Services

WEALTH PLANNING AND TAX OPTIMISATION

We serve high net-worth (HNI) investors requirements on investment, global asset allocation with tax optimisation. We provide budgeting, insurance, charitable giving, family-owned businesses, wealth transfer and tax services. We combine asset management, cash management, risk management, financial planning, lifestyle management and other services to provide HNI with the essential elements for addressing the pivotal issues it faces as it navigates the complex world of wealth management. We help them preserve the wealth and then grow it for current and future generations.

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY

These future-oriented services aim to bring specialised diagnostic skills to handling a variety of special projects ranging from specific problem solving to long term strategic planning to business process designing to setting up of a control framework. BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTANCY  Business Process Re-Engineering  SOP Mapping and Design  Designing of Accounting Systems  Designing of Costing Systems  Stores Management Process  Asset Management Systems  Management Information Systems BUSINESS CONSULTING  Systems Requirement Mapping, Planning & Design  System Re-Engineering Services DESIGNING OF CONTROL SYSTEMS  Risk Assessment and Management Models  Designing the Internal Audit Framework  Budgetary Control Systems  MIS Review and Design  Schedule of Authorities These non audit-based services are an aid to management in finding constructive and practical solutions to key concerns affecting organisational performance in an era of cut-throat competition. The collaborative approach adopted in these consultancy projects makes for easy implementation of the proposed organisational and process models.

COMPANY LAW

The firm handles diverse client requirements ranging from Professional Legal Opinions to Incorporation of Companies with the Registrar of Companies, Drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association and Trouble-shooting on various compliance requirements. The firm also conducts detailed secretarial compliance reviews and works with clients on installing an appropriate mechanism for remedial action. The services of the firm have also been used to prepare detailed checklists and responsibility matrices to ensure total compliance with all statutory requirements. The firm uses company law specialists as an intrinsic part of due diligence teams in corporate restructuring projects. Company law advisors at the firm provide proficient advice regarding the formation and organisational structure of businesses, their partnerships, operations of branches, joint ventures and every other association they are a part of. From drafting the by-laws of incorporation, to offering assistance in various legal proceedings like the transfer of shares, debt or capital contributions, migration, winding up proceedings and even reorganizational procedures. Superior assistance in preparation of corporate records, documents that revoke power of attorney, advice in foreign investment matters and regulatory requirements for specific industries.

TAX ADVISORY

The firm’s services on taxation matters encompass consultancy on taxation matters as well as handling the grassroot level execution of a vast range of tax requirements, covering diverse statutes. In addition to tax planning consultancy, the firm monitors and attends to all the compliance requirements of individual/corporate clients with respect to provisions of Indian Tax Laws. The firm is also fully geared to provide administrative assistance on matters such as Permanent Account Numbers, Refund Orders, Rectification Orders, Income Tax Clearance Certificates, Registration Certificates and other tax regulatory clearances. Apart from advisory services, the firm also provides executive assistance to Corporates who wish to outsource their Tax Compliance. Such an experience base enables the firm to offer investment consultancy, portfolio management services, remuneration structuring options and fiduciary services to its clients, including Non-Resident Indians. In addition, given its long-standing relationships with clients, the drafting and registration of Wills & Deeds is another value-added service on offer. We provide assistance in the following areas of tax compliance of both Directors/Individuals; 1. Assistance in filing of annual tax returns for entities and Individuals. 2. Review of agreement for cross border trading. 3. Assistance in double taxation avoidance agreement. 4. Compliance filing of withhold tax. 5. Representation before tax authorities.

TRANSACTION ADVISORY

Complex transactions remain safe within the hands of our team of transaction specialists who work side-by- side with businesses to offer services that help them navigate through complicated processes of initial public offering, leveraging financial assets for daily working capital or for strategic acquisitions.

DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW

We have a multi-disciplinary team which is specialized in due diligence review for transfer companies in areas of Acquisitions, Investments, Takeover and Third party due diligence.

MERGER AND ACQUISITIONS

We provide assistance in areas of Merger and Acquisition which include: 1. Regulatory proceeding under Companies Act. 2. Negotiation and documentation. 3. Valuation of company involved. 4. Advisory on tax implications of M&A

SPECIAL PROJECTS

The firm provides high-end consultancy services for special projects that begin from identifying and solving most critical problems, to strategy and implementation. Our technology driven approach towards special business projects, help them integrate a broad range of talent and skills across human capital, strategy, operations and interesting industry insights. We support businesses to grow, prosper and achieve their business goals without losing focus.

ACCOUNTANCY

There is growing awareness of the need for a sound accounting framework to support a corporate organisation in its control, reporting & governance initiatives. The firm provides services that are meant to fulfil the extensive and wide-ranging need for accountancy specialists, with up to date and sound fundamental knowledge of the subject in both Indian and International contexts. Apart from a superior technical understanding of all facets of accountancy, the vast experience of the firm in handling audit and consultancy engagements for various industry groups is an added advantage. The firm offers accountancy services in the field of Bookkeeping & International Accounting Requirements.

INTERNAL AUDIT

These services cover an independent & objective assurance and consulting activity, designed to add value and improve an organisation’s operations. It helps the firms clients accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the Risk Management, Control and Governance Processes prevalent in their organisation. In addition to modern Assurance Services, the firm has considerable experience in setting up the internal audit organisation for clients. Fraud Investigation The firm strives to protect the reputation of businesses by bringing to light various hidden fraudulentpractices, corruption and different types of risk involved with finances. Our action-oriented mechanism helps in drawing attention to in-depth financial analysis, quantification of damage and quick discovery. Financial Audit Our team of expert auditors understand the importance of meeting investor expectations of companies, which begin with maintaining a precise and accurate record of financial statements and disclosures. Weassure compliance with applicable reporting standards, identify interesting insights and detect thepresence of loopholes in the system. Risk and Performance Improvement The firms performance improvement professionals work hand-in hand with the management of companies to identify space for improvement within financial and operational sectors and focuses on betterment ofperformance and in attaining tangible results. Our services involve various stages of business planning, organisational transformation, identification of hidden risks, business’ performance benchmarking, cost optimization, strategic pricing support, improving working capital efficiency and a range of other processes to improve the business as a whole.

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT AUDIT

These services are aimed at conducting strategic and frontline audits to analyse performance across the product and process groups in the organisation.  Operations Appraisals  Project Management Reviews  Cost Reduction and Control Programmes  Service Function Audits  Organisation & Manpower Studies  HR Function Studies  Financial and Treasury Management Audits  Working Capital Studies  Information Systems Audits  Compliance Audits  Corporate Governance Audits The results of these audits serve as the groundwork for designing appropriate restructuring programmes. The spectrum of the firms services in this area is diverse, suiting each company and every industry

STATUTORY AUDITS

The firm provides attestation services that are meant to provide a qualitative comment on the true & fair nature of the financial statements of corporations/firms. In addition, such audits are geared to evaluate compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including disclosure norms. The firm adopts uniform audit methodologies as per the professional guidelines for Statutory Audit issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. These audit procedures are supplemented by Global Best Practices in statutory audit services. The audit processes are a composite of analytical process reviews, trend analysis, control overview, detailed transaction checks, software testing and physical audits.

BACK OFFICE SUPPORT

The concept of outsourcing back office functions to an independent entity has already gained popularity. External service providers support a broad spectrum of non-strategic repetitive functions thereby releasing managerial time for core activities. Outsourcing of functions to a skilled workforce is not only service friendly, cost effective and process efficient, it also enables internal resources to focus on achieving business objectives. The service provider has an integral role in maintaining the efficiency of outsourced facilities and meeting the needs of the operating units they support.  Accounting  Payroll  Secretarial  Recruitment of finance and Audit Professionals  Receivables Monitoring  Fixed Assets / Inventory Verification They provide a simple network of low cost, flexible and well-coordinated processes for increased efficiency and improved controls. Well-defined and documented process-flows are laid down in order to standardise functional deliverables and benchmarks. Both upstream and downstream information requirements and schedules are set. Skilled resources are deployed to meet quality standards. As standardised processes lend themselves to measurement, clients are free to run their data integrity and quality assurance checks.

FEMA AND FOREIGN DOMESTIC INVETMENTS

The firm provide assistance under FEMA Act for FDI into India and our gamut of services include; a. Reporting of Foreign Investment to RBI. b. Advisory under FEMA. c. Assistance in periodic reporting to RBI. d. Assistance in ODI outside India and filling of regulatory returns under FEMA.

EXPORT COMPILANCE

The supply chains of most companies get severely affected when there is a significant increase in trade volumes that result in scrutiny of cross border flows and compliance with export controls & regulations. When exporting services today is a major growth area, it is important for companies to maintain an effective management for global delivery. We help businesses achieve their desired goals by overcoming risks associated with global trade and gives them expert advice to improve their international trade compliances. 1. Importer Exporter code 2. Setting up SEZ / STPI units and renewals 3. Reporting of Exports / Compliance 4. Assistance in Import documentation 5. Customs procedures related to GST

HR process

The firm assist in:  Issuing appointment letters.  Review of non disclosure agreements.  Verification of documents.  Employee verification.  Structure of pay for employees.  Maintain of HR documents.  Assistance in final relieve formalities.  Exit interview.

TRAINING

Years of experience in handling various audit and consultancy engagements for client organisations in a variety of industries have equipped the firm to effectively train other professionals in key specialist subjects. Though a basic framework is readily available with the firm for each training capsule, these programmes can be customised to suit the specific requirements of an organisation. The batch size and programme duration is finalised after developing a complete understanding of the training objectives.