Tax &amp; Audit

A leaked draft bill provides for several tax concessions to promote full-time work and longer working lives. The measures are aimed at the shortage of skilled workers and demographic change.

Shareholder loans and insolvency audits: professional liability risks in crisis consulting

A BGH ruling tightens the liability standards for professional services in the case of over-indebtedness assessments. Even informal statements can lead to claims for damages.

Ten years of auditor rotation: Dramatic power shifts in the premier stock exchange league

The obligation to change auditors has shaken up the industry. While Deloitte has emerged as the clear winner, the former market leader KPMG is struggling with massive losses.

Legal

Bird & Bird establishes presence in Lisbon

The international commercial law firm continues its expansion strategy and opens a new office in Lisbon. Ana Rita Paínho takes over the management of the eight-strong team.

BRAK demands constitutional status for independent legal advice

The legal profession is pushing for an amendment to the Basic Law in order to secure legal assistance in the long term. Article 19 should be supplemented by a further paragraph without incurring additional state costs.

Federal Ministry of Justice plans comprehensive reform of professional supervision

The BMJV has presented a draft bill that provides for numerous simplifications for professional services. Comments are possible until the end of October before the legislative process begins.

KKR expands advisory team with former prime minister

The US financial investor gains Roland Koch as Senior Advisor for regulatory issues. The former Hessian head of government strengthens the high-caliber advisory team in the DACH region.

FTC accuses Amazon of deceptive Prime membership practices

September 23, 2025

23.09.2025

Antitrust authorities have accused the Seattle-based company of using misleading tactics to lure millions of consumers into paid subscriptions. Potential penalties could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.

CFO expertise dominates German supervisory boards

September 17, 2025

17.09.2025

Professor Michael Wolff's latest analysis shows the growing influence of CFOs in supervisory bodies. Hans Dieter Pötsch leads the ranking, while female CFOs are increasingly taking on prestigious mandates.

Siemens initiates Europe-wide machine data cooperation for industrial AI

The Munich-based technology group is forging a strategic alliance with leading mechanical engineering companies. Together, they want to drive forward the development of specialized AI systems through data exchange.

HR software provider Personio appoints new CFO after management crisis

September 23, 2025

23.09.2025

Tu Nguyen is to stabilize the Munich-based tech company after months of operating without a CFO. The former billion-euro start-up is going through difficult times with job cuts and postponed growth plans.

AI conquers Germany's corporate landscape

September 18, 2025

18.09.2025

Bitkom documents a rapid change in the integration of AI into business processes. Legal hurdles and a shortage of skilled workers are still slowing down the widespread transformation of business processes.

Google zahlt Mitarbeitern durchschnittlich über 250.000 Euro jährlich

September 26, 2025

26.09.2025

Interne Dokumente offenbaren die Vergütungsstrukturen des Suchmaschinenkonzerns. Software-Spezialisten erreichen Spitzenbezüge von bis zu 650.000 Euro, während deutsche IT-Fachkräfte deutlich weniger verdienen.

ECB survey shows low willingness to sacrifice salary for remote work

European employees value the opportunity to work from home, but the majority refuse to make financial sacrifices to do so. Nevertheless, the central bank sees strategic advantages for companies in retaining talent.

SDax CFOs experience significant drop in remuneration

September 22, 2025

22.09.2025

A Blättchen & Partner analysis documents a ten percent salary reduction for smaller stock market values. Energiekontor manager Peter Szabo leads despite general restraint thanks to a multi-million share option profit.

Developing mental resilience in the consulting industry

A leaked draft bill provides for several tax concessions to promote full-time work and longer working lives. The measures are aimed at the shortage of skilled workers and demographic change.

Recruitment consultant reveals the secret of authentic application letters

After almost four decades in the recruitment business, a New York expert remembers only one truly convincing motivation letter. His analysis shows what really matters in a written application.

AI-supported applications: Balance between efficiency and authenticity

September 22, 2025

22.09.2025

Algorithm-based tools can speed up application processes, but pose risks to personal credibility. Professional services should strategically weigh up where machine support makes sense.

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Bundesfinanzministerium plant umfassende Reform des Steuerberatungsgesetzes

August 31, 2025

31.08.2025

Das neunte Änderungsgesetz soll die Berufsausübung modernisieren und liberalisieren. Der Referentenentwurf greift frühere Reformpläne auf und erweitert die Befugnisse für beschränkte Hilfeleistung erheblich.

Delta Revision wechselt zu Nexia: Mannheimer Prüfungsgesellschaft stärkt Regionalvertretung

August 28, 2025

28.08.2025

Die etablierte Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Delta Revision schließt sich dem deutschlandweiten Nexia-Netzwerk an und bringt dabei drei erfahrene Partner sowie 20 Mitarbeiter mit einer soliden Mandantenbasis in die Kooperation ein.

BFH toleriert Ehevertrags-Revision bei steuerrechtlichen Fehleinschätzungen

August 27, 2025

27.08.2025

Eine höchstrichterliche Entscheidung legitimiert die nachträgliche Korrektur notarieller Vereinbarungen – Gesellschaftsanteils-Transfer im Güterstand löst weiterhin Besteuerung aus.

Allianz mandate award marks EY rehabilitation after Wirecard crisis

August 26, 2025

26.08.2025

The insurance giant chooses the Big Four company as successor to PwC - second Dax success since Apas sanctions signals market confidence.

Big Four

Kasseler Finanzamt revolutioniert Steuerverfahren durch automatisierte Veranlagung

August 25, 2025

25.08.2025

Hessisches Pilotprojekt generiert Einkommensteuerbescheide ohne vorherige Steuererklärung – Melderegister-Daten ermöglichen proaktive Veranlagungsvorschläge.

BMF konkretisiert Lohnsteuer-Anmeldung 2026: Neue Kennzahlen für Vermögensbeteiligungen

August 21, 2025

21.08.2025

Das Bundesfinanzministerium erweitert Vordruckmuster um Haftungserklärungen und jahresbezogene Zuordnungsregeln – elektronische Formulare erhalten zusätzliche Freitextfelder.