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Digital strategy as a foundation
Parbs Osterloh is a modern tax firm with offices in Bordesholm and Kiel. Here, digitalization is not viewed as a standalone project, but as an integral part of the firm's strategy. The goal is to make processes efficient, transparent, and low-maintenance—for both the firm's employees and its clients.
To achieve this, Parbs Osterloh consistently relies on cloud-based solutions that are flexibly scalable and noticeably reduce manual tasks. Clear digital processes ensure high data quality, structured workflows, and sustainable relief in day-to-day operations. Clients benefit from smooth, digital workflows and modern, collaborative partnerships.
For this consistent digital focus, Parbs Osterloh has been recognized seven years in a row by DATEV as a "Digital Firm"—a visible sign of future-oriented and technology-driven tax practice.
Benefits as a strategic component
Tax-optimized benefits are highly significant today—both for the firm itself and for its clients. They enable net salary optimization without additional charges and serve as an effective tool for employee retention. At the same time, requirements for documentation, transparency, and legal compliance are increasing. Against this backdrop, Parbs Osterloh decided to implement the benefits offering from Circula.
Rapid implementation and seamless integration
From an IT perspective, the introduction of Circula was extremely straightforward. Thanks to the cloud-based approach, no installation or extensive technical preparation was required. The implementation effort was essentially limited to a one-time configuration and a brief test. The solution integrated seamlessly into the existing cloud-based system and process landscape. There was no need for media breaks or adjustments to existing workflows.
The high scalability of Circula was also evident during implementation for a client. Technically, usage does not differ from the internal application, which significantly simplifies support provided by the firm.
From an IT perspective, Circula stands out primarily due to its high user-friendliness combined with low support requirements, minimal maintenance and administrative effort, and stable, secure cloud operations. The solution is quickly ready for productive use and fits easily into existing IT structures—a decisive advantage for digitally-oriented firms.
Relief in payroll accounting
The use of Circula also made a quick impact on payroll accounting. Daily operations were significantly simplified, particularly in the recording and processing of payroll data. Processes are more structured, manual effort is noticeably reduced, and valuable time is saved—both within the firm and for its clients.
Legal compliance confirmed
A rigorous test occurred during an audit by the German Pension Insurance, which also included a review of employee benefits. All documentation was provided in a complete and structured manner, including clear Excel exports with transparent links. There were no follow-up questions, no irregularities, and no objections regarding Circula benefits. From a payroll perspective, the audit went smoothly.
The successful audit confirmed that the documentation was complete and accurate, and that the benefits were handled in full compliance with the law. For Parbs Osterloh, this provides a high level of security—both for future audits and regarding potential liability issues. The firm and its clients can rest assured that all benefits are documented correctly and transparently.
Efficiency and security for the firm and its clients
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Parbs Osterloh explicitly recommends Circula. The solution reduces manual effort in payroll, saves time, ensures audit-proof documentation, and offers a high degree of legal certainty. The result is a noticeable gain in efficiency—and the peace of mind that comes with being perfectly prepared for any audit.
