Mastering cross-border transactions

Cross-border M&A transactions will remain a growth driver - even in 2025 - but time and again transactions fail. This is not due to the transaction itself, but to poorly implemented integration. Key hurdles are often underestimated, particularly in accounting. Different accounting standards, complex reporting requirements and a lack of governance structures can quickly become a risk for compliance, efficiency and ultimately the success of the entire acquisition once the contract has been signed.

Our new publication "Beyond the Transaction - Navigating Accounting Challenges in Cross-Border M&A Integration" provides practical advice on how companies can systematically avoid the most common stumbling blocks in financial integration - and position accounting as a strategic success factor from the outset.

What you can expect:

• GAAP alignment as an ongoing task: Why a structured gap analysis is essential even with the same accounting principles - and how you can establish clear responsibilities and sustainable processes.
• External reporting in transition: How to set up future-proof reporting structures and systems, correctly assess internal capacities and efficiently manage data requirements.
• Optimisation with vision: The role automation, governance and knowledge transfer play in scalable financial processes - and why the optimisation phase is critical to value realisation.
• PMO and change management as a driver of integration: How clear coordination, cultural sensitivity and strong project management reduce complexity and bring global teams together successfully.

• For CFOs, accounting leads and M&A managers, our analysis offers a strategic guide for the critical phases following the conclusion of a contract.
• With sound insights and better practices, the report provides concrete recommendations for GAAP harmonisation, reporting design and sustainable financial processes.
• Focus on cross-border transactions: Special attention is paid to the challenges of international transactions - from system integration to intercultural cooperation.