crossroad

Dr. Alexander Lehmann

Restructuring professionals should be equipped with the necessary skills for the upcoming recovery. All actors in this field will need to combine financial acumen with responsible business practices. Loan sales and securitisations for instance are innovative tools that will present new opportunities for lenders, investors, and their servicers.
24 August 2021
Compliance gains ground: the importance of integrity
Marlène Jans
Compliance is about strengthening the integrity of an organisation and building trust by ensuring that standards are met. Those who act for reasons of integrity are experienced as reliable, thus strengthening their position in the business environment.
Companies are not public prosecutors' offices. This makes it all the more important to know not only the possibilities and limits for internal investigations, but also the basic rules for dealing with the public prosecutor's office, the court and the police, as well as their powers vis-à-vis the company.
30 July 2021
Internal investigations – working alongside investigating authorities
Rainer Franosch
Using Fintech developments in the democratisation process
11 January 2022
Khun Cho Thar Htay
Aus Daten lernen: Verfahren Künstlicher Intelligenz in der Wirtschaftsprüfung
18 January 2022
Marco Schreyer
MiFID II und Nachhaltigkeit: Darf’s ein bisschen mehr sein?
22 December 2021
Thomas Kohrs
Daten sprechen lassen: Business Process Mining in der Internen Revision
4 November 2021
Dr. Stefan Michel
Visual Analytics: Einsatz im prüferischen Kontext
21 December 2021
Patrick Müller
How leaders can learn from rare events
9 November 2021
Prof. Dr. Claus Rerup
SPACs: turbocharging IPOs
21 September 2021
Prof. Dr. Christoph Schalast
Restructuring & turnaround management as a response to Porter’s Five Forces
14 October 2021
Dr. Michael Fliegner
Investing in green real estate as megatrend: go climate-neutral with green buildings
21 September 2021
Carmen Zotta
Cryptocurrencies are here to stay
9 July 2021
Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner
Self-reflection and feedback – the basis of successful leadership
27 August 2021
Sonja Thiemann
A seasoned take on the future – hospitals are best managed by senior doctors
24 August 2021
Arun Kumarasamy
Non-Performing Loan Management – Europe at a crossroad
11 June 2021
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
Compliance gains ground: the importance of integrity
24 August 2021
Marlène Jans
Internal investigations – working alongside investigating authorities
30 July 2021
Rainer Franosch