Jan Riepe

Prof. Dr. Jan Riepe is a Professor of Finance and Management Accounting at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Economics, Department 2: Taxation, Accounting and Finance. His research bridges empirical corporate finance and financial accounting, focusing on transparency in the financial sector, gender diversity, minority rights, and the impact of information on financial markets. He teaches modules such as Corporate Finance I/II, Behavioral Corporate Finance, and Risk Management in both German and English.

Research interests include banks' IT investments, loan loss provisioning, and the effects of local newspaper closures on lending discrimination. His work is published in top journals like Management Science and European Accounting Review. He actively collaborates with industry partners like Ernst & Young on ESG Risk Management initiatives.

• Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2014, addressing topics from audit practices to sustainability implications of gender diversity.
• Teaching: Coordinates bachelor's and master's courses emphasizing critical analysis and practical challenges in finance and accounting.