Research Survey - Credit Rating Tax Advisory by Tax Advisors

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, , language: English, abstract: The paper explores the options for credit rating consultancy by the tax advisory branch in Germany. In terms of method in follow-up to introduction and definition, the subject is split into four partial theses. The theses explore in the theoretical part the options provided by the law of tax advisors for credit rating advisory services by tax advisors and training and education options to gain professional competence in credit rating consultancy. In the research part in two surveys, insights are sought on the need for credit rating advisory services and its current implementation status by the tax advisory branch. The discussion expIores the relevant market potential and respective income potential in fees. A novel aspect this approach entails is exploring the offer side for credit rating advisory services by tax consultants and the resulting insights for the tax advisory branch and individual tax consultancies.

Dr. Thomas Laufer, MBA ist selbständiger Steuerberater und Rating-Advisor des DStV e.V.. In eigener Kanzlei in Freudenstadt im Schwarzwald vertritt und berät er Mandanten aller Rechtsformen und Größen. Neben der Kanzlei fungiert er als Autor und Dozent im Bereich des Managements, Steuerrechts und der Ratingberatung. Spezielles Fachwissen hat er in der Unternehmensbewertung mit einer Personenzertifizierung nach DIN EU 17024.