Tax consultants and accountants in Germany

"Steuerberater" and "Wirtschaftsprüfer" are proprietary professions. Such professions are considered "officially regulated professions" in Germany. This means that in order to acquire these professional titles a state-examination is required. The role of the Steuerberater is legally binding ("Steuerberatungsgesetz" - StBerG).

Among other duties, the German tax consultant (you can translate the German title Steuerberater with tax consultant or tax advisor as well) is responsible for the management and liquidation of companies, enterprises and assets. Furthermore the "Steuerberater" is entrusted with the auditing of financial statements, accountancy as well as financial reporting and analysis.

Amongst other duties, the "Wirtschaftsprüfer" is responsible for the auditing of financial statements and accountancy, civil and employment law and bankruptcy and tax law. The German title "Wirtschaftprüfer" is translated as "accountant" as well as "auditor".

The role of the "Wirtschaftprüfer" is legally binding ("Gesetz über die Berufsordnung des Wirtschaftsprüfer" - WiPrO).

The translation of the professional titles was achieved with the help of the internet site IATE (InterActive Terminology for Europe).

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