Audit & Assurance in the Automotive and Supplier Industry

The automotive industry remains a central economic force in Germany. Medium-sized suppliers face major challenges in this dynamic environment. The auditor is your trusted partner.
Ronald Hager
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Auditor, Certified Sustainability Assurance Expert FS, IT-Auditor IDW, Specialist lawyer for tax law
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Our consulting approach

The automotive industry is subject to a constant process of change. Digitalization, electrification, global supply chains and regulatory requirements are changing business models and the risk landscapes for companies. Classic audits and specialized system audits in the area of IT and GRC help to ensure your financial integrity, digital security and compliant corporate governance.

Our services

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Annual and consolidated financial statement audit

Our focus areas

  • Classic annual or consolidated financial statement audit according to HGB or IFRS
  • Audit-related consulting services
  • Worldwide support from a single source

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Ronald Hager
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Auditor, Certified Sustainability Assurance Expert FS, IT-Auditor IDW, Specialist lawyer for tax law

IT Audit & Assurance

The automotive and supplier industry is currently facing digital and regulatory challenges. Due to complex ERP or production system landscapes, relocation of IT services, regulatory obligations and new economic and digital models, IT controls are becoming increasingly relevant.

Our focus areas

  • IT audit according to ISA 315
  • Migration audits according to IDW PS 860 & 860
  • Cloud & Outsourcing Assurance
  • GoBD compliance
  • E-invoicing & audit-proof archiving
  • Audit of digital business models

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Frank Reutter
Partner
Auditor, Certified Tax Advisor, CISA, Graduate in Business Informatics

Audit of GRC systems

The review of compliance, risk management and internal control systems is of particular relevance in the automotive sector, which is highly exposed to risk and usually complex and internationally positioned.

Our focus

  • IDW PS 980 – Audit of Compliance Management Systems (CMS)
  • IDW PS 981 – Audit of Risk Management Systems (RMS)
  • IDW PS 982 – Audit of Internal Control Systems (ICS)
  • IDW PS 983 – Audit of Audit Systems (IRS)

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Markus Mainka-Klein
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Auditor, Compliance Officer (TÜV)

Our expertise for your field of activity


Research and development

Innovation needs structure. We support your R&D projects legally, fiscally and organizationally, from funding strategies to IP protection and the efficient management of development cooperations.

Production

We combine technology with economic efficiency: advice on investments, automation, contract law and process digitalization, for a production that remains efficient, legally compliant and sustainable.

Supply chain and procurement

Secure supply chains begin with transparency. We support you with LkSG implementation, ESG reporting, tax optimization and digital supply chain management - worldwide and in a practical manner.

Sales and customer service

Market success needs clarity. We advise on international sales contracts, pricing structures and tax issues, and support the digital transformation of your sales and service processes.

Corporate functions & strategy

Transformation needs orientation. We advise on strategy, ESG, finance and governance - and combine legal, tax and IT expertise into integrated solutions that unite growth and stability.