Wolfgang DICK

Wolfgang DICK is a Teaching Professor at ESSEC Business School in France, leading the Accounting and Management Control department since 2022. He teaches financial accounting (IFRS) across ESSEC’s Paris, Singapore, and Morocco campuses, specializing in cross-curricular business simulations and multinational educational programs. As Academic Director of the Executive Master in Financial Management and Control (since 2003) and Senior Banking Management (since 2014), he oversees high-level executive education programs.

Education:
- Ph.D. in Management Sciences (1997, Université Paris-Est-Créteil)
- MSc in Audit Management (1991, ESCP Europe)
- BSc in Taxation & Auditing (1989, Saarland University).

Research Interests: Focuses on international financial reporting standards (IFRS), cross-border accounting harmonization, and corporate governance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in comparative analysis between France and Germany. Key contributions include textbooks like Financial Accounting with IFRS (5th ed., Pearson 2020) and over 20 journal articles across topics like fair value accounting, auditing practices, and crisis-driven regulatory changes.

Recent Article Trends: His 2010s publications emphasize IFRS implementation challenges, fair value controversies post-2008 crisis, and strategic uses of financial reporting frameworks. Earlier work (2000s) explored Franco-German accounting differences and audit practices.

Leadership Roles: Currently chairs ESSEC’s Accounting Department and directs specialized masters programs. Previously led IFRS conversion projects at PSA Peugeot Citroën (2002–2004), merging national accounting standards into global frameworks.

Professional Engagement: Active in leading accounting associations (AAA, AFC, EAA) and serves as secretary of the ECOSIP association. His consultancy work includes cross-border educational programs and German-French business simulations.