Cash register reporting obligation from 2025: What retailers need to know now - and how good preparation saves time and nerves
The electronic cash register reporting obligation came into force in Germany on January 1, 2025. It obliges retailers to register their electronic cash register systems with the tax office - exclusively digitally via the ELSTER portal. What sounds like a simple administrative task at first glance poses a number of challenges in practice - especially for companies with several [...]
Paper, projects and a bit of chaos - our PM training course with tower-building effect
Over the last few weeks, Consult-SK has been going to school - but in a really entertaining way! We spent a total of four days working intensively on the topic of project management. For some of us it was a welcome refresher, for others it was completely new territory. Whether trainees, dual students, working students or "old hands" - everyone was [...]
SER Group takes over AFI Solutions - What does this mean for our customers?
On March 25, 2025, our long-standing software partner AFI Solutions announced that the company will become part of the SER Group. The full announcement from AFI can be found here on the AFI Solutions website. As Consult-SK GmbH, we support numerous customers with solutions from AFI, for example for digital incoming invoice processing or document logistics in the SAP environment. Therefore [...]
Recognizing optimization potential: Checklist for P2P and O2C
Smooth processes in purchasing and sales are not a sure-fire success - they require well thought-out processes and smart automation. There are often hidden inefficiencies, particularly in the areas of purchase-to-pay (P2P), i.e. from the determination of requirements to supplier invoicing, and order-to-cash (O2C), the process from order to receipt of payment. But how can you tell whether your company still has room for [...]
Mindener Tafel e.V.: CSK continues its support
We already reported at the end of 2023 and 2024 that we support the Mindener Tafel e.V. with donations. As a company based in Minden, we don't want to be a one-off, but rather offer ongoing help to fellow citizens in need, the association and its energetic employees. And what does an IT company have by definition? Technical equipment! That is why [...]
Dreamboat Surprise - the retail event 2025
On June 5, 2025, the RetailOneSolution Network welcomes its guests to the "Traumschiff Surprise" event on the event ship Herr Walter in Dortmund harbour. This event combines networking, inspiring presentations and a maritime atmosphere in an extraordinary setting. You can look forward to exciting insights into digital innovations, trading strategies and tax compliance topics. Among other things, [...]
SAP proliferation in the Group? How system consolidation becomes a game changer for P2P & O2C
As a retail group, getting various SAP systems under one central umbrella is no easy task. The integration of ERP systems poses numerous challenges that need to be overcome. Large retail groups often have different SAP systems, which can be attributed to various factors. One major reason is the historical growth and acquisitions of companies. Through mergers and [...]
Success story: Efficiency and tax compliance at FRS KG
Digitalization does not stop at the shipping industry. FRS KG has used this change to optimize its processes on board. The new cash register solution plays a central role in this, not only making on-board sales more efficient, but also fulfilling complex tax requirements in various countries. In our latest success story, you can find out [...]
Effective cash register monitoring - how to achieve tax compliance!
Among accountants in the retail sector, there are few topics that require as much attention as tax compliance. And this is exactly where modern cash register monitoring comes into play - a real game changer for companies in cash-intensive industries! In our article for NWB Verlag's BBK (Betriebs-Berater Kasse), we show how a Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) can [...]
E-invoicing obligation 2025: Why a holistic solution for incoming and outgoing invoices is essential
From January 2025, mandatory e-invoicing will come into force in Germany. Companies will be faced with the task of completely overhauling their processes for creating, sending, receiving and processing electronic invoices. While many organizations have taken the first steps, a recent survey by DSAG (Deutschsprachige SAP-Anwendergruppe e. V.) shows that a significant proportion are still [...]
