Key Performance Indicator Systems as Instruments for Strategy Implementation
As part of the “Interdisciplinary Case Studies” course, students enrolled in the Bachelor's Program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation examined the extent to which key performance indicators and systems support companies in implementing their strategies and their significance for corporate management from a controlling perspective. […]Read more on Key Performance Indicator Systems as Instruments for Strategy Implementation
Exciting work opportunities at one of Austria’s most renowned tax consulting agencies
As part of the “Mentoring” course, a guest lecture was held by the tax consulting firm TPA at the beginning of October. Participants were first-semester students studying Finance, Accounting & Taxation. TPA is a leading international tax consulting firm with numerous locations in Austria and abroad. […]Read more on Exciting work opportunities at one of Austria’s most renowned tax consulting agencies
Introduction to the Topic of Risk Assessment
During a guest lecture given by BDO Assurance GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft on October 28, 2025 students enrolled in the Bachelor's program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation gained insight into the risk assessment processes used by auditors during the annual audit. […]Read more on Introduction to the Topic of Risk Assessment
Practical learning: Bloomberg Terminals in use at FHWien der WKW
As part of the Competitiveness & Business Architecture courses, students enrolled in the Master's Study Program in Financial Management & Controlling had the opportunity to gain practical experience working with Bloomberg terminals during their studies. […]Read more on Practical learning: Bloomberg Terminals in use at FHWien der WKW
Insights into everyday work and practice at BDO Austria
As part of the “Mentoring” course, first-semester students of the Bachelor's program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation had the opportunity to learn more about BDO on September 23, 2025. With around 1,100 employees in Austria, BDO is one of the leading providers in the fields of auditing, tax consulting, commercial law consulting and consulting. […]Read more on Insights into everyday work and practice at BDO Austria
Interdisciplinary Case Studies: Experience Auditing in Real Life
How are balance sheets and income statements related in a complex real-world company, and how can discrepancies be identified? […]Read more on Interdisciplinary Case Studies: Experience Auditing in Real Life
A Good Start to the Semester: Team Building for First-Year Students
To make the start of their studies a little easier, first-semester Bachelor’s students in the Finance, Accounting & Taxation study program began their semester with several team-building activities. […]Read more on A Good Start to the Semester: Team Building for First-Year Students
From Theory into the Field: BDO presents sustainable financing in the EU
As part of the Sustainable Financing course by Nina Schweighofer (Senior Lead Supervisor ECB and lecturer at FHWien der WKW), students were able to experience a top-class guest lecture by Matthias Hrinkow (Senior Manager BDO Austria). […]Read more on From Theory into the Field: BDO presents sustainable financing in the EU
Practical learning: International accounting with EY
In June, students on the Bachelor's program in Finance, Accounting & Taxation were given a special insight into the world of international accounting. […]Read more on Practical learning: International accounting with EY
Practical experience: Bloomberg terminals as a learning tool in financial management
Since 2024, Nina Schweighofer (ECB and lecturer at FHWien der WKW), has been successfully using the Bloomberg system in her courses in the field of financial management. Bloomberg terminals are among the world's leading financial platforms and offer real-time data, price information, analyst reports, and comprehensive analysis tools—an indispensable tool for financial professionals. […]Read more on Practical experience: Bloomberg terminals as a learning tool in financial management