Hans-Jürgen Kirsch

Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Kirsch serves as Professor and Director of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing at the School of Business and Economics, University of Münster, Germany. Based at Universitätsstraße 14-16 in Münster (48143), he actively leads the institute's academic and administrative functions within the university's Accounting Center Münster (ACM) framework.

His research focuses on Accounting and Auditing, emphasizing financial reporting standards, audit methodologies, and regulatory compliance in corporate environments. This work aligns with the institute's mission to advance theoretical and practical knowledge in financial transparency and verification systems.

The institute operates under the Accounting Center Münster (ACM), which publishes annual research compendiums titled IRW Insights and collaborates with specialized research teams including the Baetge and Berens groups. Professor Kirsch oversees educational programs in accounting and auditing while maintaining active institutional leadership roles.