Patrick Horbach

Patrick Horbach is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Economics, affiliated with the Chair of Accounting & Controlling led by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schultze. He is also a Partner at Ernst & Young GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft in Munich, Germany, with extensive experience in auditing and tax consulting.

• Studied Business Administration at the University of Passau (1993–1999)
• Vocational training as an insurance salesman at Nordstern Allgemeine-Versicherungs-AG (1991–1993)

His research and teaching focus on international accounting, financial reporting, and corporate finance. He has contributed to courses such as International Accounting Basic I: IFRS, emphasizing practical applications of accounting standards. His professional career includes rising through the ranks at Ernst & Young since 2001, becoming a partner in 2013. He also gained recognition as a co-founder and board member of eCollect.de AG, overseeing finance and organizational responsibilities.