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Professional Auditor Engagement – Germany Berlin
Issued in accordance with German Commercial Code (HGB) and applicable EU procurement regulations
PO No.: DE-BER-2025-AUD-0472Date of Issue: 14 June 2025
Valid Until: 14 July 2025
| Purchaser (Buyer) | Supplier (Auditor) |
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Meridian Industrial Holdings GmbH Friedrichstraße 183 10117 Berlin, Germany VAT ID: DE 312 456 789 Commercial Register: HRB 128 456, Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg Contact: [email protected] Phone: +49 30 555 0142 |
Dr. Katharina Vogel – Certified Auditor (Wirtschaftsprüferin) Auditor Services Berlin GmbH Unter den Linden 42 10117 Berlin, Germany VAT ID: DE 298 741 356 Commercial Register: HRB 94 210, Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg Contact: [email protected] Phone: +49 30 555 0891 |
This Purchase Order is issued by Meridian Industrial Holdings GmbH to formally engage the services of a qualified Auditor for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The Auditor shall perform a comprehensive statutory audit of the company's financial statements in full compliance with the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch – HGB), the German Audit Act (Wirtschaftsprüferordnung – WPO), and the applicable International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as adopted in the European Union. The engagement is to be carried out within the jurisdiction of Germany Berlin, with all on-site inspections, document reviews, and stakeholder interviews to take place at the Purchaser's registered office in Berlin and at the Auditor's professional premises in Germany Berlin.
| Item No. | Description of Auditor Service | Quantity | Unit | Unit Price (EUR) | Total (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Statutory audit of annual financial statements (Jahresabschluss) for FY 2024/2025, including balance sheet, profit and loss account, and management report, conducted in Germany Berlin | 1 | Engagement | 18,500.00 | 18,500.00 |
| 02 | Internal control assessment and risk-based audit planning session at the Purchaser's Berlin headquarters | 3 | Days | 1,200.00 | 3,600.00 |
| 03 | Review of tax compliance and reconciliation with the Finanzamt Berlin (Berlin Tax Office) filings | 2 | Days | 1,100.00 | 2,200.00 |
| 04 | Issuance of the formal Auditor's report (Prüfungsbericht) and management letter with recommendations, delivered to the Purchaser in Germany Berlin | 1 | Report | 2,800.00 | 2,800.00 |
| 05 | Post-audit consultation and Q&A session with the Board of Directors (Vorstand) in Berlin | 1 | Session | 950.00 | 950.00 |
| Subtotal | 28,050.00 | ||||
| VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) at 19% | 5,329.50 | ||||
| Grand Total (EUR) | 33,379.50 | ||||
All payments under this Purchase Order shall be made in Euros (EUR) via bank transfer to the Auditor's designated account at a licensed German bank in Germany Berlin. The payment schedule is as follows: 40% upon acceptance of this Purchase Order, 40% upon completion of the fieldwork phase, and the remaining 20% upon delivery and acceptance of the final Auditor's report. Payment is due within 14 calendar days of invoice receipt, in accordance with the German Payment Delay Act (Gesetz über den Schutz vor verspäteten Zahlungen – VZG). Late payments shall accrue interest at the statutory rate of 8 percentage points above the European Central Bank base rate.
- Governing Law: This Purchase Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising from or in connection with this Purchase Order shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Germany Berlin.
- Professional Independence: The Auditor warrants full professional independence and objectivity in the performance of all audit services. The Auditor shall not accept any engagement or financial interest that could compromise the integrity of the audit process, in compliance with the WPO and the rules of the Wirtschaftsprüferkammer (German Institute of Certified Public Accountants).
- Confidentiality and Data Protection: The Auditor shall handle all financial records, internal documents, and proprietary information of the Purchaser with the utmost confidentiality. All data processing shall comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz – BDSG). Data storage and processing shall occur exclusively within Germany Berlin or within the European Economic Area.
- Insurance and Liability: The Auditor shall maintain professional indemnity insurance (Berufshaftpflichtversicherung) with a minimum coverage of EUR 2,000,000 per claim. The Auditor's liability for gross negligence and intentional misconduct shall be unlimited; for simple negligence, liability is capped at the total value of this Purchase Order.
- Termination: Either party may terminate this Purchase Order with 30 days' written notice. In the event of termination, the Auditor shall be compensated for all work completed up to the date of termination, and all documents and records shall be returned to the Purchaser within 5 business days.
- Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government mandates, or pandemics affecting operations in Germany Berlin.
- Compliance: The Auditor shall ensure full compliance with all applicable anti-money laundering regulations (Geldwäschegesetz – GwG) and shall report any suspicious transactions to the relevant German authorities as required by law.
- Amendments: Any amendments or modifications to this Purchase Order must be made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Verbal agreements or informal communications shall not constitute a valid amendment.
By signing below, both parties acknowledge and agree to all terms, conditions, and obligations set forth in this Purchase Order for the engagement of the Auditor in Germany Berlin. This document constitutes a binding commercial agreement between the parties as of the date of the last signature.
For and on behalf of the Purchaser:
Meridian Industrial Holdings GmbH
Name: Dr. Markus SteinbachTitle: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________
For and on behalf of the Auditor:
Auditor Services Berlin GmbH
Name: Dr. Katharina VogelTitle: Wirtschaftsprüferin / Lead Auditor
Signature: _________________________
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