Professorship for Business Administration, esp. Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance
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Organisation profile
The professorship for Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance works in the areas of financial accounting, external audit and corporate governance. The research activities involve the study of selected issues in regulation, in particular such topics as the economic impact of audit committees, integrated and CSR reporting, aspects of auditor independence and board diversity. The professorship also teaches in the Master’s and Bachelor’s programmes, including modules in the Business Administration Major as well as interdisciplinary modules in the complementary studies programme and integration modules.
Topics
Audit Quality
Following EU legislation on reform of the audit market, provisions on mandatory firm rotation and limits to non-audit services raise issues of the impact of major regulatory measures on safeguarding the independence of the audit firm. Internationally, empirical research on auditor independence has seen considerable attention for a number of years, with mixed findings on its economic impact. This also holds for the impact of joint audits, even though European regulation did not make this a mandatory requirement. This research project studies the effect of audit and non-audit fees of German capital market oriented companies on audit quality.
Integrated-/CSR Reporting
After the most recent financial crisis 2008-9, there has been a decline in trust of stakeholders in capital-market oriented reporting by corporations. As a result, traditional financial reporting should be complemented by corporate sustainability reporting, which would ideally be unified into integrated reporting. While there has been considerable empirical research into CSR reporting, this is not yet the case for integrated reporting in the 2013-framework published by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). This research project examines the content elements investors demand and their relationship to the quality of integrated reporting in the German capital market.
Audit Committees
In both one and two-tier systems, the appointment of audit committees with independent financial experts is seen as a necessary measure to ensure good corporate governance. There has been considerable research undertaken into the Anglo-American board system and the impact of audit committees on financial reporting quality and on the cooperation with the external auditor and with the internal auditor. This research project studies to what extent characteristics of the audit committee as established by supervisory boards in German companies are able to contribute to the discussion on quality.
Board Diversity
Recently there have been a large number of reform efforts aiming at improving corporate performance by increasing board diversity. In addition to introducing the legal gender quota now at the focus of much political discussion, other diversity characteristics such as ethnicity or occupation are increasingly being studied in empirical research on corporate governance. This research project looks at the dual system of corporate governance in Germany and studies the effects of diversity in the management board and supervisory board on the capital market.
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Regulierung von Corporate-Governance-Systemen durch das geplante FISG: Eine kritische Würdigung
Velte, P., 2021, In: WPg - Die Wirtschaftsprüfung. 74, 6, p. 387-398 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Explaining the (Non-) Adoption of Advanced Data Analytics in Auditing: A Process Theory
Krieger, F., Drews, P. & Velte, P., 01.06.2021, In: International Journal of Accounting Information Systems. 41, 24 p., 100511.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Das geplante Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz (FISG): Eine kritische Diskussion aus Sicht der Internen Revision
Velte, P. & Eulerich, M., 26.03.2021, In: Zeitschrift Interne Revision. 56, 2, p. 64-69 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Climate change policies and carbon-related CEO compensation systems: an exploratory study of European companies
Winschel, J., 25.05.2021, In: Journal of Global Responsibility. 12, 2, p. 158-188 31 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Board gender diversity and carbon emissions: European evidence on curvilinear relationships and critical mass
Nuber, C. & Velte, P., 05.2021, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 30, 4, p. 1958-1992 35 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Do fair value measurements affect accounting-based earnings quality? A literature review with a focus on corporate governance as moderator
Thesing, J. & Velte, P., 09.2021, In: Journal of Business Economics : JBE. 91, 7, p. 965-1004 40 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Regulierung der nachhaltigen Corporate Governance? Eine kritische Würdigung unter Berücksichtigung des geplanten Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetzes (FISG)
Velte, P., 01.2021, In: NZG - Neue Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht. 24, 1, p. 3-6 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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CSR and tax avoidance: A review of empirical research
Kovermann, J. H. & Velte, P., 01.01.2021, In: Corporate Ownership & Control . 18, 2, p. 20-39 20 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Reform der Corporate Governance nach dem Wirecard-Skandal: Grundlagen – Problemfelder – Lösungsansätze
Velte, P. & Graewe, D., 2021, 1 ed. Herne: Verlag Neue Wirtschaftsbriefe (NWB), Herne/Berlin. 114 p. (nwb Brennpunkt)Research output: Books and anthologies › Monographs › Research › peer-review
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Do chief sustainability officers and CSR committees influence CSR-related outcomes? A structured literature review based on empirical-quantitative research findings
Velte, P. & Stawinoga, M., 12.2020, In: Journal of Management Control. 31, 4, p. 333-377 45 p., 4.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Environmental performance, carbon performance and earnings management: Empirical evidence for the European capital market
Velte, P., 01.01.2021, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 28, 1, p. 42-53 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Compensation-related institutional investor activism. A literature review and integrated analysis of sustainability aspects
Velte, P. & Obermann, J., 21.01.2021, In: Journal of Global Responsibility. 12, 1, p. 22-51 30 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Effect of overlapping audit and compensation committee memberships on the readability of management compensation reports in the German HDAX
Velte, P., 2021, In: Journal of Managerial Issues. 33, 1, p. 27-48 22 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Vergütungsbericht - Eine Komponente der nichtfinanziellen Berichterstattung
Velte, P., 2021, Handbuch Unternehmensberichterstattung : Regulatorische Anforderungen - Entwicklungstendenzen - Perspektiven der Stakeholder. von Keitz, I., Wulf, I. & Pelster, C. (eds.). Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 101-118 18 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Zur Symbiose von Integrated Reporting und Controlling: Einbettung in die empirische Forschung und Handlungsempfehlungen
Velte, P., 01.01.2022, Handbuch Controlling. Becker, W. & Ulrich, P. (eds.). 2., überarbeitete und erweiterte ed. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler, p. 1213-1231 19 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Einfluss der Corporate Governance auf die Goodwill Impairments: Eine kritische Würdigung unter Einbeziehung der empirischen Rechnungslegungsforschung
Velte, P., Canipa-Valdez, M. & Tettenborn, M., 07.11.2020, In: Zeitschrift für Corporate Governance (ZCG). 15, 6, p. 278-283 6 p., 6.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Determinants and consequences of clawback provisions in management compensation contracts: a structured literature review on empirical evidence
Velte, P., 01.11.2020, In: Business Research. 13, 3, p. 1417–1450 34 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Reform der Corporate Governance nach dem RefE für ein Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz (FISG)
Gros, M. & Velte, P., 2020, In: Der Konzern : Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht, Steuerrecht, Bilanzrecht und Rechnungslegung der verbundenen Unternehmen. 18, 11, p. 436-443 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Plädoyer zur Einrichtung eines International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) als Pendant zum IASB
Velte, P., 2020, In: Zeitschrift für Internationale Rechnungslegung. 15, 12, p. 525-526 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Der Referentenentwurf für ein Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz (FISG): Reform der internen Corporate Governance nach dem Wirecard-Skandal
Velte, P., 2020, In: Steuern und Bilanzen . 21, p. 817-826 10 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Reform der Corporate Governance und Abschlussprüfung nach dem Wirecard-Skandal: Zum Aktionsplan der Bundesregierung vom 07.10.2020; Interview mit Prof. Dr. Thomas Loy und Prof. Dr. Patrick Velte
Loy, T. & Velte, P., 2020, In: WPg - Die Wirtschaftsprüfung. 73, 21, p. 1283-1286 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Zwingende Einrichtung von Compliance-Management-Systemen bei börsennotierten AG nach dem Wirecard-Skandal? Eine Analyse vor dem Hintergrund des Referentenentwurfs für ein Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz (FISG)
Velte, P. & Graewe, D., 2020, In: Der Betrieb. 72, 48, p. 2529-2534 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Managers’ incentives and disincentives to engage with integrated reporting or why managers might not adopt integrated reporting: an exploratory study in a nascent setting
Gerwanski, J., 15.10.2020, In: Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management. 17, 4, p. 553-587 35 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Entwicklungsperspektiven des öffentlichen Country-by-Country Reportings: Ein Plädoyer für mehr Transparenz in der Steuerberichterstattung?!
Velte, P. & Kovermann, J. H., 2020, Festschrift zum 65. Geburtstag von Dr. Norbert Lüdenbach: Fragestellungen und Perspektiven der Rechnungslegung nach HGB und IFRS. Freiberg, J. (ed.). Herne: Verlag Neue Wirtschaftsbriefe (NWB), Herne/Berlin, p. 387-406 20 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Transfer
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Institutional ownership, environmental, social, and governance performance and disclosure: A review on empirical quantitative research
Velte, P., 22.09.2020, In: Problems and Perspectives in Management (PPM). 18, 3, p. 282-305 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Determinants and consequences of Corporate Social Responsibility Assurance: A systematic review of archival research
Velte, P., 21.01.2021, In: Society and Business Review. 16, 1, p. 1-25 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Können Corporate-Governance-Variablen die Qualität der Vergütungsberichte positiv beeinflussen? Empirische Befunde vor dem Hintergrund des ARUG II
Velte, P., 2020, In: Zeitschrift für Corporate Governance (ZCG). 15, 1, p. 32-37 6 p., 1.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Die Lieferkette im Fokus der nichtfinanziellen Berichterstattung: Normative Reichweite, empirische Befunde und Reformdiskussion
Velte, P., 2020, In: Deutsches Steuerrecht. 58, 37, p. 2034-2038 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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Zur Einbeziehung der relativen CO2-Leistung in die Vorstandvergütung nach dem ARUG II
Velte, P. & Stern, H. J., 2020, In: Zeitschrift für Internationale Rechnungslegung. 15, 9, p. 389-396 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Zielgrößen für den Frauenanteil im Vorstand und in den beiden Führungsebenen unterhalb des Vorstands: Eine empirische Analyse für den DAX30, MDAX und SDAX zur ersten und zweiten Umsetzungsphase
Weber, S. C., Fischer, A., Kempen, A. & Velte, P., 2020, In: Der Betrieb. 73, 19, p. 966-970 5 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer › peer-review
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Fiskalpolitische Maßgeblichkeit bei der Rückstellungsbewertung: Kritische Anmerkungen zum BFH-Urteil vom 20.11.2019 – XI R 46/17
Velte, P., 15.06.2020, In: Die Unternehmensbesteuerung. 13, 6, p. 360-363 4 p., 6.Research output: Journal contributions › Notes on court decisions › Transfer
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Zur Notwendigkeit eines „CSR-RUG 2.0“: Eine Bestandsaufnahme empirischer Befunde zur Entscheidungsnützlichkeit der nichtfinanziellen Erklärung.
Velte, P., Simon-Heckroth, E. & Borcherding, N., 11.2020, In: WPg - Die Wirtschaftsprüfung. 73, 22, p. 1349-1357 9 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Klimaberichterstattung in der betriebswirtschaftlichen Forschung: Normative und empirisch-quantitative Einblicke aus europäischer Perspektive
Velte, P., 2020, In: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium. 49, 12, p. 4-9 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Education › peer-review
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Corporate Sustainability Committees, Chief Sustainability Officers and Environmental Performance – Empirical evidence from European firms
Velte, P., 2020, In: Zeitschrift für Umweltpolitik & Umweltrecht. 43, 2, p. 191-213 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Does it pay off? Integrated reporting and cost of debt: European evidence
Gerwanski, J., 01.09.2020, In: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 27, 5, p. 2299-2319 21 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Mutualistic symbiosis? Combining theories of agency and stewardship through behavioral characteristics
Obermann, J., Velte, P., Gerwanski, J. & Kordsachia, O., 18.06.2020, In: Management Research Review. 43, 8, p. 989-1011 23 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Clawback-Klauseln in Vorstandsvergütungsverträgen als effektives Corporate Governance-Instrument? Empirische Evidenz und kritische Würdigung vor dem Hintergrund des ARUG II
Velte, P., 2020, In: Der Konzern : Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht, Steuerrecht, Bilanzrecht und Rechnungslegung der verbundenen Unternehmen. 18, 2, p. 50-56 7 p., 2.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Carbon performance and disclosure: A systematic review of governance-related determinants and financial consequences
Velte, P., Stawinoga, M. & Lueg, R., 01.05.2020, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 254, 20 p., 120063.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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„Nachhaltige und langfristige“ Vorstandsvergütung nach dem ARUG II: Erste Anmerkungen zur zwingenden Einbeziehung von Sozial- und Umweltaspekten nach § 87 I 2 AktG
Velte, P., 2020, In: NZG - Neue Zeitschrift für Gesellschaftsrecht. 23, 1, p. 12-15 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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The impact of governance on integrated reporting: A literature review
Velte, P. & Gerwanski, J., 2020, The Routledge Handbook of Integrated Reporting. de Villiers, C., Hsiao, P-C. K. & Maroun, W. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 210-226 17 p. (Routledge international handbooks).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Do CEO incentives and characteristics influence Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and vice versa? A literature review
Velte, P., 20.10.2020, In: Social Responsibility Journal. 16, 8, p. 1293-1323 31 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Earnings Management: a literature review
Velte, P., 13.01.2020, In: Corporate Ownership & Control . 17, 2, p. 8-19 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Say on Pay, Fee Caps und Vergütungsbericht nach dem ARUG II: Eine kritische Würdigung zur Regulierung der Managerbezüge
Velte, P., 2020, In: Steuern und Bilanzen . 2, p. 52-59 8 p., 2.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Transfer
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The impact of key audit matter (KAM) disclosure in audit reports on stakeholders’ reactions: A literature review
Velte, P. & Issa, J., 04.09.2019, In: Problems and Perspectives in Management. 17, 3, p. 323-341 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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§ 315 c Inhalt der nichtfinanziellen Konzernerklärung
Velte, P., 2019, Bilanzierungsvorschriften: Spezialkommentar zu den §§ 238-342e HGB. Heidel, T. & Schall, A. (eds.). Düsseldorf: IDW Verlag GmbH, p. 745 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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§ 289 e Weglassen nachteiliger Angaben
Velte, P., 2019, Bilanzierungsvorschriften: Spezialkommentar zu den §§ 238-342e HGB. Heidel, T. & Schall, A. (eds.). Düsseldorf: IDW Verlag GmbH, p. 519-520 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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§ 289 f Erklärung zur Unternehmensführung
Velte, P., 2019, Bilanzierungsvorschriften: Spezialkommentar zu den §§ 238-342e HGB. Heidel, T. & Schall, A. (eds.). Düsseldorf: IDW Verlag GmbH, p. 520-530 11 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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§ 289 c Inhalt der nichtfinanziellen Erklärung
Velte, P., 2019, Bilanzierungsvorschriften: Spezialkommentar zu den §§ 238-342e HGB. Heidel, T. & Schall, A. (eds.). Düsseldorf: IDW Verlag GmbH, p. 513-517 5 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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§ 315 d Konzernerklärung zur Unternehmensführung
Velte, P., 2019, Bilanzierungsvorschriften: Spezialkommentar zu den §§ 238-342e HGB. Heidel, T. & Schall, A. (eds.). Düsseldorf: IDW Verlag GmbH, p. 745-748 4 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions in collection of commentaries › Research
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Does CEO power moderate the link between ESG performance and financial performance? A focus on the German two-tier system
Velte, P., 21.04.2020, In: Management Research Review. 43, 5, p. 497-520 24 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review