Michael Philipp

Michael Philipp is an Instructor of Accounting at Colorado Mesa University's College of Business, Department of Accounting. He holds a Master of Accountancy from the University of Central Arkansas and a Diplom-Oeconom from the University of Kassel, Germany.

• MAcc, University of Central Arkansas
• Diplom-Oeconom, University of Kassel, Germany

His professional expertise spans accounting, business valuation, and litigation support. With experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and multinational corporations across three continents, he brings practical insights into the classroom. His research and teaching interests include Financial Accounting, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, and Corporate Finance.

Michael is the founder of Valuation Consulting Group LLC, a Colorado-based public accounting firm specializing in business valuations and litigation support. He has served as an expert witness in legal proceedings and is actively involved in major professional accounting organizations.

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Colorado Society of CPAs
• National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
• Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA)

He advises students through practical instruction and mentorship, drawing from his diverse international career. Though no formal grants or research publications are listed, his applied work significantly contributes to professional accounting practice. He is not associated with any research lab or formal academic team at this time.