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Small and large companies have to comply with a large number of laws and regulations in their day-to-day operations. If companies fail to comply with applicable regulations on corruption, money laundering, environmental protection or occupational health and safety, this can not only be expensive, but can also damage their good reputation. To prevent this, regular compliance audits should be carried out. We show you what is important. Compliance

Legal requirements and internal regulations designed to prevent white-collar crime and corruption are on the increase. If you want to be on the safe side, train the entire workforce and implement a compliance program. e-learning offers and training create awareness and have a lasting effect. It was one of the biggest business scandals of recent decades when the Siemens Group came under fire for corruption allegations.

The profession of compliance officer is becoming more and more important as companies have to comply with increasingly complex legal and regulatory requirements. A Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all relevant laws and regulations are complied with and that ethical conduct is maintained at all times. Compliance Officer: Key Facts Education Degree in the fields of: Law, economics, finance or

When was the last time you ran a red light? Probably never - because you know the consequences. But what happens in your company? Are all the rules clearly defined, are violations identified in good time and are the consequences transparent? A compliance management system ensures that dangerous "red lights" do not occur in the first place. What is a compliance management system?

Corruption is not a trivial offense: every year, companies incur billions of euros in losses due to fines, penalties and compensation payments as a result of corruption. In addition, companies and institutions suffer an enormous loss of reputation when cases of corruption are uncovered. This makes it all the more important for companies to actively prevent corruption in order to avoid this damage. This applies all the more in light of

The legal regulations in the area of compliance have become stricter in recent years. New ones have been added. GDPR, LkSG, ESG and CSRD - there are now many legal buzzwords and abbreviations. What was acceptable and unpunishable yesterday is now, or will be tomorrow, cause for negative press coverage or even a criminal offense.

Compliance and controlling departments tend to work in the background. But what must not be overlooked is that technical developments coupled with social changes also require considerable adjustments in these areas of the company. Digitalization and big data, legal requirements that are changing rapidly: If you want to keep pace, you need to be prepared. Read here to find out what is important. Controlling:

GDPR, ESRS and the like present companies with new compliance challenges. Managers who get to grips with the new requirements early on benefit from fast, lean and legally compliant processes - and reduce potential compliance risks at the same time. The compliance topics of 2024: cybersecurity, data privacy and ESG According to a survey by management consultants KPMG, cybersecurity, data privacy and ESG are among the top

In recent years, many large German corporations have hit the headlines due to breaches of compliance guidelines. But anyone who assumes that only large companies are exposed to potential compliance risks is wrong. Every SME in Germany can run the risk of suffering damage due to a lack of legal compliance or ethical standards. It is therefore all the more important to

In today's digital age, digitalization is on everyone's lips and is considered a "megatrend". However, what appears to be a mass trend is far more complex in detail - especially when it comes to adapting important company processes. This also applies to tax departments, which are currently increasingly confronted with the "digitization question". In addition to the new technical possibilities

The implementation of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive with the German Whistleblower Protection Act poses new challenges for many companies and organizations. Here we give you an overview of the most important facts you should know about the Whistleblower Act. 1. why such a law is important The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is an important step towards protecting the integrity and integrity of whistleblowers.

English buzzwords are omnipresent in the business world: working out loud, brand purpose or engagement are just some of the words that you often come across in the working environment. The term payroll also comes from English and is often found in an accounting context. We explain what it means and describe what a "payroller" does. Definition: What is