Michael Lühn

Prof. Michael Lühn is a Professor of Accounting and Controlling at NORDAKADEMIE, serving as Spokesperson for the Department of Economics and Head of the Business Administration (B.Sc.) program. He holds additional roles as Ombudsman for Research, BaföG representative, and Environmental Officer. His career includes academic positions at the University of Münster and professional experience in a DAX-30 company's finance department.

Education: PhD in Economics from the University of Münster (2006), followed by a research career at the Institute for Corporate Accounting and Taxation. Academic activities include teaching in accounting, taxation, and corporate finance, alongside supervising student theses on topics like green controlling and performance measurement in the aerospace industry.

Research focuses on international accounting, sustainability reporting, and tax theory. Key projects include comparative analyses of leasing accounting, taxation of private disposals, and cash flow reporting standards. His work bridges academic theory with practical applications in corporate sustainability and financial compliance.

Publications span over two decades, addressing topics like IFRS compliance, sustainability integration in controlling, and tax implications of financial instruments. He collaborates with institutions like Leuphana University and contributes to journals such as Controlling & Management Review and ZRFC Risk, Fraud & Compliance.

Professional memberships include the Schmalenbach Society for Business Administration and the Controlling Professors' Working Group. His teaching activities emphasize practical skills in financial analysis and sustainability management, reflecting his dual academic and industry background.