Michael Grüning

Michael Grüning is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Business Administration and Media, Ilmenau University of Technology, since March 2013. Previously, he served as Professor of Accounting and Management Control at Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (2011–2013). He has held visiting professorships at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and Universidad Católica de Córdoba (Argentina) and taught at the University of Potsdam, European Business School (EBS), and Virtual Global University (VGU).

His research focuses on Performance Measurement, Corporate Disclosure, and Corporate Governance. Recent publications analyze governance mechanisms, XBRL technology, and cross-border compliance frameworks. His work bridges theoretical models with practical implementations in transition economies and digital reporting standards.

He serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Accounting and reviews for journals such as Journal of Applied Accounting Research and Management Research News. Key affiliations include memberships in the American, British, and European Accounting Associations, as well as the Roland Berger Academic Network.