Marcus Scholz

Prof. Marcus Scholz is a Professor of General Business Administration and Corporate Finance at Pforzheim University. He serves as a member of the advisory board for the Berlin Chamber of Public Auditors (2011–2014) and previously held leadership roles in Rhineland-Palatinate. With professional experience at Deutsche Bank (6 years) and Deloitte (7 years), he combines academic rigor with industry expertise. His research focuses on integrated business solutions merging financial, tax, and legal perspectives.

Education: Degree and doctorate from University of Mannheim. Visiting scholar at UC Berkeley Law School. Professional qualifications include certifications from ZEW Mannheim and Prof. Jacobs' research group.

• Research Interests:
• Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS/HGB)
• Crisis Management for Corporate Governance
• Succession Planning for Family Businesses
• Corporate Valuation Methodologies
• Tax Risk Mitigation Strategies
• Professional Liability for Auditors

Publications span tax law journals, corporate governance frameworks, and practical guides for auditors. Regular speaker at international conferences including Moscow State University of Management and XIME (Bangalore).

Advisory Work: Focuses on regulatory compliance, cross-border M&A, and stakeholder communication strategies. Provides expert opinions on auditing standards and corporate restructuring.

Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives on financial transparency and tax policy integration within Pforzheim's Business Faculty.