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How do we measure the success of our work? The incredible and well accomplished team we have formed. We inspire and motivate our team day-to-day. We have an excellent environment with our clients and teams we are working with.
With the HWS principle of understanding, care, inspiration, enthusiasm, we recognize your needs, find personal solutions, take away worries, offer security. We inspire and innovate with additional opportunities and perspectives. That makes us as a group with over 20 partners and over 350 employees the top contact for SMEs for taxes, advisory, legal, and holistic advice - and an attractive employer.

Founding member Ulrich Seeger
We do not follow trends.
We go ahead. We understand. We care.
We inspire. We Innovate.
We are forward thinkers.
Opportunity advice since 1923.
As an independent audit advisory and tax consultancy company, we are free from outside interests. Exactly right for medium-sized companies, family companies, freelancers, and private individuals. With the highest level of quality and service, we are at your side in partnership. Partly in the fourth generation. Our partners and over three hundred and fifty employees work every day to think in your spirit and to solve problems together with you.
Understand
We understand your concerns, interests, goals, and needs because we listen actively. We make it easier for you to understand by making the complex matters of taxes and finances understandable and manageable through clear, simple translations.
Care
As your personal on-site consultant, we take care of both quick solutions and long-term developments. Because we take the time to do it.
We are your central point of contact for all open questions and, thanks to our flexible network structure, provide you with the best possible expertise, even for special challenges.
Inspire
We inspire you with modern, agile advice, digital strength, and real success stories. We will astonish or amaze you with new perspectives and opportunities because we think differently and innovatively.
The people in front of the numbers

The focus of Dirk Cordes' work is advising on business, company law and tax issues, (group) final audits according to HGB and international regulations as well as follow-up advice taking into account gift tax.
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1992 - 1995
Studies at the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Master of Business Administration (BA) (Tax & Examinations)
1992-2001
PWC Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Stuttgart
2000
Appointment as tax advisor
2000 - 2001
stay abroad Chicago / USA
2002
Appointment for C.P.A.- Certified Public Accountant / USA
2004
Appointment as auditor
2001-2013
EY Ernst & Young, Stuttgart, most recently as a partner
since 2013
Partner
- Location

Miriam Cordes focuses on audit advisory and responsible advice to small and medium-sized companies in tax, business, and corporate law issues such as restructuring, liquidity planning and voluntary disclosures.
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1992 - 1995
Studies at the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Master of Business Administration (BA) (Tax & Examinations)
1991 - 1995
Huonker + Pfeiffer Steuerberater, Villingen-Schwenningen
1996 - 2004
Ebner Stolz, Stuttgart
2000
Appointment tax advisor
2000 - 2001
Stay abroad Chicago / USA
2002
Appointment to C.P.A - Certified Public Accountant / USA
2004
Appointment as auditor
2005 - 2013
BW Partner, Stuttgart
since 2013
Partner
- Location
Master of Arts in General Management

The focus of Beatrix Dreher's activities is operational and strategic human resources, management of the administrative area, event management internally and externally, as well as all marketing and communication topics.
The integration of new law firms regarding a uniform external appearance also belongs to Ms. Dreher's area of responsibility.
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2003 - 2008
Studied at the University of Tübingen, Master of Arts
2008 - 2010
Part-time studies at Steinbeis University Berlin, Master of Arts in General Management
since 2012
Head of Human Resources
since 2017
Manager
- Location
Graduate in Business Administration (BA)
Business Mediator

The focus of Karin Ehinger's work is tax and business consulting for medium-sized companies, corporations, and partnerships, freelancers, and individuals. Through many years of cooperation with insolvency administrators, Ms. Ehinger has extensive experience in advising reorganization and insolvency mandates.
Ms. Ehinger has been a lecturer at the North Baden Chamber of Tax Consultants since 2009 and supervises the “Kollegwoche” sales tax for trainees.
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2000
Completed training as an office communications clerk
2004
Degree in Business Administration (BA), focus on taxes and audit advisory
2008
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2012
Specialist in Bankruptcy Law
since 2016
Manager Integral GmbH und A. Malsch Integral GmbH
since 2018
Partner
- Location

Schwerpunkte der Tätigkeit von Diana Fuhrmann sind die Erstellung von Jahresabschlüssen und Steuererklärungen für Unternehmen aller Rechtsformen und Größen. Weiterhin betreut sie Betriebsprüfungen und berät im betriebswirtschaftlichen Bereich, besonders im Hinblick auf Unternehmensfinanzierungen. Außerdem unterstützt sie Unternehmen bei der Weiterentwicklung ihrer digitalisierten Finanzbuchführung.
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1990 – 1993 Studium an der Hochschule für Finanzen Ludwigsburg, Diplom-Finanzwirtin (FH) 1993 - 1998 Tätigkeit in der Finanzverwaltung als Betriebsprüferin mit zeitweiser Abordnung ins Finanzministerium 1998 Bestellung zur Steuerberaterin seit 1998 Tätigkeit als Steuerberaterin - Location
Specialist in International Tax law

The main focus of Holger Fuhrmann's work is the ongoing advice and optimization in the area of general corporate taxation, the support of company purchases and sales, the implementation of restructuring or reorganization of companies as well as advice on cross-border arrangements.
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1991 – 1994
Studied at the University of Finance in Ludwigsburg,
Graduate in Finance1999
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2009
Appointment as a specialist advisor for international tax law
2011
Appointed business mediator
since 2013
Partner
- Location

Ingo Haug focuses on business and tax law advice with national and international references to medium-sized clients. In addition, the audit advisory of individual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, corporate transactions and the establishment and support of branches of foreign companies in Germany.
Ingo Haug is a member of the audit committee for auditors and auditors for quality control in accordance with section 57a (3) WPO at the Chamber of Auditors. Ingo Haug is also a lecturer for external audit advisory – audit advisory at the Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences - European School of Business (ESB).
- CV
1988 - 1990
Training as an Insurance Clerk
1990 - 1995
Studied at the University of Tübingen,
Graduate in Business Administration2000
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2002
Appointment as an Auditor
since 2007
Partner
- Location

The focus of Immanuel Heil's work is holistic tax advice for medium-sized companies and advice on all sales tax issues. His main areas of expertise include corporate restructuring and transfers of private and business assets to the next generation. He also advises companies on employee severance payments from a tax perspective.
In addition, he is the contact person for the regulations of the GoBDs, mainly in the cash management, as well as the implementation of process documentation in small and medium-sized companies.
- CV
2002-2005
Training as a Tax Clerk
2007-2009
Training as a Tax Specialist
2014
Appointment as Tax Advisor
since 2017
Executive Director
since 2019
Partner
- Location
Expert advisor for International Tax law certified ESUG advisor (DIAI)

In addition to ongoing advice and the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns, the focus of Michael Heiss' work is on tax planning advice in the entrepreneurial area, the implementation of restructurings and company foundations, as well as support for refinancing and solving corporate law problems.
Furthermore, Michael Heiss is a specialist consultant for international tax law as well as a certified restructuring and reorganization expert and certified ESUG consultant (DIAI).
- CV
1990 – 1992
Training as a Tax Assistant
1994 - 1998
Studied Nürtingen University of Applied Sciences, Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH)
2003
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2009
Appointment as a specialist advisor for International Tax law
since 2014
Partner
- Location
Specialist in International Tax law

Joachim Höger focuses on advising medium-sized companies on tax matters, advising private individuals and companies on international issues from a tax perspective, advising and designing VAT issues, and preparing and auditing annual financial statements.
- CV
1998 - 2000
Apprenticeship as Banker
2000 - 2004
Studies at Pforzheim University,
Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH)2008
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2011
Appointment as a specialist advisor for international tax law
since 2012
Partner
- Location
Specialist consultant for restructuring and corporate planning (DStV e.V.)

Alexander Käser focuses on tax structuring advice in the entrepreneurial area, the implementation of restructurings or conversions and company foundations as well as support in the case of refinancing and in solving corporate law matters..
Furthermore, Mr. Käser is an expert in the areas of reorganization and insolvency administration, restructuring and corporate planning. He is a specialist in questions of wage optimization and all types of company restructuring.
- CV
1986 - 1991
Studied at the University of Mannheim, Graduate in business administration
1997
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2007
Executive director of the company Fischer/Collegen Magstadt GmbH
since 2011
Partner
2016
Specialist consultant for restructuring and corporate planning (DStV e.V.)
- Location

Michael Lacher focuses on business and tax law advice for medium-sized clients, the implementation of statutory and voluntary audits of individual and group financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, company valuations and due diligence activities.
- CV
1991 - 1995
Studies at the University of Tübingen, Graduate in Business Administration
2000
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2004
Appointment asan Auditor
since 2006
Partner
- Location

Heiko Lukaschek focuses on business and tax advice for medium-sized clients and private individuals, the preparation and review of annual financial statements, as well as company valuations and the accompaniment of company purchases and sales.
Heiko Lukaschek has been a lecturer in accounting and balance sheet analysis at DHBW Stuttgart since 2014,and is also the author of various publications.
- CV
2000-2002
Training as a Carpenter
2002-2007
Studies at Biberach University of Applied Sciences, Dipl.-Betriebswirt (FH)
2007-2009
Studied at Pforzheim University and ESC Dijon, Master of Arts in International Finance and Accounting
2012
Certified Valuation Analyst exam
2014
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2017
Appointment as Auditor
since 2017
Partner
- Location
Specialist in International Tax law

The focus of Elisa Lutz's work is on the innovative industries. In particular: eCommerce, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Saas and IT mandates of all kinds in both the national and international context.
Ms. Lutz also looks after artists, actors, and other media personalities (influencers and TV stars).
- CV
2005 - 2008
Studied at the University of Finance in Ludwigsburg, Finance graduate
2015
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2020
Appointment as a specialist consultant for International Tax law
since 2020
Partner
- Location

The focus of Alexander Maier's work is voluntary and compulsory audits for medium-sized companies and groups, the preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns in the operational area as well as corporate planning and tax advice in the corporate and private areas.
- CV
2000 - 2003
Training as a Tax Clerk
2003 - 2007
Study of Business Administration
2012
Appointment as Tax Advisor
since 2017
Partner
- Location

Andreas Mayer's focus is on business and tax advice as well as the preparation and review of annual and consolidated financial statements. Furthermore, the support of domestic subsidiaries of foreign parent companies.
Andreas Mayer is a member of the examination body for the “Wirtschaftsprüfererexamen”, Certified Public Accountant Examination at the “Wirtschaftsprüferkammer”, Chamber of Auditors.
- CV
1982 - 1988
Studies at the University of Mannheim, Graduate in business administration
1992
Appointment as Tax Advisor
1995
Appointment as an Auditor
1997
Appointed Chartered Accountant
2002
Appointment as a Certified Public Accountant
since 2006
Partner
- Location
Specialist lawyer for Commercial and Corporate Law
Business mediator / Compliance management officer

The focus of Dr. Hanns-Georg Pipping provides commercial and corporate law advice and representation, particularly taking into account the networking of corporate law, civil law and tax law; Company acquisitions and restructurings; advising and representing managing directors and shareholders, including in the event of disputes, including legal representation. Furthermore, Dr. Pipping has expertise on inheritance and corporate succession as well as in criminal tax law.
Dr. Hanns-Georg Pipping is admitted to the Stuttgart Bar Association and is a member of the Association of Specialist Lawyers for Tax Law and the Association of Specialist Lawyers for Commercial and Company Law and a member of the Examination Board of the Bar Association for the Admission of Specialist Lawyers for Tax Law.
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1984
Graduated as a Banker
1984 – 1990
Legal studies, University of Tübingen
1993 – 1994
Doctorate in commercial and tax criminal law, University of Tübingen
2002
Specialist lawyer for Tax Law
2010
Specialist lawyer for Commercial and Corporate Law
2013
Partner and managing partner at HWS Dr. Pipping Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
2015
Compliance Management Officer
2019
Business Mediator
- Location

Schwerpunkte der Tätigkeit von Sandy Schatz sind die betriebswirtschaftliche und steuerrechtliche Beratung von mittelständischen Unternehmen und Privatpersonen sowie die Erstellung von Jahresabschlüssen verschiedener Rechtsformen. Mit Hilfe unseres internationalen Netzwerks betreut Herr Schatz ebenfalls in- und ausländische Unternehmen bei allen Fragen des internationalen Steuerrechts.
Des Weiteren begleitet Herr Schatz Unternehmen bei der Durchführung von Unternehmenskäufen und -verkäufen.
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2006 - 2010 Studium an der Simon Fraser University in Vancouver / Kanada, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 2010 - 2012 Studium an der European Business School in Reutlingen, Master of Arts (International Accounting and Taxation) 2017 Bestellung zum Steuerberater - Location
Specialist Consultant for Corporate Succession (DStV e.V.)

Markus Schneider focuses on providing holistic advice to small and medium-sized companies, medium-sized corporate groups and private individuals as well as preparing annual financial statements for various legal forms. He also specializes in advising on corporate succession, advising on VAT and cross-border issues and restructuring.
- CV
1998-2003
Studies at the University of Applied Sciences Nürtingen,
Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH)2008
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2016
Appointment as a Specialist for Corporate Succession
since 2017
Partner
- Location
Specialist in International Tax Law, Start-up Tax Specialist

The focus of Tobias Sick's activity as a start-up tax specialist is comprehensive advice and support for start-ups and growth companies. For example, the support of financing rounds, company purchases and sales, the implementation of corporate law restructurings, questions of international tax law as well as the preparation and review of annual and consolidated financial statements.
In addition, Tobias Sick has held several teaching positions at DHBW Stuttgart since 2012, including: choice of legal form and corporate taxation as well as international tax law. He is also the author of numerous publications, a member of the board of trustees of the Ideas Factory Foundation, a member of the mentor network of First Momentum Ventures and a member of the board of the Stuttgart Chamber of Tax Consultants and the Startup Stuttgart e.V.
- CV
2005 – 2008
Studies at the University of Cooperative Education Stuttgart, Diplom-Betriebswirt (BA) (Tax & Examinations)
2009 – 2011
Part-time studies at the University of Mannheim, Master of Science (Accounting & Taxation)
2012
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2014
Appointment as an Auditor
2015
Appointment as a Specialist Advisor for International Tax Law
since 2016
Partner
- Location
Specialist consultant for corporate succession (DStV e.V.)
Specialist consultant for restructuring and insolvency administration (DStV e.V.)

The focus of Marcus Spanrunft's work is on business, corporate and tax law advice to medium-sized clients as well as the preparation and review of annual financial statements.
Furthermore, Mr. Spanrunft is an expert in the areas of restructuring or transformations and business start-ups, as well as in the areas of reorganization and insolvency administration.
- CV
1998-2002
Studies at the FH Nürtingen,
Diplom Betriebswirt2000-2004
Studied at the Nürtingen University of Applied Sciences,
Diplom Volkswirt2008-2011
Studies at Pforzheim University,
Master of Arts2006
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2011
Appointment as Specialist Consultant for Corporate Succession (DStV e.V.)
2012
Appointment as an Auditor
2012
Appointment as Specialist Consultant for Restructuring and Insolvency Administration (DStV e.V.)
since 2017
Partner
- Location

Schwerpunkte der Tätigkeit von Wolfgang Theiss sind die steuerliche und betriebswirtschaftliche Beratung von kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen, die Erstellung von Jahresabschlüssen sowie alle Fragestellungen der Unternehmensfinanzierung.
Des Weiteren ist Herr Theiss spezialisiert auf alle Fragestellungen im Bereich der nationalen und internationalen Rechnungslegung (HGB & IFRS).
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1997 - 2000 Ausbildung zum Kaufmann Groß- und Außenhandel 2001-2006 Studium an der Fachhochschule Neu-Ulm, Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) 2010 Bestellung zum Steuerberater 2012 Bestellung zum Wirtschaftsprüfer seit 2020 Partner - Location

Markus Weitmann focuses on advising medium-sized clients on business, tax, and corporate matters, as well as preparing and auditing annual financial statements and advising on restructuring. He also focuses on carrying out company valuations, due diligence studies and advice on company succession.
Markus Weitmann is also the co-author of the "Corporate Acquisition" practice manual for "Corporate Valuation", Schaeffer-Poeschel-Verlag.
- CV
1985 - 1987
Apprenticeship as Banker
1988 - 1994
Studied Economics
at the University of Hohenheim,Graduate Economist1998
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2002
Appointment as an Auditorauditor
since 2002
Partner
- Location
Consultant for restructuring and
Business planning (DStV e.V.)

Markus Würthele focuses on the support and advice of medium-sized companies, corporations and partnerships, freelancers and individuals as well as the preparation of annual financial statements.
Markus Würthele is also an expert in the field of restructuring and reorganizations for, business start-ups, succession and design advice.
- CV
1985
Training as a Tax Clerk
1991
Training as Tax Specialist successfully completed
1996
Appointment as Tax Advisor
1996
Partner of the Würthele + partner tax consultancy company
2010
Appointment as specialist consultant for restructuring
and corporate planning (DStV)2019
Partner
- Location

Volker Zehnle focuses on classic SME consulting, process optimization in the context of digital transformation, especially in the area of accounting, and the implementation of company valuations. In addition, Mr. Zehnle specializes in association of taxation and nonprofit law.
- CV
2009 - 2012
Studies at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Tax and Auditing)2012 - 2017
Worked as a Tax Consultant and Auditing Assistant
2017
Appointment as Tax Advisor
2018
Appointment as an Auditor
since 2019
Partner
- Location
Always delightful: confirmation of our services.
Of course, we do not work for prizes and awards. The satisfaction of our clients is our top priority. Nevertheless, we are happy when our work and the performance of our employees not only convince our clients but as well as being recognized as tax leaders. This makes us proud and confirms that we have the right team with the right attitude.
- Awarded annually by FOCUS-MONEY to one of the 100 best German tax consultancy companies since 2016.
- Awarded again by the Handelsblatt as top tax consultant 2019, with special emphasis in the categories international tax law and all-rounder.
- Awards in the context of the FOCUS special "Taxes" in the area "Conversions" and M&A. Insolvency & restructuring, corporate succession, audit advisory as well as advice and tax returns.
- For the third time, we received the TOP JOB Award in 2018 and are among Germany's best employers.