Linard Nadig

Linard Nadig serves as a Lecturer at the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) within the Lucerne School of Business, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. Previously, he held academic positions including Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Washington, Seattle (1996-1997) and Maître Assistant at the University of Fribourg (1997-2001), where he led the Seminar for Controlling. His current role at IFZ since 2019 encompasses teaching and project leadership in financial services, continuing his decades-long specialization in accounting and control systems.

Education:

• Doctorate in Economics (Dr. oec. Publ) from University of Zurich, dissertation on "Spin Offs mittels Management Buyout"
• Federal Diploma as Commerce Teacher (Eidg. dipl. Handelslehrer)
• Studies in Economics at University of Zurich

Research Interests: Nadig's work centers on Controlling and Management Accounting, with significant contributions to Cost Accounting, Corporate Governance, and Financial Services. His research emphasizes practical applications in Swiss financial institutions, particularly in the Zug region. He has developed frameworks for strategic/operational controlling, integrating digital transformation and risk management, while addressing contemporary challenges like E-Business accounting and regulatory compliance. His expertise bridges theoretical accounting principles with real-world business leadership.

Publication Trends: Over two decades, Nadig's publications evolved from foundational cost accounting (e.g., process costing) to digital innovation (E-Business controlling, e-learning in accounting) and financial regulation. Recent works (2000-2017) consistently address the intersection of traditional accounting principles with evolving business models, reflecting his focus on practical solutions for the financial sector through frameworks like Balanced Scorecard and risk-based internal control systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Award for Collaborative Accounting Education Project (1998) for "International Accounting – A Distance Learning Approach"
• Preis der Organisation "Jugend und Wirtschaft" (1996) for textbook "Einführung in die Kostenrechnung"

Advising and Grants: While specific advisees aren't listed, Nadig coordinated MBA modules in Management Accounting at University of Fribourg (2000-2015) and supervised numerous research projects including "Integrität als Führungsinstrument", "Advanced Financial Accounting", and "Shared Service Center Controlling". His consulting mandates cover Controlling/Accounting and Financial Leadership across Swiss industries, often translating academic research into practical business solutions.

Labs and Teams: As former Director of IFZ (2005-2019) and head of the Competence Center Controlling/Accounting (2001-2004), Nadig led interdisciplinary teams on projects like "Controlling-Wiki" (2015), "CyberSecurity", and "Bank Performance in Eastern and Western Europe". He fostered international collaborations with RMIT University, ESSEC Paris, and Turkish institutions, establishing IFZ as a hub for applied financial research in Zug.