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What DATEV EÜR Export does
The last mile between your bookkeeping and your tax advisor is often the most painful. You have recorded everything, but in the end a pile of receipts and a spreadsheet land on the advisor's desk, who then hammers out postings by hand again - and bills you for the time. The DATEV EÜR Export cuts out this step by bringing your EÜR data directly into the format the advisor's DATEV software understands.
The format is a DATEV posting stack in the EXTF standard, an ASCII file with a fixed header line and one line per posting record. The export assembles the header and rows in that structure. Whether it imports without adjustment also depends on software version, firm settings, and client master data.
The core of the translation is the account mapping. Your EÜR categories - goods, travel, entertainment, vehicle, premises costs and so on - are mapped to the matching accounts of the standard chart of accounts. You choose between SKR03 and SKR04, the two common charts, and the export sets account and contra-account automatically. This way your bookkeeping speaks the same language as your advisor's.
Document numbers and posting records run through cleanly. Each posting gets its document number, amount, date, account and contra-account so the stack stays auditable and every line can be traced back to the source document. This supports traceable bookkeeping; the export alone does not establish GoBD compliance for the complete process.
The export is meant as a handover tool, not a replacement for working with your tax advisor. It takes the mechanical retyping off both of you so you can focus on the substantive questions. The account mapping is a suggestion based on the usual assignment - the advisor may see it differently in individual cases, for example with special accounts or differing client master data.
The preparation runs protected, your posting data stays in your control. The DATEV EÜR Export replaces neither tax advice nor a binding account-mapping decision. Agree the chart-of-accounts choice and individual assignments with your advisor, and the stack will save you real hours at year-end.
Features
DATEV posting stack in EXTF format
Header line and posting rows per the DATEV EXTF standard - exactly the ASCII structure the interface expects.
SKR03 and SKR04
Choose your advisor's chart of accounts, and the export sets account and contra-account accordingly.
Automatic account mapping
EÜR categories such as travel, entertainment or vehicle are mapped to the correct standard accounts.
Document numbers preserved
Each posting keeps its document number so the stack can be traced back to the source document.
Direct handoff to the advisor
The file reduces manual entry; any necessary adjustments depend on the firm software and master data.
GoBD-suitable structure
Traceable posting records with date, amount, account and contra-account form the basis of clean bookkeeping.
Preparation stays protected
Your posting data stays in your control - no unnecessary detour via third parties.
How it works
- 1
Provide your EÜR data
Take your recorded income and expenses with category, date, amount and document number as the starting point.
- 2
Choose the chart of accounts
SKR03 or SKR04 - follow the chart of accounts your tax advisor uses.
- 3
Check the account mapping
Review the suggested assignment of categories to accounts and adjust special cases.
- 4
Export the posting stack
Generate the EXTF file and hand it to your advisor for direct import into DATEV.
Who needs this
Frequently asked questions
What is a DATEV posting stack?
A DATEV posting stack is an ASCII file in the EXTF standard with a fixed header line and one line per posting record. Tax advisors import this file directly into their DATEV software without having to enter the postings manually.
What is the difference between SKR03 and SKR04?
SKR03 and SKR04 are the two common standard charts of accounts. SKR03 is process-oriented, SKR04 is balance-sheet-oriented. Which one your advisor uses decides which accounts your categories map to - so choose the same chart as your advisor.
Do I have to know the account mapping myself?
No. The export automatically maps your EÜR categories to the matching standard accounts and sets account and contra-account. But you should agree the assignment with your advisor because special accounts or client master data can differ.
Can my tax advisor import the file directly?
The file is structured for DATEV EXTF import. Whether it imports without adjustment depends on the version in use, firm settings, and client master data. Review the first export with your tax adviser.
Are the document numbers preserved?
Yes. Each posting keeps its document number alongside date, amount, account, and contra-account. This supports auditability and traceability to the source document. Whether the complete process satisfies the GoBD depends on further technical and organisational controls.
Does the export replace my tax advisor?
No. The export is a handover tool that takes the mechanical retyping off both of you. The account mapping is a suggestion, and the substantive review and year-end close remain your advisor's job. This is not tax advice.
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