FALK IT Audit & Consulting

What FALK IT Audit & Consulting does

FALK IT Audit & Consulting GmbH is a Heidelberg- and Frankfurt-based professional services firm specializing in IT audit, IT security, and compliance consulting for German enterprises and public-sector clients. Founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of the FALK Group (GmbH & Co KG), the firm delivers formal audit attestations and advisory engagements across German and international standards, including IT audits under ISA 315 and IDW PS 240, IT project audits under IDW PS 850, SOC reports under IDW PS 951 / ISAE 3402 / SSAE 18, software audits under IDW PS 880, ISMS consulting aligned with ISO 27001, BSI C5 cloud attestations, SWIFT CSP assessments, GoBD compliance, Microsoft SSPA audits, IT Due Diligence for M&A, and GDPR-related data protection audits and consulting. The service set is entirely expertise-driven — there is no proprietary technology platform, no software product, and no AI/ML component described in the available material.

The business model is engagement-based professional services delivered by credentialed auditors: Geschäftsführer Prof. Dr. Jonas Tritschler (Wirtschaftsprüfer/Steuerberater, CISA, CMA) and Prokuristin Ariane von Britton (Diplom-Wirtschaftsinformatikerin (FH), IT-Auditor IDW) lead a team of 1–10 employees. Pricing is quote-driven, fixed-fee or time-and-materials, with no public pricing. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise consulting sales, participation in public and private procurement tenders (Ausschreibungen), and cross-sell from sister entities within the FALK Group (Steuerberatung, Wirtschaftsprüfung, IT-Beratung, Unternehmensberatung). Brand awareness is reinforced through the FALK Akademie (seminars, webinars, e-learnings) and the FALK Talk podcast.

The firm's strategic positioning rests on deep regulatory expertise in German-specific frameworks (IDW, BSI, GoBD, Hinweisgebersystem) combined with the multidisciplinary FALK ecosystem. The firm targets large German corporations and multinationals requiring formal IT audit attestations, public-sector entities subject to compliance with German procurement rules, and SMBs reached through the FALK Akademie's education offering. A bilingual German/English website and a second Frankfurt office signal targeted DACH-region expansion, while the FALK Group's separate Momentum division addresses adjacent ESG and sustainability compliance demand.

Name

FALK IT Audit & Consulting

Legal name

FALK IT Audit & Consulting GmbH

Website

https://falk-itaudit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FALK IT Audit & Consulting GmbH is a Heidelberg- and Frankfurt-based professional services firm that delivers IT audit, IT security, and compliance advisory to German enterprises and public-sector clients under ISA, IDW PS, ISO 27001, BSI C5, GoBD, and DSGVO standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Audit & Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Risk, Compliance & Internal Controls Consulting (BPAHACAJ), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• IT audit services
• Compliance consulting
• Information security
• SOC reporting
• Data protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional IT Audit & Consulting Services: The firm generates revenue through billable consulting and audit engagements. Services include IT audits (ISA 315), Journal Entry Testing (IDW PS 240, ISA 240), IT project audits (IDW PS 850), SOC Reports (IDW PS 951, ISAE 3402, SSAE 18), Software audits (IDW PS 880), ISMS/Information Security (ISO 27001), vulnerability scanning, BSI C5 attestation, IT Due Diligence, SWIFT CSP assessments, GoBD compliance, data protection audits and consulting, Microsoft SSPA audits, and training seminars. Revenue is project-based, typically fixed-fee or time-and-materials engagements for enterprise clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FALK IT Audit & Consulting GmbH is a German professional services firm that delivers independent IT audit and compliance consulting. Its offerings span IT system audits (ISA 315), journal entry testing (ISA 240 / IDW PS 240), IT project audits (IDW PS 850), SOC reports (IDW PS 951, ISAE 3402, SSAE 18), software audits (IDW PS 880), ISO 27001 ISMS consulting, vulnerability scanning, BSI C5 attestation, IT due diligence, SWIFT CSP assessments, GoBD compliance, Microsoft SSPA audits, and data protection audit and consulting for corporate and public sector clients.

Product overview

FALK IT Audit & Consulting is a professional IT auditing and consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of audit and advisory services. The core offerings include IT system audits (ISA 315), journal entry testing (ISA 240), IT project audits (IDW PS 850), SOC reports (ISAE 3402/SSAE 18), software audits (IDW PS 880), and information security management audits (ISO 27001). These are supplemented by specialized services including vulnerability scanning, BSI:C5 cloud security certification, IT due diligence, Microsoft SSPA audits, data protection audits and consulting, SWIFT CSP assessments, GoBD compliance, and professional training programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated suite of audit and consulting services rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Prüfung (IT Audit)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FALK GmbH & Co KG (Parent Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFALK IT Audit & Consulting GmbH is a subsidiary of the FALK Group (GmbH & Co KG), which encompasses Steuerberatung (tax advisory), Wirtschaftsprüfung (audit), IT-Beratung (IT consulting), and Unternehmensberatung (management consulting). The IT Audit firm operates under the FALK brand and benefits from the group's established reputation, client base, and cross-disciplinary service capabilities. The FALK Akademie and FALK Momentum sustainability offerings are also part of the broader group ecosystem.
• AISENBREY WEINLÄNDER & PARTNERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as part of the FALK network of partner firms. A German auditing and consulting firm affiliated with the professional network, likely collaborating on client engagements and sharing expertise in audit standards.
• BUTH & HERMANNSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as part of the FALK network of partner firms. A German auditing and consulting firm affiliated with the professional network.
• Institut Deutsche Wirtschaftsprüfer (IDW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDW is the leading German institute for Wirtschaftsprüfer (public accountants). FALK IT Audit & Consulting's service offerings are explicitly aligned with IDW professional standards (IDW PS 240, PS 850, PS 880, PS 951). The firm employs IDW-certified IT auditors and positions IDW standards as central to its audit methodology. IDW membership and adherence to its standards is a prerequisite for conducting formal IT audits in Germany.
• Victoria HochschuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as part of the FALK network. Victoria Hochschule is a private university of applied sciences in Germany. The connection may relate to academic research collaboration, talent recruitment, or continuing professional education.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BDO Germany: Mid-tier international audit and advisory network with a substantial German practice running IT audit, ISAE 3402/SOC reporting, ISO 27001 and regulatory compliance engagements that directly overlap FALK IT Audit & Consulting's core mandate.
• HiSolutions AG: Germany-based IT security and GRC consulting firm offering ISO 27001, BSI C5, ISMS and security audit services — a direct German-market peer focused on information security assurance, comparable to FALK's ISMS/security practice.
• Mazars Germany: Mid-tier audit and advisory firm with German IT audit, risk advisory and compliance services serving mid-market and enterprise clients — a comparable boutique-auditor positioning to FALK within the same regulatory framework.
• Rödl & Partner: International mid-market German-headquartered audit, legal and consulting firm with dedicated IT audit and SOC reporting capabilities, providing overlap with FALK on ISAE 3402, SOC and ISO 27001 work for mid-market German clients.
• Ebner Stolz: Leading German mid-market audit and advisory firm with IT audit, IT due diligence and cybersecurity consulting capabilities serving closely held and family-owned enterprises — comparable in service mix and target segment to FALK IT Audit & Consulting.
• Grant Thornton Germany: Mid-tier German audit and advisory practice offering IT audit, cybersecurity advisory and assurance services to mid-sized corporates, directly comparable in scope and target market to FALK IT Audit & Consulting.
• RSM Germany: Mid-tier audit and consulting network with German IT risk, cybersecurity and IT assurance offerings for mid-market clients, mirroring FALK's positioning around IDW-aligned IT audit and compliance work.
• PKF International (PKF Fasselt / PKF Germany): German mid-tier audit and advisory network with IT audit, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity advisory services aimed at mid-market companies, comparable to FALK's compliance-oriented IT audit mandate.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Germany: Big Four firm with a substantial German IT audit and cyber security advisory practice (including IDW PS-aligned audit methodology), directly competing for the same ISAE 3402, BSI C5 and ISO 27001 mandates FALK pursues, but at materially greater scale.
• Deloitte Germany: Big Four firm with a large German IT audit, risk advisory and security practice spanning SOC/ISAE, ISO 27001, BSI C5 and IT due diligence — competing with FALK on enterprise mandates while also serving as an acquirer/parent for smaller specialists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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