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.

News

26.07.2024

Job ad­vert­ise­ment Man­aging Dir­ect­or SFB/TRR 266 Ac­count­ing for Trans­par­ency with the pos­sib­il­ity of a doc­tor­ate (f/m/d) as of 01…

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14.06.2024

Job ad­vert­ise­ment Re­search As­sist­ant (f/m/d) as of 01 Janu­ary 2025 (Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Car­en Sureth-Sloane)

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14.06.2024

Job Ad­vert­ise­ment for a Stu­dent As­sist­ant Start­ing at the next pos­sible date (Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Dr. h.c. Car­en Sureth-Sloane)

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Our research

In constant dialogue with practitioners, our teaching and research contribute to a sound and evidence-based understanding of the economy and to the objectification of debates on new regulation.

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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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Past events

16.07.2024

TRR 266/TAF Brown Bag Sem­in­ar: Lisa Lüt­tke

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02.07.2024

TRR 266/TAF Re­search Sem­in­ar: Stefano Cas­cino

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18.06.2024

TRR 266/TAF Re­search Sem­in­ar: Yijun Li

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30.04.2024

TRR 266/TAF Re­search Sem­in­ar: Aless­andro Scopel­litti

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17.04.2024

TRR 266 Brown Bag Sem­in­ar Man­nheim: Pia Stoczek

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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.

Study & Teaching

Our Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes focus on the interaction of taxes, accounting and financing in entrepreneurial decision-making processes.

Vorlesungsangebot und Studienverlaufsplan SoSe 2024

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Schwerpunkt Taxation, Accounting and Finance

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M. Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance

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Pre­ise für heraus­ra­gende Leis­tun­gen

UGO-Preis für herausragende Masterarbeit an Aliana Görtz

Wir sind sehr stolz, dass Aliana Görtz für ihre Masterarbeit zu „The effects of firm transparency on the insolvency process: Evidence from Germany“ mit dem UGO-Preis ausgezeichnet wurde.

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Würdigung der besten TAF-Master-Studierenden

Das Department Taxation, Accounting and Finance ist stolz darauf, die besten Studierenden im Studiengang M.Sc. Taxation, Accounting and Finance zu würdigen.

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Würdigung der besten Bachelor-Studierenden

Das Department Taxation, Accounting and Finance hat im Rahmen des TAF-Master Get-together Urkunden an Bachelor-Studierende für herausragende Leistungen vergeben.

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„Durch das Absolvieren des Masters „Taxation, Accounting and Finance“ und meine Tätigkeit als wiss. Hilfskraft am Department wurde meine Begeisterung für die Forschung geweckt. Das erlernte, interdisziplinäre Fachwissen aus dem Studium hilft mir täglich auf dem Weg zur Promotion.”

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

„Der Master „Taxation, Accounting and Finance” war für mich die perfekte Ergänzung. Durch die Kombination aus meiner Bankausbildung, der Arbeit am Department sowie den praxisnahen Inhalten aus dem Studium, gehe ich mit einem umfangreichen Portfolio an Kenntnissen und Fähigkeiten in die Berufswelt.”

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

Get in touch with our de­part­ment spokes­wo­man!

Prof. Dr. Urska Kosi

Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insb. Externes Rechnungswesen und Wirtschaftsprüfung

Room Q5.101
Paderborn University
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn

Office hours

By appointment via email.