Accounting for Transparency
@trr266.bsky.social
Our researchers explore how accounting & taxes affect transparency & how transparency affects society. Our German Business Panel collects data. Funded by @dfg.de.
Visit us at https://www.accounting-for-transparency.de/
Visit us at https://www.accounting-for-transparency.de/
2025 was an exciting year! From new research on tax complexity, (sustainability) reporting & accounting to the first Open TRR 266 Conference — our community kept pushing transparency research forward. To more collaboration, insight and exchange in 2026. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! 🎄✨
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
2025 was an exciting year! From new research on tax complexity, (sustainability) reporting & accounting to the first Open TRR 266 Conference — our community kept pushing transparency research forward. To more collaboration, insight and exchange in 2026. Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! 🎄✨
A highlight was the welcoming community — from faculty dinners to exploring Chapel Hill with fellow PhD students.
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Staff rotation & research stays - TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency
In the TRR 266 it is highly important for us to support our young researchers (PhDs and Postdocs) in building their skills. So one of the many advantages of being […]
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December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A highlight was the welcoming community — from faculty dinners to exploring Chapel Hill with fellow PhD students.
Full story: buff.ly/JIuYnLI
He attended workshops and brownbags, presented his work, took Wayne Landsman’s Accounting and Capital Markets course, and joined Triangle Tax Lunches and meetups with UNC, Duke, and NC State.
His key takeaway: good research grows through open discussion and constructive feedback.
Staff rotation & research stays - TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency
In the TRR 266 it is highly important for us to support our young researchers (PhDs and Postdocs) in building their skills. So one of the many advantages of being […]
www.accounting-for-transparency.de
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
He attended workshops and brownbags, presented his work, took Wayne Landsman’s Accounting and Capital Markets course, and joined Triangle Tax Lunches and meetups with UNC, Duke, and NC State.
His key takeaway: good research grows through open discussion and constructive feedback.
🎓 Four months at UNC Chapel Hill
Sebastian Hinder (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) spent a TRR 266-funded research stay at the University of North Carolina, focusing on tax research and engaging with the UNC Tax Center and accounting faculty.
Sebastian Hinder (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) spent a TRR 266-funded research stay at the University of North Carolina, focusing on tax research and engaging with the UNC Tax Center and accounting faculty.
December 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎓 Four months at UNC Chapel Hill
Sebastian Hinder (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) spent a TRR 266-funded research stay at the University of North Carolina, focusing on tax research and engaging with the UNC Tax Center and accounting faculty.
Sebastian Hinder (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) spent a TRR 266-funded research stay at the University of North Carolina, focusing on tax research and engaging with the UNC Tax Center and accounting faculty.
The position is part of the TRR 266, offering an inspiring research environment and great development opportunities. Starting April 1, 2026. Apply by January 18, 2026.🔗 Find out more here: buff.ly/WEEyQFA
#PhD #Accounting #Controlling #TUDarmstadt #AcademicJobs #Research #TRR266
#PhD #Accounting #Controlling #TUDarmstadt #AcademicJobs #Research #TRR266
Wiss. Mitarbeiter:in / Doktorand:in (w/m/d) - am Fachgebiet Rechnungswesen - TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency
Kennziffer T556-2025 Veröffentlicht am 4.12.2025 Bewerbungsfrist 18.1.2026 Vergütung Entgeltgruppe 13 TV TU Darmstadt Befristung Befristet (3 Jahre) Einsatzort Darmstadt Umfang 100% Eintrittsdatum Ab…
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The position is part of the TRR 266, offering an inspiring research environment and great development opportunities. Starting April 1, 2026. Apply by January 18, 2026.🔗 Find out more here: buff.ly/WEEyQFA
#PhD #Accounting #Controlling #TUDarmstadt #AcademicJobs #Research #TRR266
#PhD #Accounting #Controlling #TUDarmstadt #AcademicJobs #Research #TRR266
🎓 @tuda.bsky.social is hiring a PhD researcher in Accounting! Join Prof. Nina Schwaiger’s team and work on performance measurement, incentives, organizational design, sustainability, and digitalization.
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎓 @tuda.bsky.social is hiring a PhD researcher in Accounting! Join Prof. Nina Schwaiger’s team and work on performance measurement, incentives, organizational design, sustainability, and digitalization.
Curious about Open Science?
We just launched Bite Sized Open Science Tutorials at the Open Science Center - a free hub to learn GitHub, Python, collaboration skills, data management & more.
Huge thanks to @jgassen.bsky.social, F. Kalife and T. Weckner for making this happen.
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Huge thanks to @jgassen.bsky.social, F. Kalife and T. Weckner for making this happen.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Curious about Open Science?
We just launched Bite Sized Open Science Tutorials at the Open Science Center - a free hub to learn GitHub, Python, collaboration skills, data management & more.
Huge thanks to @jgassen.bsky.social, F. Kalife and T. Weckner for making this happen.
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Huge thanks to @jgassen.bsky.social, F. Kalife and T. Weckner for making this happen.
🚀 buff.ly/jUwHoPP
Sustainability reporting is one of the hot topics of 2025. Do you want to join us in our research on it?
📅 Apply by Jan 15, 2026 – Find all the information here: buff.ly/XUpfLAy
📅 Apply by Jan 15, 2026 – Find all the information here: buff.ly/XUpfLAy
December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sustainability reporting is one of the hot topics of 2025. Do you want to join us in our research on it?
📅 Apply by Jan 15, 2026 – Find all the information here: buff.ly/XUpfLAy
📅 Apply by Jan 15, 2026 – Find all the information here: buff.ly/XUpfLAy
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This study shows that #tax complexity impacts FDI differently: #framework complexity deters investment, especially for small and medium firms, while code complexity can sometimes attract FDI.
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#TaxSky @trr266.bsky.social
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#TaxSky @trr266.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This study shows that #tax complexity impacts FDI differently: #framework complexity deters investment, especially for small and medium firms, while code complexity can sometimes attract FDI.
Read: spkl.io/63324AdZUa
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#TaxSky @trr266.bsky.social
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#TaxSky @trr266.bsky.social
Once upon a time, there was a workshop on Scientific Storytelling… ✨
As part of our mission, our SciCom-team aims to empower researchers to effectively engage with stakeholders. It was a pleasure to share this knowledge through our "Scientific Storytelling" workshop at this year's Annual Conference!
As part of our mission, our SciCom-team aims to empower researchers to effectively engage with stakeholders. It was a pleasure to share this knowledge through our "Scientific Storytelling" workshop at this year's Annual Conference!
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Once upon a time, there was a workshop on Scientific Storytelling… ✨
As part of our mission, our SciCom-team aims to empower researchers to effectively engage with stakeholders. It was a pleasure to share this knowledge through our "Scientific Storytelling" workshop at this year's Annual Conference!
As part of our mission, our SciCom-team aims to empower researchers to effectively engage with stakeholders. It was a pleasure to share this knowledge through our "Scientific Storytelling" workshop at this year's Annual Conference!
Growing Together at the TRR 266 Annual Conference ✨
Our Female Mentoring Program met at @humboldtuni.bsky.social for a great workshop and exchange. This year’s focus: stress management in research. Dr. Iris Köhler shared practical strategies and thoughtful insights. Thank you!
Our Female Mentoring Program met at @humboldtuni.bsky.social for a great workshop and exchange. This year’s focus: stress management in research. Dr. Iris Köhler shared practical strategies and thoughtful insights. Thank you!
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Growing Together at the TRR 266 Annual Conference ✨
Our Female Mentoring Program met at @humboldtuni.bsky.social for a great workshop and exchange. This year’s focus: stress management in research. Dr. Iris Köhler shared practical strategies and thoughtful insights. Thank you!
Our Female Mentoring Program met at @humboldtuni.bsky.social for a great workshop and exchange. This year’s focus: stress management in research. Dr. Iris Köhler shared practical strategies and thoughtful insights. Thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who joined and to our Berlin team for hosting such a great event!
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A big thank you to everyone who joined and to our Berlin team for hosting such a great event!
A few standout moments:
• Ralph Hertwig (Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung) on “Deliberate Ignorance” and why people sometimes choose not to know.
• Harald Spiess (WDR) with a fun and insightful session on creating interest in times of short attention spans.
• Ralph Hertwig (Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung) on “Deliberate Ignorance” and why people sometimes choose not to know.
• Harald Spiess (WDR) with a fun and insightful session on creating interest in times of short attention spans.
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
A few standout moments:
• Ralph Hertwig (Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung) on “Deliberate Ignorance” and why people sometimes choose not to know.
• Harald Spiess (WDR) with a fun and insightful session on creating interest in times of short attention spans.
• Ralph Hertwig (Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung) on “Deliberate Ignorance” and why people sometimes choose not to know.
• Harald Spiess (WDR) with a fun and insightful session on creating interest in times of short attention spans.
✨ Highlights from our Annual Conference 2025
From 19 to 21 November, @humboldtuni.bsky.social hosted this year’s TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency Conference. We shared new research and learned from each other in workshops.
From 19 to 21 November, @humboldtuni.bsky.social hosted this year’s TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency Conference. We shared new research and learned from each other in workshops.
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
✨ Highlights from our Annual Conference 2025
From 19 to 21 November, @humboldtuni.bsky.social hosted this year’s TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency Conference. We shared new research and learned from each other in workshops.
From 19 to 21 November, @humboldtuni.bsky.social hosted this year’s TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency Conference. We shared new research and learned from each other in workshops.
Statt Personal abzubauen, setzen Unternehmen auf Umstrukturierung von Arbeitsinhalten und Qualifizierung. Weitere Details im neuesten #trr266 Blog: buff.ly/OXPnMzn
AI in highly skilled professions: Employers plan adaptation rather than replacement
How do employers react to AI? A new TRR 266 study shows that corporate management adapts its expectations and strategies when confronted with credible information about automation risks.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Statt Personal abzubauen, setzen Unternehmen auf Umstrukturierung von Arbeitsinhalten und Qualifizierung. Weitere Details im neuesten #trr266 Blog: buff.ly/OXPnMzn
Neue TRR-266-Studie von Eduard Brüll, Samuel Mäurer & Davud Rostam-Afschar zeigt: Viele Unternehmen unterschätzen das Automatisierungspotenzial hochqualifizierter Tätigkeiten – bis sie mit objektiven Informationen konfrontiert werden. Dann steigen die Erwartungen an die Automatisierbarkeit deutlich
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Neue TRR-266-Studie von Eduard Brüll, Samuel Mäurer & Davud Rostam-Afschar zeigt: Viele Unternehmen unterschätzen das Automatisierungspotenzial hochqualifizierter Tätigkeiten – bis sie mit objektiven Informationen konfrontiert werden. Dann steigen die Erwartungen an die Automatisierbarkeit deutlich
Clare Wang presented two projects, received thoughtful feedback, and engaged in discussions that inspired her research and reflections on career paths.
She looks forward to continuing collaborations. Thank you for visit!
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She looks forward to continuing collaborations. Thank you for visit!
More here: buff.ly/W9f516l
Our guests - TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency
Naturally, the TRR 266 values exchange with the international scientific community and representatives from business and politics. We are very pleased to welcome many international guests throughout…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Clare Wang presented two projects, received thoughtful feedback, and engaged in discussions that inspired her research and reflections on career paths.
She looks forward to continuing collaborations. Thank you for visit!
More here: buff.ly/W9f516l
She looks forward to continuing collaborations. Thank you for visit!
More here: buff.ly/W9f516l
✨ Guest researcher and Mercator Fellow Clare Wang visited #TRR266 from Sept–Oct 2025, exploring international accounting and sustainability.
She travelled to Frankfurt School, @lmumuenchen.bsky.social, @unipaderborn.bsky.social, and @humboldtuni.bsky.social.
She travelled to Frankfurt School, @lmumuenchen.bsky.social, @unipaderborn.bsky.social, and @humboldtuni.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
✨ Guest researcher and Mercator Fellow Clare Wang visited #TRR266 from Sept–Oct 2025, exploring international accounting and sustainability.
She travelled to Frankfurt School, @lmumuenchen.bsky.social, @unipaderborn.bsky.social, and @humboldtuni.bsky.social.
She travelled to Frankfurt School, @lmumuenchen.bsky.social, @unipaderborn.bsky.social, and @humboldtuni.bsky.social.
Digitalisierung als Jobkiller? 🤖 Nicht in Steuerabteilungen.
Forschung aus dem #TRR266 zeigt: Sie wachsen – und KI verändert Aufgaben.
👉 Hybride Skills aus Steuerrecht, Tech & Daten sind gefragter denn je.
@henninggiese.bsky.social @kimalinaschulz.bsky.social @carensureth-sloane.bsky.social
Forschung aus dem #TRR266 zeigt: Sie wachsen – und KI verändert Aufgaben.
👉 Hybride Skills aus Steuerrecht, Tech & Daten sind gefragter denn je.
@henninggiese.bsky.social @kimalinaschulz.bsky.social @carensureth-sloane.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Digitalisierung als Jobkiller? 🤖 Nicht in Steuerabteilungen.
Forschung aus dem #TRR266 zeigt: Sie wachsen – und KI verändert Aufgaben.
👉 Hybride Skills aus Steuerrecht, Tech & Daten sind gefragter denn je.
@henninggiese.bsky.social @kimalinaschulz.bsky.social @carensureth-sloane.bsky.social
Forschung aus dem #TRR266 zeigt: Sie wachsen – und KI verändert Aufgaben.
👉 Hybride Skills aus Steuerrecht, Tech & Daten sind gefragter denn je.
@henninggiese.bsky.social @kimalinaschulz.bsky.social @carensureth-sloane.bsky.social
Thanks to all organizers, presenters & discussants for an inspiring exchange!
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to all organizers, presenters & discussants for an inspiring exchange!
The IASB Research Forum 2025 took place at @unipaderborn.bsky.social — a great success! 🎉 Organized by IASB, @ifrsfoundation.ifrs.org, and with support from #TRR266, it brought together researchers, practitioners & standard setters to accounting standards and smart regulation.
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The IASB Research Forum 2025 took place at @unipaderborn.bsky.social — a great success! 🎉 Organized by IASB, @ifrsfoundation.ifrs.org, and with support from #TRR266, it brought together researchers, practitioners & standard setters to accounting standards and smart regulation.
They strengthened their skills in applying econometric methods to accounting research, working hands-on in #Stata with real data and recent papers. Back at TRR 266, they bring sharper tools — and better judgment on when and how to use them.
#accounting #transparency #taxation
#accounting #transparency #taxation
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
They strengthened their skills in applying econometric methods to accounting research, working hands-on in #Stata with real data and recent papers. Back at TRR 266, they bring sharper tools — and better judgment on when and how to use them.
#accounting #transparency #taxation
#accounting #transparency #taxation
Four #TRR266 PhD students — Christian Bernard, Lisa Lüttke (@humboldtuni.bsky.social), Kim Alina Schulz, and Mahdi Rahali (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) — attended the Archival Data Analysis course by David Veenman, organized by the Limperg Institute.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Four #TRR266 PhD students — Christian Bernard, Lisa Lüttke (@humboldtuni.bsky.social), Kim Alina Schulz, and Mahdi Rahali (@unipaderborn.bsky.social) — attended the Archival Data Analysis course by David Veenman, organized by the Limperg Institute.
How can leadership help teams stay productive and well during a crisis? New #trr266 research examines how transactional and transformational leadership affect employee performance and well-being. Read the full blog post:
When Transformational and Transactional Leadership Work Best
TRR 266 research shows how transformational leadership helps employees stay motivated, resilient and productive during crises like COVID-19—while transactional leadership works best in stable times.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
How can leadership help teams stay productive and well during a crisis? New #trr266 research examines how transactional and transformational leadership affect employee performance and well-being. Read the full blog post:
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Can #ChatGPT help forecast M&A activity? This study uses ChatGPT to analyze firm #earnings call transcripts, extracting managers’ private sentiment & expectations about future M&A activity.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Can #ChatGPT help forecast M&A activity? This study uses ChatGPT to analyze firm #earnings call transcripts, extracting managers’ private sentiment & expectations about future M&A activity.
Read: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Subscribe: www.ssrn.com/link/TRR-266...
#AICommunity
Read: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Subscribe: www.ssrn.com/link/TRR-266...
#AICommunity