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Christian Langmann is a prominent German-language researcher specializing in digital transformation, controlling, and process automation, with a particular focus on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in corporate finance and accounting contexts. His work sits at the intersection of management accounting and emerging digital technologies, making him a notable voice in the practical application of automation within business functions. Langmann's most influential contribution, "Digitalisierung im Controlling" (2019), has garnered 51 citations, establishing him as an early and authoritative commentator on how digitalization is reshaping controlling practices. His extensive body of work on RPA — spanning foundational overviews, implementation guides, and sector-specific applications — has collectively accumulated over 150 citations, reflecting sustained academic and practitioner interest. His 2020 and 2021 RPA volumes provide practice-oriented frameworks that bridge theory and real-world deployment, while his chapter on RPA in accounting highlights the technology's growing role in corporate financial processes despite still-limited academic coverage. More recently, Langmann has extended his gaze toward Intelligent Process Automation (IPA), exploring how software robots evolve through artificial intelligence integration. His work is essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand how automation technologies are transforming modern business operations.