About

Hi, I’m Olaf

I am a seasoned consultant with 20+ years of professional experience. After working as a senior manager with top tier accounting firms in both Switzerland and Germany, I founded my own business in 2014. I am a trusted partner in all financial modelling and valuation related matters.

20+ years

professional experience

100+ projects

completed as project manager

4+ years

Average duration of current client relationships

Background

Professional career

Since 2014, I have the privilege to support my clients on a wide range of interesting projects. Doing this as an independent consultant enables me to fully concentrate on my clients’ needs, to provide external expertise and at the same time to offer a highly flexible package to my customers. My involvement ranges from a full-time on-site engagement as a freelance consultant to a stand-by 24/7 availability – whatever is best suited for your needs. Before this I worked since 2000 in different roles for top tier accounting firms in Zurich and Frankfurt. During this time I lead a number of high-profile mandates globally as a project manager.

I am a member of the CFA Institute and the Project Finance Institute.

Education / Personal

From 2004 to 2023, I was a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) issued by the CFA Institute. In 2007, I successfully passed the exam as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) administered by the Board of Accountancy, New Hampshire, USA. More recently in 2023, I was awarded the AFM designation (Advanced Financial Modeler) of the Financial Modelling Institute. From 1994 to 2000, I studied Economics in Konstanz (Germany) and Lund (Sweden).

When I’m not at my desk, you will find me spending time with my two teenage kids or exploring the Swiss Alps by hiking or climbing.

Expertises

Financial Modelling

We build best-in-class financial models to support your business decisions. For corporate finance deals, valuations, reporting or forecasting. Our focus is on transparency, flexibility and speed. To achieve this we apply the globally-accepted FAST Standard

business Valuation

We perform valuations of your business for all kind of purposes such as corporate transactions, regulation, reporting or taxes. Our valuations fulfill the highest quality standards and comply with applicable valuation standards (e.g. International Valuation Standards IVS, ExpertSuisse, IDW, IFRS)

fair Value Accounting

We also value single assets such as customer relationships, trade names or technology. This is required for fair value accounting as part of a purchase price allocation (IFRS 3) or of an impairment test (IAS 36). Or for other purposes such as transfer pricing and taxes

Model REVIEW

We have carried out countless global audit assignments. This provides real assurance to our clients. Our model audits are delivered quickly & efficiently. We focus on solutions for any detected issues. And we believe in fixed fee arrangements for model audits with no surprises

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