Accounting Readiness Check (ARC)
– Clarity within a few days.
The premium assessment for a future-ready finance function – from a functional, digital, and process perspective.
30 years
Finance expertise
100+
Accounting projects
End-to-End
Process expertise (P2P, O2C, R2R)
What is the ARC?
The Accounting Readiness Check (ARC) is the most compact way to assess a finance function comprehensively, in depth, and objectively – from a functional, digital, and process perspective.
Within just a few days, we create clarity on where accounting stands, what risks exist, and which measures can deliver immediate impact.
The ARC is your strategic starting point for building a finance function that is professionally robust, digitally scalable, and process-secure – as the foundation of every successful finance transformation.
Up to 50% funding for digitalization & process optimization
Many projects in process mining, finance transformation, and business process optimization can be supported with up to 50% government funding.
We review free of charge which programs may be suitable for you – and, if desired, support you with the application process.
Why ARC?
Objective analysis
In-depth assessment down to account, process, and system level.
Fast clarity
Understand within a few days where risks and bottlenecks lie.
Confidence in action
Clear prioritization: quick wins vs. structural topics.
Foundation for transformation
Experience from over 100 projects in industry and manufacturing.
The 3 pillars of the ARC
OBJECTIVE
Determine whether financial accounting is technically correct, transparent, stable, and compliant – and where risks exist.
EXECUTION (EXCERPT)
- Analysis of balance sheet and P&L structures including plausibility checks
- Review of account reconciliations as well as general ledger–subledger reconciliations
- Identification of typical sources of error (accruals, provisions, inventories, open items, deferrals, etc.)
- Review of process and work instructions as well as internal control systems (ICS)
- Evaluation of document quality, booking logic, and documentation
RESULT
Clear assessment of the technical reliability and governance of accounting.
OBJECTIVE
Identify where problems actually arise – as over 80% of accounting issues originate in upstream processes.
EXECUTION (EXCERPT)
- Procurement / P2P: purchase orders, goods receipts, price variances, approvals
- Sales / O2C: order processes, invoicing, credit notes
- Production: production orders, booking logic, inventory management
- HR: payroll, working hours, variable compensation
- Project business: performance tracking, accruals, costing
RESULT
Transparency across all process risks affecting accounting – including clear measures for sustainable stabilization.
OBJECTIVE
Evaluate how digital, automated, and scalable accounting truly is – beyond self-assessments.
EXECUTION (EXCERPT)
- Assessment of ERP landscape, interfaces, and accounting systems
- Maturity analysis of automation, booking rules, workflows, and document processing
- Identification of technological bottlenecks, manual effort, and system-related risks
RESULT
Concrete levers to reduce cycle times, errors, and manual effort – with real business cases instead of tool focus.
Your result – the ARC action plan
Clear prioritization
of risks
Separation of quick wins
and structural topics
Defined responsibilities
and timelines
Business Cases
and impact assessment
Roadmap for stability
and scalability
A document that convinces CFOs, auditors, banks, and shareholders.
What makes the ARC so effective?
Objective & fact-based
Quick to implement
No theoretical reviews
Depth instead of treating symptoms
Immediate confidence in action
Foundation for all finance and process initiatives
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ARC – clarity, confidence, and clean accounting within a few days.
Ideal for growth phases, audits, restructuring, or succession.