Katharina Rahnert

Katharina Rahnert is a researcher at Karlstad University with a focus on auditing, accounting education, and historical business practices. Her work bridges academic research with practical teaching methods, particularly exploring how cognitive and neuroscientific principles can enhance learning in accounting education. She specializes in audit reporting standards, regulatory evolution, and the intersection of ethics with auditing practices.

Her research interests include the historical development of audit practices, the impact of technological tools on teaching effectiveness, and the moral dimensions of accounting during socio-economic crises. Notable recent projects analyze the transformation of audit reporting frameworks and the role of mirror neurons in remote education.

Key publications from 2023-2024 address the influence of teaching methods on cognitive skill acquisition, the historical context of Swedish audit legislation, and the ethical implications of competition within the auditing profession. Her work demonstrates a commitment to advancing both professional auditing standards and pedagogical innovation.

Contact: katharina.rahnert@kau.se, located at 11B 250.