The Chair of Financial Reporting is committed to WHU’s mission statement, that is, "Excellence in Management Education" in teaching, research, and corporate connections. We are committed to helping students increase their financial literacy to manage decisions involving financial statements more effectively. In research, we are committed to generating impactful contributions to the finance and accounting literature. Finally, our commitment to excellence regarding corporate connections means that we actively seek cooperations in teaching and research benefiting both the business world as well as the academic environment at WHU.