Marco Passardi

Marco Passardi is a Professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Lucerne School of Business and the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ). He holds concurrent roles as a lecturer at the University of Zurich and the University of Neuchâtel. His academic journey includes a Master of Business Administration (1994–1999) and a PhD in Economics (1999–2002) from the University of Zurich, alongside a Master of Advanced Studies in Education (1999–2002).

• Professional Roles: Professor at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (2012–present), former Professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (2003–2012), and visiting scholar at Australian universities (2010).
• Research Focus: Financial Accounting, IFRS/Swiss GAAP, Cryptocurrency Accounting, Banking Regulations, and XBRL Digitization.
• Notable Projects: IFZ Retail Banking Studies series, analyses on Basel III regulations, and cryptocurrency accounting frameworks.

His research emphasizes practical applications in financial reporting, valuation methodologies, and regulatory compliance. He has authored over 50 publications, including books and peer-reviewed articles on topics like risk management, inflation strategies, and crisis-driven financial adjustments.

Passardi advises on corporate valuation, tax implications, and audit practices, often linking academic insights to real-world financial challenges. His work bridges theoretical accounting principles with practical implementation in Swiss and international financial systems.