Prof. Dr. Bernd Grottel

Prof. Dr. Bernd Grottel is a prominent expert in audit and financial accounting, currently serving as a member of the board of directors and partner at KPMG Bayerische Treuhandgesellschaft AG since October 1994. An honorary professor at the Technical University of Munich, Grottel has contributed to various academic institutions, including serving as chairman of the University Council at the University of Passau and as a lecturer at multiple universities. Additional roles include membership in the IDW Administrative Council and participation in the Advisory Council of the Bavarian Elite Promotion Act. Grottel's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economic Science from the University of Bayreuth, certifications as a German Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Tax Consultant, and a Master of Business Administration from Universität Passau. Grottel also holds significant editorial responsibilities, acting as an associate editor and author for Beck'scher Balance Comment.