IFRS & Accounting Advisory in the Netherlands

An acquisition, a group restructuring, a transition to IFRS or a new reporting requirement can have a significant impact on financial reporting. These situations often require specialist expertise to ensure that accounting treatments are applied correctly and reporting remains compliant and consistent. At Visser & Visser, we help international organisations navigate complex accounting challenges and reporting transitions in the Netherlands.

Many accounting issues only arise occasionally. As a result, internal finance teams may have limited experience dealing with them.

Examples include:

• implementing a new reporting framework

• transitioning from Dutch GAAP (RJ) to IFRS, or vice versa

• accounting for acquisitions and business combinations

• changes in accounting policies

• complex revenue recognition arrangements

• financial instruments and hedge accounting

These matters can influence financial statements, management reporting, group reporting and audit outcomes. Getting the accounting treatment right from the start helps avoid unnecessary adjustments, delays and uncertainty later in the process.

As organisations expand internationally, reporting requirements often evolve.

A Dutch subsidiary may be required to report under IFRS for group purposes, while maintaining statutory accounts under Dutch regulations. In other situations, a business acquisition or restructuring may trigger a transition to a different reporting framework.

Such changes affect not only financial statements, but also reporting processes, systems and internal controls.

We help organisations assess the impact of reporting changes, implement new requirements and maintain consistency across the wider group structure.

Business growth frequently brings transactions that have significant accounting implications.

Acquisitions, mergers, disposals and restructurings often require careful consideration of how assets, liabilities and goodwill should be recognised and reported.

These are typically events that occur infrequently within an organisation, making specialist support particularly valuable.

Our specialists help organisations determine the appropriate accounting treatment and document key accounting positions, providing clarity for management, shareholders and auditors.

International organisations often face the challenge of balancing local compliance requirements with group reporting expectations.

Differences between reporting frameworks, accounting policies and reporting deadlines can create complexity and increase the risk of inconsistencies.

We support organisations in aligning local financial reporting with group requirements, helping finance teams deliver reliable and transparent information across the organisation.

Complex accounting matters are rarely just technical exercises.

Management teams need practical solutions that support decision-making, satisfy stakeholders and remain compliant with applicable reporting standards.

Our role is to translate technical accounting requirements into clear and workable solutions that fit your organisation, reporting structure and growth ambitions.

We support international organisations with:

• reporting framework transitions

• IFRS implementation projects

• Dutch GAAP (RJ) and IFRS conversions

• acquisition and restructuring accounting

• accounting policy changes

• group reporting alignment

• technical accounting assessments

• support during audits and reporting processes

Whether you are implementing IFRS, preparing for an acquisition or navigating a reporting transition, our specialists can help you move forward with confidence.