Susanne Leitner-Hanetseder

Susanne Leitner-Hanetseder is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences FH Steyr, specializing in Accounting, Controlling, and Financial Management. Her research focuses on digital transformation in finance, artificial intelligence applications in accounting, and sustainability reporting standards. She leads the Research Center Steyr and co-leads the 'FinCoM - Financial Condition Monitoring' research project funded by FTI-Strukturförderung (2022-2023).

Her recent work explores AI-driven tools like ChatGPT for financial processes, ESG reporting under new IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), and challenges in implementing proportionate consolidation techniques. She frequently presents on topics such as climate risk assessment under IFRS frameworks and post-pandemic banking sector resilience.

With an h-index of 16 and over 160 citations, her scholarship bridges academic research and industry practices. She actively contributes to professional development through speaking engagements at conferences and workshops.