Tax audit

September 2026

Tax Compliance with AI: How artificial intelligence supports an effective TCMS

2026-09-10T13:12:06+02:00

To many companies, a Tax Compliance Management System – or TCMS for short – initially sounds like extra paperwork, consultancy costs and new obligations. Where should one start? Who is responsible for setting it up? And how can this be managed at all alongside day-to-day business operations?

Tax Compliance with AI: How artificial intelligence supports an effective TCMS2026-09-10T13:12:06+02:00

March 2026

The Accounting Data Interfaces Regulation (DSFinVBV): Useful or superfluous?

2026-03-12T15:40:22+01:00

The proposed Accounting Data Interface Regulation (DSFinVBV) is intended to further standardise digital tax audits. But will a new, uniform interface standard really deliver the expected benefits for the tax authorities and businesses — or will it primarily result in additional administrative burden?

The Accounting Data Interfaces Regulation (DSFinVBV): Useful or superfluous?2026-03-12T15:40:22+01:00

February 2026

Tax audit & procedural documentation in accordance with GoBD

2026-02-11T17:53:35+01:00

This article helps you understand why account type and account category are playing an increasingly important role in tax audits and how both must be correctly reflected in your procedural documentation. You will also learn what auditors actually look out for these days and what the tax authorities expect from digital accounting data. Using clear examples and ‘if-then’ logic, you will discover how to avoid typical GoBD risks without having to make unnecessary changes to your systems.

Tax audit & procedural documentation in accordance with GoBD2026-02-11T17:53:35+01:00

July 2025

Modernisation of tax audits and the role of the internal control system

2025-07-14T17:59:32+02:00

Modernising tax audits: why the internal control system (ICS) is becoming increasingly important

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The digital tax audit is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Law firms and clients are faced with new, data-driven requirements. Standardised data exports, automated checks and greater transparency are becoming a key focus for the tax authorities. What does this development mean in practical terms – […]

Modernisation of tax audits and the role of the internal control system2025-07-14T17:59:32+02:00

June 2023

How companies find specialist experts in specific tax areas

2023-06-12T11:14:18+02:00

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Viele Unternehmen betrachten ihre Steuerkanzleien als Generalisten, die sie mit jedem Thema betrauen können. Die Wahrheit sieht aber etwas anders aus. Kaum eine Branche wartet mit derart vielen unterschiedlichen, hoch komplexen Themen auf wie die Steuerberatung. Gerade für kleinere […]

How companies find specialist experts in specific tax areas2023-06-12T11:14:18+02:00

December 2022

April 2022

Optimising tax audits, making the most of opportunities

2022-09-26T10:42:42+02:00

Malicious tongues say that a Procedural documentation wäre ein Zwang, den das Finanzamt Unternehmen auferlegt, damit es die Betriebsprüfer leichter haben. Dabei liegt in der Verfahrensdokumentation eine Chance für die Unternehmer selbst, und zwar nicht nur für große Unternehmen, auch – oder vielleicht vor allem – für Einzelunternehmer. Und auch Steuerberater profitieren, wenn ihre Mandanten die […]

Optimising tax audits, making the most of opportunities2022-09-26T10:42:42+02:00

July 2021

Tax audit: auditor, adviser and client – a common goal?

2022-08-24T09:47:20+02:00

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With the Digitisation of tax audits ändern sich bei allen Beteiligten viele Dinge. Letztendlich sollen die digitalen Neuerungen aber eines erreichen: Die Vereinfachung des Prüfungsprozesses für alle. Dabei verfolgen Betriebsprüfer:innen, Steuerberatungen und Mandanten unterschiedliche Ziele. Wie sind diese in Einklang zu bringen – […]

Tax audit: auditor, adviser and client – a common goal?2022-08-24T09:47:20+02:00

Digital tax audit: How to prepare

2022-09-26T07:18:45+02:00

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As part of the wave of digitalisation verändert sich auch die Betriebsprüfung. Damit kommen auf die Beratenden, aber auch auf die Unternehmen und Steuerberatungen viele Neuerungen zu. Deshalb widmet sich „hsp live um 11“ drei Wochen und drei Folgen lang dem […]

Digital tax audit: How to prepare2022-09-26T07:18:45+02:00

Digital tax audits: What I need to know

2022-08-23T08:57:31+02:00

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It is not just financial accounting or bookkeeping that are becoming increasingly digital. Tax audits are also adapting to these developments. But what does this Digitalisation der Betriebsprüfung und welche Veränderungen hält sie bereit? Um diese spannenden Fragen zu klären, widmet sich „hsp live um […]

Digital tax audits: What I need to know2022-08-23T08:57:31+02:00