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}\n\n @media (max-width: 720px) {\n .top-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }\n .kacheln { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .nutzen-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .phasen-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }\n .block-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\n .top-wrap, .full-wrap { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }\n .leistung-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }\n }\n\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<div class=\"top-wrap\">\n\n <div class=\"content\">\n\n <h1>IDWS 16<\/h1>\n\n <p>Detecting and preventing crises early \u2013 through financial transparency with IDW S16.<\/p>\n\n <p>The ability to act in a crisis begins with the right management system \u2013\n not only once the crisis has already arrived.<\/p>\n\n <p>\n Under \u00a71 StaRUG, management bears the statutory responsibility to identify\n developments that threaten the company’s existence at an early stage and to take\n effective countermeasures \u2013 the IDW S16 standard defines what a robust system\n must deliver to fulfil this obligation.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n In practice, the same structural weaknesses emerge time and again: risks are assessed\n in isolation, without connection to planning and operational control. Forecasting and\n liquidity management run separately. Measures are defined but not consistently tracked\n or evaluated for their actual effectiveness.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n We analyse and strengthen your finance and controlling structures \u2013 from the data\n foundation and integrated planning to measure controlling \u2013 creating the basis for\n an early warning system that genuinely performs when it matters most.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"kacheln\">\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">\u00a71 StaRUG<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Statutory obligation for<br>early crisis detection<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">IDW S16<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Recognised standard for<br>robust management systems<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">360\u00b0<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Integrated view of earnings,<br>cash flow & measures<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <aside class=\"sidebar\">\n <div class=\"sidebar-title\">Your Contact<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-card\">\n <div class=\"contact-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/www.drescher-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Manfred_Hick_Headof_SupplyChainManagement.jpg\"\n alt=\"Manfred Hick\"\n \/>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-name\">Manfred Hick<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-phone\">+49 172 407 8347<\/div>\n <a class=\"contact-email\" href=\"mailto:manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de\">manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn\" href=\"mailto:manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de\">Get in Touch<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"full-wrap\">\n\n \n <h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n <div class=\"nutzen-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>Clear Direction for Management<\/h3>\n <p>\n An effective early warning system with clear documentation, defined escalation\n paths and robust approval processes that hold up when it counts.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>From Risk Identification to Countermeasures<\/h3>\n <p>\n We close the gap between identified risks and trackable, structured and\n prioritised measures \u2013 before a financial weakness becomes a threat to the\n company’s existence.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>A Consistent Overall Picture Instead of Isolated Reports<\/h3>\n <p>\n CFO and management receive an integrated view of earnings, cash flow,\n working capital and the impact of measures \u2013 consolidated into a standardised\n crisis dashboard that supports sound decision-making.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>Strengthening Financial Stability<\/h3>\n <p>\n Covenants, maturities and liquidity buffers are actively monitored;\n countermeasures are planned and documented with realistic timelines \u2013\n no surprises for banks, investors or shareholders.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2>Services<\/h2>\n <div class=\"leistung-list\">\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Finance & Controlling System Analysis<\/h3>\n <p>\n A structured assessment of data foundations, planning quality, forecasting\n processes and KPI frameworks \u2013 based on a proven IDW S16 review with clear\n prioritisation of the identified areas for action.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Assessment and Development of Integrated Planning<\/h3>\n <p>\n We review the consistent linkage of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow,\n validate scenarios (base \/ downside \/ stress) for completeness and plausibility,\n and ensure that planning assumptions are clearly documented and approved.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Optimising Liquidity and Risk Management<\/h3>\n <p>\n Building or sharpening a rolling liquidity plan, working capital management\n and active covenant and financing monitoring \u2013 with defined cash controls\n and clear escalation rules.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Implementing Effective Measure Controlling<\/h3>\n <p>\n We establish mechanisms for realistic quantification, planning and\n effectiveness tracking of countermeasures \u2013 with defined owners, binding\n deadlines and a controlling logic that automatically escalates in case\n of deviations.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <div class=\"kontakt-block\">\n <p>Interested in an initial conversation? 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}\n\n @media (max-width: 720px) {\n .top-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }\n .kacheln { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .nutzen-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .phasen-body-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }\n .block-two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 480px) {\n .top-wrap, .full-wrap { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }\n .leistung-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }\n }\n\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<div class=\"top-wrap\">\n\n <div class=\"content\">\n\n <h1>IDWS 16<\/h1>\n\n <p>Detecting and preventing crises early \u2013 through financial transparency with IDW S16.<\/p>\n\n <p>The ability to act in a crisis begins with the right management system \u2013\n not only once the crisis has already arrived.<\/p>\n\n <p>\n Under \u00a71 StaRUG, management bears the statutory responsibility to identify\n developments that threaten the company’s existence at an early stage and to take\n effective countermeasures \u2013 the IDW S16 standard defines what a robust system\n must deliver to fulfil this obligation.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n In practice, the same structural weaknesses emerge time and again: risks are assessed\n in isolation, without connection to planning and operational control. Forecasting and\n liquidity management run separately. Measures are defined but not consistently tracked\n or evaluated for their actual effectiveness.\n <\/p>\n <p>\n We analyse and strengthen your finance and controlling structures \u2013 from the data\n foundation and integrated planning to measure controlling \u2013 creating the basis for\n an early warning system that genuinely performs when it matters most.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"kacheln\">\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">\u00a71 StaRUG<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Statutory obligation for<br>early crisis detection<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">IDW S16<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Recognised standard for<br>robust management systems<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel\">\n <div class=\"kachel-metric\">360\u00b0<\/div>\n <div class=\"kachel-label\">Integrated view of earnings,<br>cash flow & measures<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <aside class=\"sidebar\">\n <div class=\"sidebar-title\">Your Contact<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-card\">\n <div class=\"contact-card\">\n <img decoding=\"async\"\n src=\"https:\/\/www.drescher-consulting.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Manfred_Hick_Headof_SupplyChainManagement.jpg\"\n alt=\"Manfred Hick\"\n \/>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-name\">Manfred Hick<\/div>\n <div class=\"contact-phone\">+49 172 407 8347<\/div>\n <a class=\"contact-email\" href=\"mailto:manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de\">manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de<\/a>\n <a class=\"btn\" href=\"mailto:manfred.hick@drescher-consulting.de\">Get in Touch<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/aside>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"full-wrap\">\n\n \n <h2>Benefits<\/h2>\n <div class=\"nutzen-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>Clear Direction for Management<\/h3>\n <p>\n An effective early warning system with clear documentation, defined escalation\n paths and robust approval processes that hold up when it counts.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>From Risk Identification to Countermeasures<\/h3>\n <p>\n We close the gap between identified risks and trackable, structured and\n prioritised measures \u2013 before a financial weakness becomes a threat to the\n company’s existence.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>A Consistent Overall Picture Instead of Isolated Reports<\/h3>\n <p>\n CFO and management receive an integrated view of earnings, cash flow,\n working capital and the impact of measures \u2013 consolidated into a standardised\n crisis dashboard that supports sound decision-making.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"nutzen-item\">\n <h3>Strengthening Financial Stability<\/h3>\n <p>\n Covenants, maturities and liquidity buffers are actively monitored;\n countermeasures are planned and documented with realistic timelines \u2013\n no surprises for banks, investors or shareholders.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2>Services<\/h2>\n <div class=\"leistung-list\">\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">1<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Finance & Controlling System Analysis<\/h3>\n <p>\n A structured assessment of data foundations, planning quality, forecasting\n processes and KPI frameworks \u2013 based on a proven IDW S16 review with clear\n prioritisation of the identified areas for action.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">2<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Assessment and Development of Integrated Planning<\/h3>\n <p>\n We review the consistent linkage of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow,\n validate scenarios (base \/ downside \/ stress) for completeness and plausibility,\n and ensure that planning assumptions are clearly documented and approved.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">3<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Optimising Liquidity and Risk Management<\/h3>\n <p>\n Building or sharpening a rolling liquidity plan, working capital management\n and active covenant and financing monitoring \u2013 with defined cash controls\n and clear escalation rules.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"leistung-item\">\n <div class=\"leistung-num\">4<\/div>\n <div class=\"leistung-body\">\n <h3>Implementing Effective Measure Controlling<\/h3>\n <p>\n We establish mechanisms for realistic quantification, planning and\n effectiveness tracking of countermeasures \u2013 with defined owners, binding\n deadlines and a controlling logic that automatically escalates in case\n of deviations.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <div class=\"kontakt-block\">\n <p>Interested in an initial conversation? 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