Michael Erkens

Prof. Michael Erkens holds the position of Professor of Corporate Reporting at Nyenrode Business University and directs the Center for Corporate Reporting, Finance & Tax and the Center for Accounting, Auditing & Control. He has affiliations with institutions including Erasmus School of Economics (Associate Professor), WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management (Visiting Professor), and Anton de Kom University (Visiting Professor). His research focuses on corporate disclosure practices, executive compensation, and governance, with notable contributions to journals like the Journal of Accounting and Economics.

Education: MSc in Mathematics and Finance, PhD in Financial Accounting (summa cum laude) from Trier University. His academic career includes professorships at HEC Paris and visiting roles at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

Research Interests:

• Non-financial reporting mechanisms
• ESG disclosure trends
• Corporate governance structures
• International accounting standards adoption
• Risk disclosure practices

Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards from leading accounting associations. His work bridges accounting theory with practical regulatory challenges, particularly in sustainability and executive accountability.

Research Collaboration Areas: Accountability frameworks, governance mechanisms, financial transparency, and cross-border reporting practices.