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      Constant regulatory changes and the complexity of specific accounting issues constantly present the finance organization with new challenges. Our experts have many years of experience and support you with a wide range of services.

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      Accounting Advisory


      We advise you on all technical issues relating to accounting - from the accounting treatment of complex issues and the introduction of new accounting standards to the preparation of accounting opinions and guidelines.

      In addition to this, we offer you event-related consulting services:

      • Audit Readiness

        We help you to prepare auditable documents and support you in communicating with the auditor.

      • Accounting Competence Factory

        We support your policy department - as a partner or take over its tasks as a service provider.  Accounting Competence Factory.

      • Enforcement Advice

        We support you in the enforcement proceedings - constructively and proactively in all phases.  More >

      Reporting Advisory


      We support you in fulfilling all relevant reporting requirements - from the preparation of financial statements and consolidation to detailed questions and optimizations in reporting.

      Within the scope of  Finance as a Service we take on all tasks relating to the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with German commercial law. Our services include, in particular, the reconciliation from group GAAP to local commercial law, the preparation of the annual financial statements under commercial law and coordination with the auditor.

      We are also happy to advise you on the selection and implementation of a high-performance IT solution - our partnership with Lucanet bundles consulting expertise in finance & IT.


      Accounting for companies in crisis

      Companies facing crises regularly encounter specific challenges in their accounting functions: alongside day-to-day operations, internal information needs and demands from stakeholders are increasing, whilst resources, time and data quality are limited.

      Typical challenges in this context include, in particular:

      • A lack of capacity in day-to-day operations due to a multitude of concurrent demands
      • A lack of resources and motivation (e.g. due to high levels of sick leave or staff cuts)
      • Limited ability to actively manage liquidity and devise short-term measures
      • A lack of experience regarding specific accounting and reporting obligations
      • High levels of uncertainty and increased liability risks for those in charge

      Our approach

      We offer flexible, short-notice support through our experienced team of accounting specialists to help ensure stability and transparency in challenging circumstances.

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      Stabilisation of day-to-day accounting

      • Demand-driven resolution of resource bottlenecks in accounting
      • Support with the coordination and planning of key tasks in both internal and external accounting
      • Analysis and preparation of accounting data for internal and external stakeholders

       

       

       

       


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      Liquidity transparency and working capital optimisation

      • Creating transparency regarding the short-term liquidity position, particularly with regard to receivables and payables due, as well as existing payment terms
      • Identifying and implementing specific measures to improve working capital
      • Providing support in harmonising cash inflows and outflows in order to stabilise liquidity management and make it more predictable

       

       


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      Going Concern and Accounting Issues

      • Support in developing a well-founded case for the going concern assumption
      • Derivation and documentation of appropriate valuation and accounting principles in crisis situations
      • Analysis of complex issues, taking into account the relevant accounting standards

       

       

       

       


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      Support with financial statement preparation and reporting requirements

      • Preparation of monthly, interim, annual and consolidated financial statements, as well as relevant reports
      • Identification and preparation of key financial reports in the event of a crisis (e.g. in the event of liquidation or insolvency), including any necessary insolvency accounting
      • Assistance with the preparation of financial statements on a going concern basis

       

       


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      Audit-proof documentation and coordination

      • Ensuring transparent and traceable bases for decision-making
      • Producing robust documentation
      • Providing support with coordination and communication with the auditor

       

       

       

       

       


      The added value for you

      • The ability to act swiftly despite resource constraints
      • Greater transparency for management, investors and lenders
      • Ensuring proper and robust financial reporting, even in crisis situations
      • In-depth specialist knowledge complemented by practical experience in specific situations
      • Reducing liability risks for those in charge

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      Your contact

      Thomas Unzeitig

      Partner, Deal Advisory, Head of Accounting & Reporting Services

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft