agorum® Software Achieves GoBD Compliance Certification

agorum® Software GmbH, a German software provider, has announced that its archiving software has received official confirmation of GoBD compliance from an independent auditor. The certification pertains to the agorum core pro software and its ability to meet Germany's stringent requirements for electronic record-keeping.

The GoBD (Grundsätze zur ordnungsmäßigen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern, Aufzeichnungen und Unterlagen in elektronischer Form sowie zum Datenzugriff) ordinance in Germany mandates how businesses must manage and store digital accounting and business records. Meeting these requirements involves not only the use of compliant software but also a comprehensive process documentation (Verfahrensdokumentation) and an audit by an external professional.

According to agorum, having their system validated by an auditor establishes a strong foundation for compliance. However, the company emphasizes that businesses are still responsible for adhering to all legal obligations and deadlines related to GoBD archiving. The process documentation must detail all pertinent technical and organizational workflows involved in document management and archiving.

Key principles guiding the process documentation include accuracy, completeness, security, clarity, individual valuation, and the evidentiary principle. These ensure that archived data is traceable, complete, and truthful. The company also advises retaining older versions of process documentation until the archiving period for documents managed under those versions expires.

agorum highlights the significance of internal quality control. The audit of agorum core pro and its associated processes by an independent auditor follows the IDW PS 880 standard, assuring the software and the company's practices align with accounting and reporting regulations. agorum® Software GmbH is committed to maintaining up-to-date systems and providing customers with reliable, compliant digital archiving solutions.