Carsten Berkau

Prof. Dr. Carsten Berkau is a Professor of Controlling and Accounting at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. He holds a Diplom in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hannover and a Dr. rer. oec. from the University of Saarland. His career includes academic roles and industry experience at IDS Prof. Scheer GmbH. He specializes in Controlling, International Accounting, Risk Management, and Activity-Based Management. His research focuses on financial systems, business processes, and digital transformation in economic systems.

• Education: Diplom-Maschinenbau (Hannover), Dr. rer. oec. (Saarland)
• Key Roles: Dean of Studies (WiSo), Professor since 2004
• Research Interests: Controlling frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and business process optimization

His publications span foundational works on accounting principles, cost management systems, and business process reengineering. He collaborates with industry partners to develop practical applications of controlling strategies in manufacturing and service sectors.