Monday, 2 November 2026
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Quality Assurance & Audit InspectionsWirtschaftsprüferkammer2 weeks ago16 documents
The KfQK's revised quality-control Hinweise, adopted 9 October and published 22 October 2026, tighten engagement selection, review staffing and reporting duties for reviewers and practices.
Industry: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Quality Assurance & Audit InspectionsWirtschaftsprüferkammer3 weeks ago2 documents
New conduct and reporting notes adopted regardless of CSRD timing, two older notes repealed, and one practice struck off the statutory-auditor register.
Industry: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Sustainability AssuranceWirtschaftsprüferkammer4 weeks ago
The advice proposes EU add-ons and carve-outs to ISSA 5000; the Commission must adopt the standard by 1 July 2027 and a consultation is expected shortly.
Industry: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Auditor Independence & Rotation RulesWirtschaftsprüferkammer1 month ago
The 2026 Handbook consolidates the ethics Code in two volumes; external-expert and sustainability rules apply from 15 December 2026, value-chain independence provisions from 1 July 2028.
Industry: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Auditor Independence & Rotation RulesWirtschaftsprüferkammer2 months ago2 documents
The WPK board adopted the updated recognition guidance and model articles on 10 July 2026. Recognition of affected firms resumes under thirteen contractual requirements keeping final control with the professionals.
Industry: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy
Statutory Audit Requirements & ThresholdsRechtsprechung des Bundes2 months ago3 documents
BaFin ordinance of 26 August 2026 (BGBl I Nr. 256) extends the audit report to DORA ICT duties for Wertpapierinstitute and crowdfunding providers, first for years starting after 31 Dec 2024.
Industry: Legal and accounting activities · Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding n.e.c. · Other activities auxiliary to financial services, except insurance and pension funding
