Audit & Accounting

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Audit & Acccounting / IFRS Core & Commodities

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Because Efficiency Determines Success

The financial sector faces a multitude of challenges in the areas of auditing and accounting, which are characterised by changing market conditions, technological advances, and regulatory changes. In an increasingly globalised environment, companies are confronted with the need to make complex financial transactions transparent while ensuring the integrity of their financial reports. Regulatory requirements are also a significant factor placing pressure on the financial sector. Ongoing changes in the legal framework, such as adjustments to anti-money laundering regulations or data protection laws, require financial institutions to be highly flexible and responsive. This highlights the need for a strategic approach to auditing and accounting – to ensure compliance and support corporate objectives. Our team CoreX is at your side as a reliable partner.

Digital Solutions for Greater Efficiency in Audit Processes

Digital Solutions for Greater Efficiency in Audit Processes

Digital transformation has introduced new standards for data analysis and audit methods, increasing the efficiency of audit processes but also creating new risks in terms of data security and integrity. In addition, compliance with international accounting standards such as IFRS requires continuous adaptation of internal control systems and reporting practices. In this dynamic environment, we rely on innovation and automated tools to ensure maximum efficiency and accuracy and optimise your financial processes with digital solutions and managed accounting services. Among other services, we support you in structuring business transactions, accounting conversions, and enforcement and compliance processes. With innovative audit methods, we help you address the challenges and identify opportunities arising from the changes.

  • Audit services: statutory and consolidated financial statement audits pursuant to IFRS/HGB, including selected supervisory topics (KWG, MaRisk, EBA); other assurance services (PS 951, PS 480/490 etc.); revision; agreed‑upon procedures; special audits (e.g. business processes, governance, compliance)
  • Project support and (audit‑related) advisory services: implementation and quality assurance of the internal control system; specific functions under the KWG (revision, compliance, risk controlling); personnel processes & remuneration systems (InstitutsVergV); outsourcing management
  • Training courses, seminars and workshops on current topics of the German and international financial market
IFRS Core & Commodities

IFRS Core & Commodities

Our experts from the IFRS Core & Commodities team combine in-depth knowledge of IFRS Core, commodities accounting, audit, and advisory with extensive practical experience. We offer the highest quality by harmonising complex IFRS topics such as FI accounting (AC, FVTPL, FVOCI), impairment tests, consolidation, and hedge accounting. For maximum efficiency, we focus on clearly defined areas of expertise and use scalable methods to deliver projects successfully and in a targeted manner. In this way, we create solutions that are technically sound, regulatorily robust, and at the same time pragmatically implementable, supporting you in reliably meeting regulatory requirements and achieving your business goals. PIE audits and special projects are implemented in close cooperation with the international BDO network, thus ensuring uniform standards across countries.

  • IFRS updates & FS implementation projects: FS‑specific IFRS reporting updates, impact analyses & project management
  • Support for consolidated financial statements under IFRS: trusted sparring, peak‑time support for resource shortages, financial reporting backup solutions
  • Workshops & training: specific on‑site workshops for the implementation of new standards, optimisation of the application of existing standards, tailored IFRS training – basic & advanced
  • FS Accounting & Reporting Advisory: advisory services, white papers and opinions on new topics or points of doubt, FS‑specific IFRS Enforcement Advisory

Consulting, Implementation & Training

  • FS‑specific IFRS reporting updates
  • Impact analyses & project management
  • Trusted sparring
  • Peak‑time support for resource shortages
  • Financial reporting backup solutions
  • Customer‑specific on‑site workshops for the implementation of new standards or optimisation of the application of existing standards
  • Tailored IFRS training – basic & advanced
  • Advisory services, white papers and opinions on new topics or points of doubt
  • FS‑specific IFRS Enforcement Advisory

Topics and Selected Standards

  • Accounting for performance‑based remuneration models
  • Long‑Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
  • Purchase price allocation (PPA)
  • Impairment tests of goodwill
  • Accounting and classification of financial assets (e.g. funds, loans, derivatives)
  • Impairments (ECL model) and hedge accounting
  • Consolidation of subsidiaries, joint operations on a proportionate basis, joint ventures using the equity method
  • Disclosure of interests to transparently present risks and impacts
  • Valuation of financial instruments and alternative investments
  • Level 1, 2 and 3 hierarchies & disclosure requirements
  • Accounting for management, performance and service fees, including variable components
  • Revenue recognition over time or at a point in time, including multi‑component arrangements

Upcoming Topics

  • Representation of dynamic interest‑rate risks and risk mitigation via defined derivatives and DRM‑adjustment
  • Fair‑value accounting with income‑neutral DRM‑adjustment; income‑statement recognition where required
  • Restructuring of the income statement: five categories and two mandatory subtotals
  • Stricter requirements on aggregation/disaggregation and mandatory Management Performance Measures (MPMs)

Our 360° Approach

Our team CoreX offers customised annual and consolidated financial statement audits, supported by state-of-the-art technologies and the highest standards of audit quality. Our assurance services and expertise in corporate governance ensure trust and transparency among decision-makers and supervisory bodies. Our combined industry expertise in financial services forms the basis of our services for credit institutions and financial service providers, and we bring together our specialist knowledge in the areas of Risk & Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Internal Audit, and AML/AFC to provide you with comprehensive and reliable support in all matters. 

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Thomas M. Pichler

Thomas Pichler

Dipl. WP (CH), Director, Financial Services
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Rist, Lukas

Lukas Rist

German Public Auditor, Partner, Financial Services
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