Dirk Beyer

Prof. Dr. Dirk Beyer is a Professor for Business Administration, specifically Management Accounting and Controlling, at Harz University of Applied Sciences. He has been in this role since September 2010 and focuses on enhancing leadership rationality through relevant information systems and analytical tools.

• Education: Vocational training as a bank clerk (1991–1994), followed by studies in business administration at TU Dresden and the University of Wales (1994–2000). Doctorate in economics from TU Dresden (2005).

His research interests include decision-making and control processes based on multi-criteria, reporting systems, who-oriented controlling, sustainability controlling, and controlling in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and public administrations/NPOs. His publications emphasize cross-border comparisons, profitability drivers, and valuation methodologies.

Recent publications address topics such as Czech-German tax comparisons, VAT registration differences, sectoral profitability benchmarks, and value-oriented leadership. He also explores size effects in manufacturing firms and stakeholder participation in value creation.