Gunther Meeh-Bunse

Prof. Dr. Gunther Meeh-Bunse is a full-time Professor of General Business Administration, specializing in Finance and Business Accounting at the Faculty of Management, Culture and Technology at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His academic journey includes a PhD on auditing software in financial audits and extensive experience in banking and regulatory analysis. He teaches courses such as Business Finance and Controlling, with a focus on international and comparative accounting practices.

Education & Professional Background:

• 1989-1991: Bank apprenticeship at Dresdner Bank AG
• 1991-1996: Business Administration studies at Saarland University, focusing on Finance and Auditing
• 1993-1994: DAAD-funded studies at University of Michigan
• 2001-2004: Roles at Bayerische Landesbank in Munich and London, specializing in corporate finance and controlling

Research Focus: Prof. Meeh-Bunse’s work centers on financial reporting, regulatory frameworks in EU rating markets, and non-financial disclosures. He has published extensively on topics like CSR reporting, EU accounting directives, and cross-border financial regulations, particularly between Germany and Croatia.

Publications Trends: His recent articles analyze equity method applications, e-learning adaptations during crises, EU rating agency competition, and brand equity accounting under IFRS. He frequently collaborates with international scholars on comparative accounting studies.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his research often involves cross-border institutional collaborations, such as with Zagreb School of Economics and Management. He actively contributes to EU policy discussions on financial transparency and rating agency regulations.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab mentioned, but his work integrates with the university’s competence centers in management and financial systems.