The headline fits the times and honours us. "The Best Crisis Managers" is how Focus Money introduces its 2020 Top Tax Advisor test in issue 25/2020 on 9 June 2020. Steffen & Partner is recognised as a Top Tax Advisor 2020 in the large-firm segment. We have received this distinction every year since 2009.
The Top Tax Advisor label cannot in fact be acquired. It is based on detailed assessments of professional standards and organisational structures, which are evaluated using scientific methods. Year after year, the Focus Money questionnaire is a genuine challenge for us, and one we are glad to take on. Answering the questions involves staff from every department and a large number of our team members. In doing so, we audit ourselves: Are we still operating at the highest professional level?
In the end, it is not about wearing a badge. Particularly in the current environment, it is about being the best possible crisis manager — for you.
We are pleased about the recognition, extend our sincere thanks to our excellent team, and then get back to work.
"The Best Crisis Managers – Tax Advisors put to the test": Focus Money 25/2020, 9 June 2020 (PDF, 12 pages, 552 KB)Download
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How is the 'Top Steuerberater' award by Focus Money granted?
The award cannot be purchased; it is based on complex professional and organizational assessments that are evaluated scientifically. Each year, Focus Money issues an extensive questionnaire that systematically reviews the capabilities of the firms. The evaluation follows uniform criteria for comparable firm segments.
In which segments are top Steuerberater recognized by Focus Money?
Focus Money differentiates its awards by firm size, including a segment for large firms. This ensures that firms are only benchmarked against comparable competitors. The results are published annually in a special edition.
What was the particular focus of the Top Steuerberater test 2020?
The 2020 test was conducted under the theme 'The Best Crisis Managers' and was published in issue 25/2020 on 9 June 2020. The background was the heightened advisory demand during the Corona crisis, when clients increasingly required short-term tax and business management support.
Which internal processes are required to complete the Focus-Money questionnaire?
Completing the questionnaire requires cross-departmental collaboration within the firm, as it covers both technical and organizational matters. Numerous staff members are involved to ensure that all questions are answered fully and accurately. At the same time, the process serves as an internal review of our professional standards.