Jochen Pilhofer

Prof. Jochen Pilhofer is a Professor of General Business Administration and Business Accounting at the Faculty of Economics, Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes (htw saar) in Saarbrücken. With over 20 years of professional experience in accounting and auditing, he holds certifications as a Wirtschaftsprüfer, Steuerberater, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has worked for over a decade in Ernst & Young's Audit Division, specializing in international accounting standards.

• Education:
• PhD (1999–2002) in Auditing at Universität des Saarlandes under Prof. Dr. Karlheinz Küting
• Bachelor's in Business Administration (1993–1997) at htw saar
• Research Focus: German and international accounting standards, group accounting, audit practices, and financial reporting analysis.

Prof. Pilhofer actively contributes to academic programs as Study Director of the Master's program in Accounting, Auditing, and Finance. He also chairs the admissions committee for the same program and serves as the htw saar Anti-Corruption Officer. His professional affiliations include memberships in the German Institute of Public Auditors (IDW) and the SAN Alumni Network.