Institute of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation

The Institute of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation was founded in 1992, evolving from its previous incorporation into other organizational units. It is a dedicated research center focused on accounting, auditing, taxation, and related fields. The institute emphasizes both academic rigor and practical application, providing a comprehensive curriculum that combines theory with real-world experience. It collaborates with industry professionals and engages in innovative research, offering expert insights into contemporary practices in accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Researchers

Head:  Dr Lidija Hauptman, associate professor (lidija.hauptman@um.si)

Dr Robert Horvat, senior lecturer  

Dr Iztok Kolar, assistant professor

Dr Andreja Lutar Skerbinjek, assistant professor

MSc Neca Tešić, teaching assistant

Dr Daniel Zdolšek, assistant professor

Research areas:

  • Financial accounting,
  • Cost Accounting,
  • Tax accounting,
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Sustainability Accounting
  • Environmental Accounting
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Accounting information systems
  • Accounting and reporting standards (IFRS, SAS)
  • Sustainability accounting and reporting standards (IFRS-S)
  • External Auditing,
  • Internal Auditing,
  • Tax auditing,
  • Governmental auditing,
  • Sustainability auditing
  • Taxation, tax compliance and governance, tax optimization
  • Financial analysis,
  • Strategic and operational controlling.