Finance as a service - do you really have to do everything yourself?

For many international companies, preparing annual financial statements under German commercial law (HGB) is a burdensome compliance obligation that adds no value for managing the business, because the KPIs used for management purposes are defined on the basis of international group GAAP (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP, J-GAAP).

However, extensive preparation, audit, and disclosure requirements continue to apply in Germany, making it necessary to prepare financial statements in accordance with German commercial law.

Employees of German subsidiaries of international companies are often less familiar with the requirements of German commercial law, as they primarily have to apply and report under the group's accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, China GAAP, etc.). Alternatively, the local country entity is supported entirely by an internal shared service center abroad that

We take care of all tasks related to the preparation of annual financial statements under German commercial law. Our services include, in particular:

With our Finance as a Service teams and many well-proven processes, we are able to support you competently. This allows you to focus calmly on what matters most: your operating business.

Our auditors, tax advisors, certified accountants, and subject-matter specialists have specialized in the requirements of efficiently and quickly taking over finance functions. Communication takes place through dedicated contacts, who provide continuous support tailored to your individual needs.

When needed, we can draw on our national and international KPMG network of specialists at any time. This way, you benefit equally from our country and industry expertise.

Our modern IT infrastructure, combined with KPMG's core competencies, will noticeably relieve your workload. Respecting our independence is, of course, a matter of course for us.

For further information or questions, we are happy to help. Please get in touch.