KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung

What KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung does

KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung is an Austrian private professional services firm headquartered in Guntramsdorf (Lower Austria) with a second office in Vienna's 1st district. Founded in 2006 and organized across three affiliated GmbH entities (the main Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung entity plus Wirtschaftsprüfung & Sachverständigen GmbH and Unternehmensberatung GmbH), the firm delivers an integrated portfolio of tax advisory (Steuerberatung), statutory auditing (Wirtschaftsprüfung), and business consulting (Unternehmensberatung), supported by recurring bookkeeping, payroll/HR administration, annual financial statements, succession planning, and startup formation services via the KPS Gründerpaket package. The firm is led by four managing directors — Mag. Manfred Kotlik (35%), Mag. Stefan Prokopp (35%), Mag. Caroline Huemer (25% via Huemer Steuerberatungsgesellschaft m.b.H.), and Gerhard Schiesterl, MA (5% via Schiesterl Steuerberatung GmbH) — alongside a fifth managing director, Johannes Loy, MSc, in the audit entity.

The firm runs on a hybrid technology stack anchored by BMD as the core accounting/tax system, complemented by a proprietary in-house IT-developed digital layer: the mykps-online client portal and myKPS Fileshare for secure document exchange, plus custom automation of accounting and administrative workflows. These capabilities were recognized with the TaxTech Award, and the firm operates an ISO 9001-certified quality management system. KPS markets through a content/newsroom blog, a newsletter, social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), and the KPS ExpertInsights podcast/video series; cross-border mandates are served through membership in Nexia International.

The business model is fee-for-engagement professional services with a heavy recurring-revenue backbone (payroll, bookkeeping, ongoing tax compliance). Acquisition is sales-led and relationship-driven: prospects receive a free, non-binding initial consultation (Erstgespräch) at either office, after which engagement-level quotes are issued. KPS serves over 1,700 clients across six explicit segments — family businesses, sole proprietors, SMEs, corporations, international companies, and startups — with a dedicated 'Steuer-Gastro-Team' vertical for hospitality and additional specialization in real estate, trade, agriculture, and IT. The firm carries 8 certified tax advisors and 4 Wirtschaftsprüfer, with a team of approximately 70 employees and 6 partners, and has won 'Steuerberater:in des Jahres' in the 'Allrounder Niederösterreich' category in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, based on over 18,000 client votes.

Name

KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung

Legal name

KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung GmbH

Website

https://kps-partner.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung is an Austrian professional services firm headquartered in Guntramsdorf with a Vienna office, delivering integrated tax advisory, auditing, and business consulting to over 1,700 clients across SMEs, families, corporations, hospitality, and startups via 70 staff and 6 partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax and Audit Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF), Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ), Contractor Payroll, Invoicing & Payment Services (BPACAGAD)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Statutory auditing
• Business consulting
• Payroll management
• Bookkeeping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Tax Advisory: Ongoing tax consulting including tax return preparation, tax optimization, correspondence with tax authorities, and proactive tax planning for clients.
2. Auditing / Wirtschaftsprüfung: Annual financial statement preparation and audit services performed by certified auditors (Wirtschaftsprüfer).
3. Business Consulting / Unternehmensberatung: Strategic and operational business advisory services including company founding packages, succession planning, expansion support, and M&A advisory.
4. Accounting / Rechnungswesen: Ongoing bookkeeping and financial accounting services, providing structured, current, and reliable data for analysis, management, and advisory.
5. Payroll Management / Personalmanagement: Payroll processing, HR administration, and compliance management for employment, social security, and tax law requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KPS Partner is a full-service Austrian professional services firm providing integrated tax advisory (Steuerberatung), auditing (Wirtschaftsprüfung), and business consulting (Unternehmensberatung). These core practices are complemented by ongoing bookkeeping (Rechnungswesen), payroll and HR administration (Personalmanagement), and preparation of annual financial statements (Jahresabschlüsse). The firm serves over 1,700 clients in Vienna and Lower Austria with sector specialization in hospitality, real estate, trade, agriculture, and IT, using BMD as its core accounting platform and a proprietary mykps-online client portal for secure document exchange.

Product overview

KPS Partner Steuerberatung | Wirtschaftsprüfung is a full-service accounting and advisory firm offering a unified portfolio of three core services: Steuerberatung (tax consulting), Wirtschaftsprüfung (auditing), and Unternehmensberatung (business consulting). These core services are supported by operational service modules including Rechnungswesen (accounting/bookkeeping), Personalmanagement (HR and payroll processing), and Jahresabschlüsse (annual financial statement preparation). The firm operates proprietary digital platforms—myKPS-Online client portal and myKPS Fileshare—for secure document exchange and client communication. Additional offerings include the KPS Gründerpaket (startup package) for new business formation, a newsletter service for client updates, and the KPS ExpertInsights podcast series for business knowledge content. The service portfolio is anchored by BMD accounting software as the core operational system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• myKPS Online: Proprietary client portal platform enabling secure data exchange, document access, and structured communication between KPS and clients.
• KPS Gründerpaket

Products and services

• Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting) Tax advisory services including tax return preparation, tax optimization strategies, correspondence with tax authorities, and proactive tax planning for businesses and self-employed clients.
• Wirtschaftsprüfung (Auditing) Statutory auditing and assurance services performed by certified Wirtschaftsprüfer, including verification of financial statements and independent assessment of financial reporting.
• Unternehmensberatung (Business Consulting) Strategic and operational business advisory covering company formation, expansion, succession planning, business sales, M&A advisory, and operational optimization for SMEs, family businesses, corporations, and start-ups.
• Rechnungswesen (Accounting / Bookkeeping) Ongoing bookkeeping and financial record management providing structured, current, and reliable data for analysis, management, and business steering. Delivered using BMD with automated processes and the mykps-online client platform.
• Personalmanagement (HR and Payroll) Payroll processing and HR administration ensuring correct and timely salary calculations while monitoring labor, social security, and tax law requirements for clients.
• Jahresabschlüsse (Annual Financial Statements) Preparation of annual financial statements and comprehensive financial reporting for clients across all segments.
• myKPS-Online Client Portal Proprietary client platform developed by KPS Partner's own IT department enabling secure data exchange, document access, and structured communication between the firm and its clients.
• KPS Gründerpaket (Startup Package) Comprehensive startup service package guiding entrepreneurs through business formation, including feasibility analysis, financing, location selection, legal structure, IT requirements, and ongoing administration setup.
• myKPS Fileshare Secure file-sharing platform used by KPS Partner for exchanging documents between the firm and its clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• KPS won the 'Steuerberater:in des Jahres' award in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 based on over 18,000 client votes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nexia InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPS is a member firm of Nexia International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and consulting firms providing audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services. This membership enables KPS to serve clients with international operations through trusted partner firms globally.
• Treuhand Union ÖsterreichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Treuhand Union Österreich, a nationwide group of tax advisors and auditors. KPS exchanges expertise with fellow experts on professional topics through this network.
• Wirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich / MödlingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership with the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce in Mödling. KPS contributes annually to events on tax returns, optimizations, and new regulations, advising clients on the most important changes and tax-saving opportunities.
• riz up – Gründer-Agentur NiederösterreichscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner supporting riz up, the founder agency of Lower Austria, and its startup founders. KPS provides quarterly seminars on 'Easy Einnahmen-Ausgaben-Rechnung' (easy income-expense accounting), covering social insurance, income tax, and founding roadmap topics.
• i2b Businessplan-InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner and participant in the i2b business plan competition. KPS experts evaluate business plans from new founders and provide important input for further development of business ideas.
• Fachhochschule Wr. Neustadt (FHWN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt. KPS acts as client for annual student projects and sponsors and serves as jury member for the annual FHWN Gründertag (founder day) startup event.
• Österreichischer Franchise-VerbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting member of the Austrian Franchise Association. Both franchisees and franchisors are well served by KPS, from new openings and franchise partner searches to financing discussions, planning calculations, and ongoing support.
• Travel Industry Club AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Travel Industry Club Austria. Tourism businesses are advised with expert know-how in tax advisory and business consulting across all business economics matters.
• Österreichische Hoteliervereinigung (ÖHV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner of the Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV). KPS provides tourism and hotel-specific advisory including optimal analysis of financial data, succession planning, and expansion for hospitality operators.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• EY Austria: Big 4 firm providing tax, audit, and advisory services in Austria; competes for the largest corporate, international, and cross-border mandates served by KPS.
• Grant Thornton Austria: International audit and advisory network serving mid-market clients in Austria; competes for the same enterprise and family-business mandates but at greater scale.
• Mazars Austria: International audit, tax, and advisory firm with Austrian operations; comparable service lines targeting mid-market and corporate clients.
• RSM Austria: Global mid-tier audit and advisory network with Austrian operations; comparable service mix but larger scale and international footprint than KPS.
• KPMG Austria: Big 4 firm with full-service tax, audit, and consulting in Austria; competes for the largest corporate and international subsidiary clients that KPS also serves.
• BDO Austria: Mid-tier international audit and advisory network with Austrian presence; offers overlapping tax, audit, and consulting services but as part of a much larger global portfolio.
• PwC Austria: Big 4 firm offering audit, tax, and advisory in Austria; overlapping capability set focused on enterprise and international clients.
• Deloitte Austria: Big 4 firm with comprehensive tax, audit, and consulting services in Austria; overlaps with KPS's Wirtschaftsprüfung and Steuerberatung offerings at the enterprise end of the market.

Direct peers

• TPA (Treuhand Partner Austria): One of Austria's largest independent tax and audit firms, part of the Baker Tilly network; competes directly with KPS for Austrian SME, corporate, and cross-border mandates.
• LeitnerLeitner: Austrian tax advisory, audit, and consulting firm with multiple offices and comparable full-service Steuerberatung/Wirtschaftsprüfung offering; competes head-to-head for SME and corporate clients in the Austrian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kpspartner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kps-partner
• Instagraminstagram.com/kps.partner

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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