Fit for the future - analyses and assessments of companies and financial service providers and their regulation - for business, politics and science.

Our "Taxation, Accounting, Finance" (TAF) department is one of the largest teaching and research units within the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at Paderborn University. Competitive research, internationality, subject area and methodological expertise as well as practical relevance characterise this department in teaching and research.

Den­nis Böing presents at the ARC­TIC in Aus­tria

 |  Forschungsvortrag  |  Accounting for Transparency TRR / TAF Research

Dennis Böing participated in the Accounting Research Camp on Transparency in Corporations and Markets (ARCTIC) in Austria. He presented the project "Information Dissemination by Small Caps", co-authored with Urska Kosi, and discussed the paper "Beyond Content" by Johannes Gaul and Pascal Schrader (University of Mannheim). The workshop allowed 11 PhD students from LMU Munich, Paderborn University, HU Berlin, University of Mannheim and Goethe University Frankfurt to exchange and discuss ideas and strengthen the ties between the universities participation in the TRR 266 "Accounting for Transparency". Dennis' participation was also awarded with the workshop's honorary award.

 

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TAF Re­search Sem­in­ar

Renowned researchers present their findings at the TAF Research Seminar. Doctoral candidates and professors from the department actively participate in the seminar through critical and constructive discussion. This culture of exchange refines existing work and generates ideas for new research projects.

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TAF Brown Bag Sem­in­ar

As part of the TAF Brown Bag Seminar, all researchers present their current research work. The work is usually still in the development phase. The aim of the seminar is to reflect on and discuss the previous research work of the respective presenter and to jointly develop suggestions for improvement.

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Den­nis Böing presents at the ARC­TIC in Aus­tria

 |  Forschungsvortrag  |  Accounting for Transparency TRR / TAF Research

Dennis Böing participated in the Accounting Research Camp on Transparency in Corporations and Markets (ARCTIC) in Austria. He presented the project "Information Dissemination by Small Caps", co-authored with Urska Kosi, and discussed the paper "Beyond Content" by Johannes Gaul and Pascal Schrader (University of Mannheim). The workshop allowed 11 PhD students from LMU Munich, Paderborn University, HU Berlin, University of Mannheim and Goethe University Frankfurt to exchange and discuss ideas and strengthen the ties between the universities participation in the TRR 266 "Accounting for Transparency". Dennis' participation was also awarded with the workshop's honorary award.

 

Den­nis Böing presents at the ARC­TIC in Aus­tria

 |  Forschungsvortrag  |  Accounting for Transparency TRR / TAF Research

Dennis Böing participated in the Accounting Research Camp on Transparency in Corporations and Markets (ARCTIC) in Austria. He presented the project "Information Dissemination by Small Caps", co-authored with Urska Kosi, and discussed the paper "Beyond Content" by Johannes Gaul and Pascal Schrader (University of Mannheim). The workshop allowed 11 PhD students from LMU Munich, Paderborn University, HU Berlin, University of Mannheim and Goethe University Frankfurt to exchange and discuss ideas and strengthen the ties between the universities participation in the TRR 266 "Accounting for Transparency". Dennis' participation was also awarded with the workshop's honorary award.

 

Ac­count­ing for Trans­par­ency (TRR 266)

Many of our researchers are part of the supra-regional Collaborative Research Centre, which has more than 100 dedicated researchers investigating how accounting and taxation influence the transparency of companies and how regulations and corporate transparency affect the economy and society.

Pub­lic­a­tions

The quality of the department is evidenced by outstanding publications in international journals.

Re­search centres

Our high level of activity in research and also in practice transfer is particularly evident within the research centres and the Collaborative Research Centre.

Vorlesungsangebot und Studienverlaufsplan WiSe 2025/26

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Schwerpunkt Taxation, Accounting and Finance

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M. Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance

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Prizes for out­stand­ing achieve­ments

Certificates for outstanding achievements in Bachelor modules

The Department of Taxation, Accounting and Finance regularly awards the best Bachelor students for their outstanding achievements. The best students receive certificates at the award ceremony.

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UGO prize for outstanding Master's thesis awarded to Mahdi Rahali

We are very proud that Mahdi Rahali was honoured for his Master's thesis on "Covid-19-related insolvency suspensions and financial health of German firms". This is the second time in a row that a student from the Taxation, Accounting and Finance Master's programme has won the UGO prize for his Master's thesis.

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UGO prize for outstanding Master's thesis awarded to Aliana Görtz

We are very proud that Aliana Görtz has been honoured with the UGO Prize for her master's thesis on "The effects of firm transparency on the insolvency process: Evidence from Germany".

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Honouring the best TAF Master's students

The Department of Taxation, Accounting and Finance is proud to recognise the best students in the M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance programme.

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„The TAF Master's programme was perfectly tailored to my interests. The practical and interdisciplinary cooperation modules were the ideal basis for starting my career. Today I benefit directly from what I learnt in my day-to-day work in Controlling.”

Aliana Görtz,
M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance

„My fascination for research was triggered by completing a Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting and Finance and working as a research assistant at the department. The interdisciplinary knowledge I acquired during my studies helps me every day on my way to my doctorate.”

Dominik Christian Hanke,
M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance

„The Master in Taxation, Accounting and Finance was the perfect supplement for me. The combination of my education in banking, the work at the department and the practical content from my studies means that I am entering the professional world with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills.”

Max Justus Hoormann,
M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance